Guidelines for the WISE Program
for Nano-Precision Medicine, Science, and Technology
The purpose of the WISE Program by Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology(MEXT) is to foster doctoral students (highly knowledgeable professionals) who will be able to lead thecreation and utilization of new knowledge, create value that will lead the next generation, and bringinnovation to society by taking on the challenge of solving social issues. To this end, WISE Program for
Nano-Precision Medicine, Science, and Technology (HaKaSe＋ for WISE) will select and support individuals

who have the motivation and aptitude stipulated in the desired student profile of this program.

1. Outline of HaKaSe＋ for WISE
In 2015, "Precision Medicine" was proposed in the United States and has been attracting worldwide
attention. Precision medicine aims at optimal treatment at the individual patient level by genetic analysis
using the latest technology. However, genetic analysis alone is not sufficient and many diseases have notbeen overcome yet.
Kanazawa University, by leveraging the strength of nanoprobe microscopes, is a pioneer in establishinga hub for interdisciplinary and systematic education and research to "create innovative prevention,
diagnosis, and treatment methods by developing devices and materials with nano-level controls," leading
the creation and utilization of new knowledge referred to as nano-precision medicine/nano-precision
science and technology that can also be applied to personalized medicine, and will produce scientists
around the world who bring innovation to society.
Therefore, HaKaSe＋ for WISE focuses on five global medical issues, i.e. cancer, lifestyle-related diseases,

neurological diseases, diseases caused by fine particles, and diseases caused by nanomaterials, and fosters
students to be trained as nano-precision medicine professionals who are strong in technology as wellas nano-precision science and technology professionals who are strong in medicine who will be
responsible for creating innovative prevention, diagnosis, and treatment methods by promoting
understanding and control of these diseases at the nano level.

2. Profile of individuals to be fostered
HaKaSe＋ for WISE fosters students to become outstanding researchers with a doctoral degree, highly

knowledgeable professionals, who have a high degree of expertise in nano-measurement with theability to take a comprehensive view to understand various life phenomena at the nano level andcreativity for new innovations in nano-precision medicine, science and technology. Further, they shouldhave social implementation skills to disseminate the results to society. Specifically, HaKaSe＋ for WISE
aims to develop scientists with the following abilities:i) Professionals with multidisciplinarity in medicine and science and technology who are active beyond
existing boundaries such as pharmaceutical health sciences and science and technology;ii) Specialists who are familiar with the practices at each stage of "prevention, diagnosis, and treatment;"iii) Highly knowledgeable professionals who play a key role in a group with diverse backgrounds.
HaKaSe＋ for WISE fosters nano-precision medicine professionals who are strong in technology

and nano-precision science and technology professionals who are strong in medicine with thesethree qualifications.
[The desired student profile]
HaKaSe ＋ for WISE widely recruits students from the 4 Graduate Schools: The Graduate School ofp. 1

Natural Science and Technology, the Graduate School of Medical Sciences, the Graduate School of
Advanced Preventive Medical Sciences, and the Graduate School of Frontier Science Initiative and selects
students demonstrating the following motivations and aptitudes:◆ Those with a strong interest and willingness to study nanoscience and nanotechnology and with basic
academic ability in fields related to science, technology, medicine, medical science, pharmacy,
pharmaceutical science, health sciences, or other academics;◆ Those with a broad perspective and creativity, rich humanity and social skills, high ethical standards,
and motivation to solve health problems;◆ Those who are interested in the latest scientific and technological trends, want to change society
through innovation and new businesses, and aim to contribute to society;◆ Those who are not bound by existing structures such as countries, regions, societies and institutionsor specialized academic fields but who have a tolerant attitude toward different cultures and other people,
as well as having excellent communication skills. They must be multifaceted and logical even in fields withdifferent specialties and be able to engage in cross-cultural exchange activities.

