March 1, 2021
Mandom Corporation
Kitasato University

Kitasato University & Mandom Open the First“Laboratory of Skin Science (Mandom)”
as a Cosmetic Field in the University’s School of Pharmacy- Aiming to develop new highly functional skin care products Kitasato University (Head Office: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President: Kyoko Shimabukuro) and Mandom
Corporation (Head Office: Osaka City; President Executive Officer & Director: Motonobu Nishimura;hereinafter referred to as“Mandom”) formed a contract on December 25, 2020 regarding the openingof the“Laboratory of Skin Science (Mandom),”the first endowed course*1 as a cosmetic field in theKitasato University School of Pharmacy. From April 2021, both Kitasato University and Mandom will
jointly engage in pharmaceutical research and applied research on technology that effectively delivers
drugs inside the skin in an aim to strengthen the program’s open innovation function as a research hub
in the Tokyo metropolitan area and apply it to highly functional skin care products.
1. Background Information on this Program’s Establishment
Mandom is working to underpin the field of skin care, and so the company is generating various
results such as new knowledge about human sweat glands and sebaceous glands born from stem cellresearch, as well as the development of unique highly functional ingredients. In order to deepen theseresults and accelerate initiatives in the field of skin care, Mandom has been working to create atechnology development system that utilizes open innovation.
By collaborating with the Kitasato University School of Pharmacy, whose forte lies in drug delivery
technology and clinical research, Mandom aims to not only improve the skin’s regenerative and immune
functions, but also develop skin care technologies and products that achieve a balance of functionality,
safety and security.
In addition, the two entities will work to develop human resources through joint research, with Kitasato
University working under its philosophy of “With profound respect for the sanctity of life, our purpose is
to contribute to society by dedicating ourselves to the quest for truth through the application of practicalscience,” and Mandom working under its corporate philosophy which is centered around the conceptof being a “human-oriented company ”which respects human sensitivity and creativity. By being open
and deepening open-minded technical exchanges, Kitasato University and Mandom will aim to becomeorganizations that foster personnel who possess both excellent technological prowess and a sense ofethics, such as contributing to society through new technological innovations and realizing sustainablesocial systems.
By promoting collaborations between industry and academia which accelerate open innovation, andby working to further enhance skin science technology using information on the latest technology andthrough collaborations with personnel and the pharmaceutical industry, Mandom and Kitasato
University are striving to create a technical system that can approach new social issues that cannot besolved alone (such as improving healthy life expectancies and providing care for social stress).
2. Research Content in this Program
There are still many unclear points regarding the aging and regenerative mechanisms of the skin thathave yet to be clarified. The research conducted in this program aims to establish three types oftechnology, namely technology tailored to skin problems, new drug delivery technology that efficiently
delivers active ingredients to the target site (epidermis, dermis, sweat glands, sebaceous glands, haircells, etc.), and non-invasive skin evaluation technology*2 that realizes these technologies.
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Furthermore, Mandom will apply these technologies to develop new highly functional skin careproducts that respond to each consumer’s skin problems. In addition to this, Mandom will strive tocollaborate with various partners to conduct research in a manner that adheres to the company’s
concept of “Dedication to Service (Oyakudachi)” so that cosmetics can help respond to future issues,
such as addressing motivation for living, health and stress—areas that are important for solving newsocial issues.
3. Overview of Program
Location ofEstablishment:

Shirokane Campus, Kitasato University School of Pharmacy

Name of Program:

Kitasato University School of Pharmacy Endowed Course“Laboratory ofSkin Science (Mandom)”

Research Objective:

To develop highly functional skin care products that make use of drugdelivery technology

Contact Information
Regarding Program:

Shu Sakuyama, Specially Appointed Professor(Director of Mandom’s Laboratory of Skin Science (Mandom))*1 A course that is established to cover necessary administrative expenses using donations fromindividuals, corporations or organizations. In this course, university faculty members, researchers
from investing companies, as well as other related parties, conduct joint research on social issues inorder to advance and enhance education and research.
*2 Technology that conducts evaluations without damaging the skin, unlike blood collection, skincollection, etc.
For inquiries regarding this news release[Inquiries regarding research]
Kitasato University School of Pharmacy (General Affairs Office, Clerk’s Office, ShirokaneCampus)
TEL:03-3444-6191 FAX: 03-5791-6386
e-mail: yakusoumu@pharm.kitasato-u.ac.jp
In charge of Skin Science Development Institute,Technology Strategy Div, Mandom
CorporationShu Sakuyama, Director (specially appointed professor, Laboratory of Skin Science (Mandom))
TEL:06-6767-5054 FAX: 06-6767-5042[Press-related matters]
The Kitasato InstitutePublic Relations Division, General Affairs Department

TEL: 03-5791-6422
e-mail: kohoh@kitasato-u.ac.jp
Public Relations Division, Mandom Corporation,
Osaka Head Office: Okuda/Kuriyama/Miyu Sato
TEL:06-6767-5021 FAX: 06-6767-5045
e-mail: press@mandom.com
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