Global Nursing Research Center

The Global Nursing Research Center (GNRC) was established to respond to the changes in health needs in Japan and worldwide. Our aim is to promote research in innovative nursing science. We also strive to create a trans-disciplinary research and educational environment that fosters young leaders in nursing research. We utilize cutting-edge innovation, develop new research models, and build foundations for new fields. These efforts target transcending nursing and its related disciplines to enrich the lives of the population. Reflecting the exceptional achievement in our scholarly endeavor, since 2022, the GNRC has been formally budgeted as a part of the University of Tokyo system. We are the first and the only research center in nursing to be affiliated with The University of Tokyo, and the first nursing research center in Japan to sponsor, educate, and mentor post-doctoral fellows from Japan and overseas. We have strong ties and closely work with healthcare settings, including clinics, hospitals, residential facilities, communities, and others. We have wet labs as well as living labs, where people in the community are involved and social connectedness is implemented.