The Kyoto University Division of Graduate Studies has been running the Kyoto University Short-Term Academic Research (KU-STAR) Program since last year. This marks the second time we’ve welcomed students from India, with 31 participants currently engaged in research at their respective labs for approximately two months.

On Monday, July 7, 2025, as part of the KU-STAR Program, four students specializing in Biostudies visited the Center for iPS Cell Research and Application (CiRA) at Kyoto University. This visit was specifically requested by a KU-STAR student conducting research at the Graduate School of Biostudies, who expressed a strong desire to explore the work of Nobel laureate Professor Shinya Yamanaka. CiRA graciously accommodated this request.

The session began with Dr. Kelvin Hui, Deputy Head of CiRA’s Research Promoting Office, who provided a detailed overview of the CiRA. He comprehensively explained the research content of each department, introduced individual researchers, and elaborated on their respective fields.

Students also received information about internship opportunities available at CiRA and eagerly posed numerous questions regarding the requirements.