May 27, 2024
HIROTSU BIO SCIENCE INC.

Takaaki Hirotsu, Representative of HIROTSU Bioscience Inc.,
Appointed as a Mentor in the Nematode Research Community-Supporting young researchers and their career development in the Community-HIROTSU BIO SCIENCE INC.(Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative:
Takaaki Hirotsu; hereinafter “our company”) is pleased to announce that ourrepresentative, Takaaki Hirotsu, has been appointed as a mentor in the C.
elegans Community Mentor Match Program and has commenced his activities
in a leadership role.
Hirotsu Takaaki, the representative of our company, is a leading authority in nematoderesearch and has published papers in renowned international scientific journals suchas Nature, focusing on basic research of the nematode C. elegans. Utilizing the resultsof his research, he invented an early cancer detection technology based on theolfactory senses of nematodes. To bring this technology to practical use, he left hisposition as a university professor and founded our company, where he currently thrives
as an entrepreneur.
For more details: https://hbio.jp/dsc/archives1
In his new role as a mentor, he is expected to leverage his extensive experience asboth a researcher and an entrepreneur to support young researchers in Japan andabroad, guiding their research endeavors and subsequent career development.
Our company upholds the corporate philosophy of creating "a future where researchers
shine" and will continue to contribute to the efforts of the scientific community, placing
greater emphasis on nurturing future leaders in the field of science.

■ Comments from Takaaki Hirotsu
In line with the spirit of this international initiative, whereexperienced scientists mentor young researchers, I havedecided to participate in the program. Young researchers seek
advice on various aspects, including research and careerdevelopment. As someone who has received invaluableguidance from my teachers and seniors in my younger days, I
understand the importance of mentorship. Moving forward, I
aspire to take on a leadership role and support the bright futures of researchers by
sharing my experiences, from being a basic researcher to becoming a venture
entrepreneur.
■ About The C. elegans Community
The C. elegans Community is an international gathering of scientists who conduct
research using C. elegans as a model organism. It includes researchers, postdoctoral
fellows, graduate students, and technicians affiliated with universities and research
institutions. This community engages in activities such as sharing research findings
and resources, fostering collaborations, and exchanging information throughconferences and workshops.
■ About The C. elegans community Mentor Match ProgramThis is an international initiative launched in 2020 that aims to support young
researchers by connecting them with experienced experts. Through mentor-mentee
interactions, it provides concrete assistance in addressing issues that individual
researchers face, supporting career development and the continuation of theirresearch. The initiative seeks to strengthen the overall collaboration within thecommunity.
■ About HIROTSU BIO SCIENCE
We as HIROTSU aim to protect the health and future security of people throughresearch, development, and practical application of unique technology that utilize thecapabilities of living organisms. Established in 2016, N-NOSE was put into practicaluse thanks to our researchers` abundance of ideas and tireless efforts. Despite theimportance of extending healthy life expectancy being emphasized, it is said that onein every two people will be diagnosed with cancer in this age of 100-year life
expectancy. We strive to contribute to solving these social issues with ourgroundbreaking “bio-diagnoses” technology that utilizes the power of nematodes.
Company Name: HIROTSU BIO SCIENCE INC.
Headquarters: 22F New Otani Garden Court, 4-1 Kioi-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Representative: Takaaki Hirotsu, CEO
Date of Establishment: August 2016
Main Service: Research, development, and marketing of cancer screenings using
nematodes and nematode olfactory sensors.
Official Website: https://hbio.jp/en/■ About “N-NOSE”
A primary screening test for cancer that utilizes the highly accurate detection of cancerspecific odors in human urine by the nematode C. elegans, which has a very good
sense of smell. By simply submitting urine, the test is simple, inexpensive, highly
accurate, and provides a whole-body comprehensive examination of early-stage
cancer risk.
Official Service Website: https://lp.n-nose.com/

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