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Research at the School of Pharmacy
Over 100 papers are annually published from 16 laboratories. These works receive high evaluation both domestically and from overseas.
Research in the School of Pharmacy is carried out in 21 departments/divisions and covers a wide area from basic to clinical sciences. The annual research publication report of the School of Pharmacy, covering all 21 departments/divisions, contains over 100 original papers with 90% in English. These papers are highly regarded internationally, from the standpoint of their superb quality.
Also, the amount of Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research awarded from the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology is top among pharmacy schools in both private universities and private pharmaceutical colleges each year. One example of research achievements is Irinotecan, which has saved many cancer patients all over the world. This anti-cancer agent was synthesized in a lab at SHOWA Medical University School of Pharmacy.