AntiCancer Japan Company Profile

Seeing cancer" - "Seeing the future of research

AntiCancer Inc., headquartered in the United States, was founded in 1984 in San Diego, California, by Robert M. Hoffman, a professor at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine. It is a biotech venture focused on the research, development, and sales of anticancer drugs and diagnostic agents. Considering the future potential of the biotechnology and pharmaceutical market in Japan, AntiCancer Japan Co., Ltd. was established on November 27, 2006. In April 2007, a P2 level research facility was constructed in Ibaraki City, Osaka Prefecture. A lab was opened for the research and development of in vivo imaging using its proprietary technology, which includes fluorescent proteins (green fluorescent protein (GFP) and red fluorescent protein (RFP)), as well as the exhibition of small animal models. Currently, the company primarily supports cancer research for its clients using fluorescent imaging technology.