Sources and references
The references our articles rely on — public materials from universities, research institutes, academic societies, and regulators, listed for readers to verify.
When preparing explanations for the general public, this site prioritizes public information from universities, research institutes, societies, and government regulators. Source pages and systems are updated, so always check the linked latest versions for important decisions.
Academic and professional societies
- The Japanese Society for Regenerative Medicine ↗
Official site for checking academic activities, certification, and regulatory information on regenerative medicine.
- JSRM: Purpose ↗
Interdisciplinary activity policy spanning basic research to clinical practice, ethics, and legal systems.
- JSRM: Certification ↗
Certification for physicians and cell-culture professions involved in regenerative medicine.
- JSRM: Regulatory information ↗
Official information including the Act on the Safety of Regenerative Medicine.
Universities and research institutes
- Kyoto University CiRA: iPS cell Q&A ↗
Reference for checking iPS cell basics written for the general public.
- Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development (AMED): Regenerative medicine ↗
R&D support and related programs from basic to clinical stages.
Government and regulators
- Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare: Regenerative medicine ↗
Latest information on systems, notifications, and the Act on the Safety of Regenerative Medicine.
- MHLW: Medical advertising rules ↗
Official guide to check when creating or placing medical ads.
- PMDA: Regenerative medical products ↗
Official information on definitions, review, and approval of regenerative medical products.
- PMDA: Regenerative product information search ↗
Official database for searching product information such as package inserts.
- PMDA: Approved regenerative product list ↗
Entry to yearly approved products and review materials.
- MHLW: jRCT clinical research system ↗
System for searching public clinical and regenerative research information.
- National Tax Agency: Medical expense deductions ↗
Tax authority information on deduction eligibility and procedures.
Portals for the public
- Regenerative Medicine Portal ↗
A designated public information portal. Cross-check the latest system and product information against primary sources such as MHLW and PMDA.
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