3. Requirements for completion
The curriculum of HaKaSe＋ for WISE consists of a "Basic Program Course" that cultivates creativity anda comprehensive view of nanoscience, and "Expert Courses" that cultivate international points of view anda high degree of expertise.
In addition to the requirements for completion by the Graduate School to which the students ofHaKaSe+ for WISE belong, students are required to acquire the credits imposed by the "Basic Program
Course" and "Expert Courses," and to pass the doctoral thesis dissertation examination and final
examination.
Those who have successfully completed HaKaSe ＋ for WISE will be awarded a doctoral degree asstipulated in the Rules of Degree of Kanazawa University, and completion of HaKaSe＋ for WISE will be
stated in each diploma.
◆ Title to be added to the diploma: Completion of the WISE Program for Nano-Precision Medicine,

Science, and Technology[Curriculum Schedule]p. 2

[Required courses for HaKaSe＋ for WISE] (New Enrollees in FY2023 or later)【5-year Integrated Course】(Master's Level Section of Integrated Course / Master’s Course)

CourseSubject

Introduction to Nano Precision Medicine, Science andEngineering

Basic

ProgramIntroduction to Nano Science

CourseCredit(s) awarded
1 credit

2 credits(Doctoral Level Section of Integrated Course）

CourseSubject

Nano Science Fusion Practical Exercises

ExpertCourses

Required Subjects for Each Expert Course

Credit(s) awarded
1 credit

2 credits【4-year Doctoral Course】

CourseBasic

ProgramCourseExpertCourses

Subject

Introduction to Nano Precision Medicine, Science andEngineering

Credit(s) awarded
1 credit

Introduction to Nano Science2 credits

Nano Science Fusion Practical Exercises

1 credit

Laboratory Rotation

Required Subjects for Each Expert Course

1 credit

2 credits• In addition to the above, students can take elective courses offered by HaKaSe+ for WISE to further
deepen their studies.
[Nano-Qualifying Examination]

In HaKaSe＋ for WISE, students are required to take and pass the Nano-Qualifying Examination in orderto proceed from the "Basic Program Course" to the "Expert Courses" and from the Master's Level Sectionof Integrated Course to the Doctoral Level Section of Integrated Course. The Nano-Qualifying
Examination consists of a written examination imposed by HaKaSe＋ for WISE and Qualifying Examination(QE) conducted by the relevant graduate school.

[Pre-program lectures/exercises]
Pre-program lectures/exercises will be held for students selected for HaKaSe＋ for WISE after October
2024 onwards. This is conducted as a required subject "Introduction to Nano precision medicine, scienceand engineering," which is positioned as a Basic Program Course. HaKaSe＋ for WISE will notify the details

to students selected for this program.

4. Financial Support
Based on the purpose of the WISE Program, HaKaSe＋ for WISE will provide the following substantial

financial support to students who have pledged to various matters specified separately by Kanazawa
University as an environment in which they can devote themselves to education and research.
1) Full exemption of entrance fee and tuition fee
All students enrolled in HaKaSe＋ for WISE are fully exempted from entrance and tuition fees.

Please note that the tuition fee exemption is limited to the standard period of study stipulated in thep. 3

Graduate School Rules for Kanazawa University.
2) Benefit-type grant for living expenses
In principle, a grant for living expenses as described below will be provided to students who areawardees of HaKaSe＋ for WISE with excellent records but only within the standard period of study.
Students of the Master's Level Section of Integrated Course / Master’s Course, 50,000 yen per monthStudents of the Doctoral Level Section of Integrated Course / Doctoral Course, 180,000 yen per month
The payment of the grant for living expenses, including its amount, will be decided by review every year
based on the "Detailed Rules for Kanazawa University's WISE Program's Education and Research Support
Scholarship."3) Research fundResearch fund (400,000 yen per year) will be provided to students of the Doctoral Level Section ofIntegrated Course / Doctoral Course.
4) Research Assistant salary
A Research Assistant salary will be paid to students of the Master's Level Section of Integrated Course/ Master’s Course or the first-year students of 4-year Doctoral Course who are hired as research assistantsfor research projects of HaKaSe＋ for WISE staff.
5) Research travel expenses
Research travel expenses for internships, study abroad, or for presentations of research results atinternational conferences will be provided within a certain range.
Note: Those described in 2), 3), 4) and 5) may change depending on the budget status of HaKaSe＋ forWISE.

5. Program Staff
80 Staff members (as of July, 2024)
Website: https://nano-wise.w3.kanazawa-u.ac.jp/en/

6. Contact Information
WISE Promotion Office, Kanazawa University
Postal Code, 920-1192
Kakuma-machi, Kanazawa city

2nd Floor of the Administration Office, Kanazawa University Kakuma Campus

E-mail: wise-ku[at]adm.kanazawa-u.ac.jp*Please replace [at] with @.

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