what's new Research and Development Release March 27, 2026 A survey was conducted in Obu City, Aichi Prefecture, regarding the current state of childhood myopia. While approximately 90% of parents intend to take preventative measures, only about 50% actually do so. March 10, 2026 Elucidation of the involvement of chondroitin sulfate in age-related inflammation of the cornea and conjunctiva March 4, 2026 Development of a medical consultation recommendation evaluation index based on a survey of menstrual-associated symptoms, with menstrual pain as the main complaint January 14, 2026 The combination of vitamin C and azelaic acid suppresses the expression of the inflammatory factor IL-8 gene induced by stearic acid contained in human sebum. December 24, 2025 Efforts to develop an alternative to animal testing for eye irritation assessment using machine learning (follow-up report), progress toward even more accurate predictive models December 18, 2025 Establishment of irritation evaluation specialized for the development of formulations for delicate areas December 17, 2025 The function of unique ceramides in dog skin cells revealed December 2, 2025 Iris root extract has been confirmed to increase vitamin C concentration in pigment cells. Vitamin C research enters a new stage. December 1, 2025 Rohto Group promotes understanding and dissemination of information on the Ectopic Fat Project website "Team Ectopic Fat by MGP" November 26, 2025 The traditional medicinal material, Cordyceps sinensis (Hirsutella sinensis mycelium), has been confirmed to have neurite outgrowth, anti-anxiety, and learning function-enhancing effects. November 17, 2025 Rohto Pharmaceutical conducts its first skincare clinical trial targeting elderly people October 16, 2025 Large-scale genome analysis of Japanese people reveals new gene PLXNA1 associated with gray hair October 7, 2025 New findings on women's odor concerns: Fragrance ingredient "Prelactone®" reduces unpleasant odors August 19, 2025 Developing new possibilities in anti-aging research using unused resources (lemongrass leaves) from Mie Prefecture August 6, 2025 Scientific evaluation of the effects of natural ingredients on the intestinal environment June 6, 2025 Discovery of the photoaging inhibitory effect of hyaluronic acid May 28, 2025 Discover a plant extract that supports hair growth May 26, 2025 Development of a new method for evaluating the swallowability of orally disintegrating tablets April 30, 2025 New insights into vitamin C in the skin April 25, 2025 Announcement of the commencement of a domestic Phase II clinical trial of "ADR-002K" for heart failure View past R&D releases R&D Release RSS Research information November 4, 2025 We are pleased to announce the 19th recipient of Rohto Prize, a research fund specializing in Japanese Association of Geriatric Dermatology Research Fund skin. October 20, 2025 Announcement of the public call for applications for the "Japanese Dermatological Association Dermatological Research Fund (Endowment by Rohto Pharmaceutical)" May 26, 2025 The 16th recipients of the Rohto Women's Health Science Research Award have been announced April 21, 2025 The recipients of the 30th ROHTO AWARD research grant have been decided. April 1, 2025 Recipients of the "Japanese Dermatological Association Dermatological Research Fund (Endowment by Rohto Pharmaceutical)" have been decided October 21, 2024 Announcement of the public call for applications for the "Japanese Dermatological Association Dermatological Research Fund (Endowment by Rohto Pharmaceutical)" September 30, 2024 We are pleased to announce the 18th recipient of Rohto Prize, a research fund specializing in Japanese Association of Geriatric Dermatology Research Fund skin. August 23, 2024 The 4th Rohto Regenerative medicine Forum was held April 22, 2024 The 15th recipients of the Rohto Women's Health Science Research Award have been announced April 22, 2024 The recipients of the 29th ROHTO AWARD research grant have been decided. April 1, 2024 Recipients of the "Japanese Dermatological Association Dermatological Research Fund (Endowment by Rohto Pharmaceutical)" have been decided October 20, 2023 Announcement of the public call for applications for the "Japanese Dermatological Association Dermatological Research Fund (Endowment by Rohto Pharmaceutical)" September 11, 2023 We are pleased to announce the 17th recipient of Rohto Prize, a research fund specializing in Japanese Association of Geriatric Dermatology Research Fund skin. August 17, 2023 The 3rd Rohto Regenerative medicine Forum was held May 15, 2023 The 14th recipients of the Rohto Women's Health Science Research Award have been announced April 13, 2023 The recipients of the 28th ROHTO AWARD research grant have been decided. April 3, 2023 Recipients of the "Japanese Dermatological Association Dermatological Research Fund (Endowment by Rohto Pharmaceutical)" have been decided October 28, 2022 Announcement of the public call for applications for the "Japanese Dermatological Association Dermatological Research Fund (Endowment by Rohto Pharmaceutical)" August 24, 2022 We are pleased to announce the 16th recipient of Rohto Prize, a research fund specializing in Japanese Association of Geriatric Dermatology Research Fund skin. August 5, 2022 The recipients of the 2021 Rohto Women's Health Science Research Award have been announced View past research information Research information RSS