About NIBIOHN

The National Institute of Biomedical Innovation, Health and Nutrition (NIBIOHN) was founded on April 1, 2015 by integrating the National Institute of Biomedical Innovation (NIBIO) with the National Institute of Health and Nutrition (NIHN).

The establishment of NIBIOHN was a part of the effort to review independent administrative institutions under the “Basic policy regarding the reform of independent administrative institutions.” approved by the Japanese Cabinet in 2013, for the purpose of promoting comprehensive research by integrating expertise in drugs, food, and other related fields.