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as of July 31, 2025

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VectorBuilder Japan Inc.

Major field: Contract Research

Miner field: Drug Discovery

Miner field: Regenerative Medicine

Molecular Biology contract manufacturer, Gene and Cell Therapy contract research and development organization, and GMP manufacturing service

Overview

Established in 2014 by Dr. Bruce Lahn, a distinguished professor at the University of Chicago and HHMI, VectorBuilder is quickly growing as a global leader of gene delivery solutions provider. We are a global biotechnology company providing custom vector construction services from basic research to clinical applications. Our expertise is including in custom high throughput vector construction services, high level contract research, and cGMP production for cell and gene therapy vectors.

Product / Service / PR

    Custom plasmid and viral vector production services, high value CRO services, cGMP CDMO services in gene and cell therapy
Address: 1-5-2 Minatojima Minami, Chuo ward, Kobe, Hyogo, Kobe KIMEC Center Bldg. 9H  (Contact Person  Miho Matakatsu)
TEL: 078-945-9155
Web site: https://www.vectorbuilder.jp/ E-mail: service-jp@vectorbuilder.com

Vision Care Group

Major field: CRO

Miner field: Regenerative Medicine

Planning and realization of the Kobe Eye Center concept, and Research & Development promotion projects for practical application of regenerative medicine and gene therapy, as well as commercialization of research technologies

Overview

Vision Care Group was established by the team that succeeded in the world's first clinical application of iPS cells under the Kobe Eye Center concept, which integrates research, clinical practice, and patient care, not only to develop treatments for retinal diseases but also to solve all problems faced by visually impaired people.VC Gene Therapy Inc. for practical use of gene therapy, and VC Cell Therapy Inc. for practical use of cell therapy, are subsidiaries for different purposes, and joint research is being conducted with KOBE CITY EYE HOSPITAL. Aiming for "every possible solution for every patient", we are working to nurture seeds and support commercialization, including collaboration with other companies, in areas ranging from regenerative medicine and gene therapy to employment support for low-vision people.

Product / Service / PR

    ・Consulting in the fields of ophthalmology and regenerative medicine
    ・Research and development of technologies related to regenerative medicine and gene therapy
    ・Manufacture, sale, import and export of goods related to regenerative medicine, gene therapy, etc.
    ・Acquisition, possession, licensing, transfer and management of industrial property rights, copyrights and other intellectual property
    ・Support for commercialization of low vision care
Address: Kobe Eye Center 5F, 2-1-8 Minatojima minamimachiChuoku Kobe city Hyogo Pref Japan  (Contact Person  Takuma Fukuda)
TEL: +81-78-304-5260
Web site: https://www.vision-care.jp/ E-mail: info@vision-care.jp

ZACROS Corporation

Major field: Regenerative Medicine

Miner field: Production of Research Equipment

Development of single-use cell culturing system and its related products that areused for regenerative medicine and bio-pharmaceutical manufacturing