Biography of the Director: Jiro Kishimoto, Ph.D. / Director, G&P JI Lab

Graduated from the Faculty of Agriculture at Kyoto University. Ph.D. in Agricultural Sciences (Kyoto University). For over 30 years, he led research and development and partnerships with overseas institutions at Shiseido, Japan’s largest global cosmetics manufacturer. During this time, he served as a liaison at Massachusetts General Hospital and the Harvard Medical School’s Clinical and Basic Research Center (CBRC), as well as Director of the Hair Science Research Institute and Director of the Regenerative Medicine Development Office.Subsequently, beginning in 2021, he served as a director and head of the Research and Technology Division at a major biomaterials manufacturer, where he promoted open innovation. In 2026, he established the strategic advisory firm “G&P JI Lab” and became independent.

G&P JI Lab's Core Competencies

1. Deep Science Capability: With a focus on the fields of skin and hair science, we have a track record of more than 50 peer-reviewed original research papers and 18 registered patents. We guarantee a high level of academic rigor and technical expertise as specialists.

　 2. Executive Alliance Execution: We have over 10 years of experience promoting joint research with Harvard University and leading research institutions in Europe and Asia, as well as extensive practical experience in technology acquisition and licensing negotiations with overseas biotech startups.

　3. Regulatory & Institutional Expertise: We overcome barriers to commercialization by leveraging our experience in navigating regulatory requirements (Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare; PMDA) in cutting-edge fields such as regenerative medicine, combined with our in-depth understanding of the complex decision-making processes and compliance requirements specific to large Japanese corporations.