The recipients of the 30th ROHTO AWARD research grant have been decided.

What is the ROHTO AWARD?

overview

Established by Rohto Pharmaceutical in 1995, this award is given to young ophthalmology researchers at Japanese universities and equivalent research institutions, with the aim of promoting and advancing ophthalmology research in Japan. After rigorous and fair screening by a selection committee consisting of seven renowned ophthalmologists, two researchers conducting outstanding research are awarded a plaque and a prize (3 million yen per person, per award). Highly regarded among ophthalmology researchers as an award that purely supports research, many recipients have gone on to devote themselves to academic research as professors, and the award has now grown into a prestigious stepping stone for young researchers, known as a gateway to success.

Features

This award is given to a young researcher who has achieved great results in both basic and clinical research.
The award spotlights researchers who are not limited to their field of expertise, but who are also well-versed in surgery and patient data and have excellent character, and who literally carry the future of ophthalmology on their shoulders.The fact that recipients of the award have led to dramatic growth and has produced talented individuals who will lead the academic world is a major achievement that makes use of the unique characteristics of this award.

30th Award Winner

• Associate Professor, Department of Ophthalmology, Juntendo University Urayasu Hospital

  ​Ayumi Ouchi​

  "Uncovering new pathogenesis of diabetic retinopathy targeting ischemia and inflammation to develop treatments to address unmet medical needs"

• Assistant Professor, Department of Ophthalmology, Kyushu University School of Medicine

  Mr. Shoji Notomi

  "The role of lysosomal degradation in the retina: Towards the creation of a pathological model of age-related macular degeneration"