| This department was only recently
established, with the aim of providing a synthesis of biological science
and technology for the exploration of new frontiers in bio-pharmaceutical
research and development. Emphasis is placed on the study of biological
information, such as genetic information, intra- and inter- molecular
and cellular signal transduction, electric-chemical signal conversion
in nervous systems, and biomass-ecosystem interfaces. The elucidation
of new fundamental principles and innovative applications stemming
from studies in these fields are expected to provide a significant
contribution to the solution of critical problems facing human beings
in the twenty-first century. |
