About Us

Setsuro Tech Inc. is a biotechnology startup founded on February 22, 2017, established by Professor Tatsuya Takemoto (CTO) and his team at the Institute of Advanced Medical Sciences, Tokushima University. Professor Takemoto and Dr. Masakazu Hashimoto of Osaka University developed a method to easily and efficiently generate genetically engineered (genome-edited) mice using CRISPR/Cas9 in 2015 and filed a patent application for the technology. The technology, called “genome editing by electroporation of Cas9 protein” (GEEP method), introduces factors necessary for genome editing by CRISPR/Cas9 into fertilized eggs in a high-throughput manner using electric power (electroporation). With this technology, Setsuro Tech aims to become a fundamental company providing a wide range of genetically engineered animals, starting with the generation and sale of genetically engineered mice, foreseeing the application of genetically engineered animals in industry.

Enriching people’s lives through the revolutionary genome editing industry

Fostering the genome editing industry through research and development support
Setsuro Tech aims to continuously improve its corporate value by enriching people’s lives, contributing to their health, and contributing to the development of industry through innovations in genome editing technology. To this end, we will first support the research and development of pharmaceutical and food manufacturers as well as university researchers by providing support tools and service for their research activities.

Our goal is to become a global genome editing services company by developing our business overseas utilizing the sophisticated technology we have developed through our business evolution in Japan. We will contribute to the development of genome editing technology and the cultivation of industry, as well as to the development of human health and industry in Japan and abroad.

We provide related education and training to personnel in charge of animal experiments, as needed, for them to acquire knowledge about proper experimentation, breeding and storage procedures concerning experimental animals and to improve their expertise.

Our laboratory facilities are accredited by the Japanese Association of Laboratory Animal Facilities in Japan, and our spirit of animal welfare is thoroughly enforced in accordance with guidelines. We also express our gratitude and respect to the experimental animals that are sacrificed for our business and research activities at the annual animal memorial service.