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SakuLab®-Tsukuba is a state-of-the-art research facility designed to accelerate startup growth. Equipped with ready-to-use chemistry and biology laboratories, as well as shared office and meeting facilities, SakuLab enables researchers to begin their work immediately.*
The facility includes two chemistry laboratories with a total of six benches and four biology laboratories with a total of twenty-four benches, providing approximately 400 m² of research space. SakuLab supports chemical synthesis, P1 genetic recombination experiments, and BSL-2 laboratory work, while offering access to a wide range of biology and chemistry equipment, including high-value research instruments. In addition, users can leverage analytical services such as NMR and animal research support services available, providing a one-stop environment for drug discovery research.
*Before using the Laboratories or laboratory equipment, the User shall obtain insurance designated by Astellas.
Fully equipped with essential laboratory infrastructure for P1 genetic recombination and BSL-2 research. Laboratory equipment and shared instruments* are freely available for use.
Refrigerators and freezers are available on-site.
*Shared instruments: Cell sorter, flow cytometer, real-time PCR system, fluorescence microscope, NanoDrop, and more
Equipped with shared equipment* required for organic chemistry research.
Chemical fume hoods are available for synthetic chemistry work.
Analytical services, including NMR, are also available (subject to separate agreement and additional fees).
*Shared equipment: Automated purification system, rotary evaporator, LC-MS, HPLC, and more.
Animal research support services through nearby animal research facilities are available.
A wide range of services is offered, from providing animal research space to outsourced studies and research support, leveraging extensive expertise in nonclinical research.
Supports a broad range of species, from rodents to non-rodents.
Learn more about our animal research services (Link to https://en.snbl.com/service/cro/non-clinical/sail/)
Fully equipped with hot-desking office space and private booths.
Meeting rooms are available at no additional charge.
Access to Astellas on-campus facilities, including cafeterias, cafés, and convenience stores.
