October 2012 4th Board of Governors Meeting Press Conference

From left, Board of Governors member Dr. Jerome Friedman, Board of Governors Chair Dr. Torsten Wiesel, glass artist Seikichi Inamine, Board of Governors member Dr. Yuan-Tseh Lee, Ms. Renee Dorfan, OIST President Jonathan Dorfan, Board of Governors member Dr. Hiroko Sho

“In 2001, when I was Minister of Science and Technology Policy and was developing the idea for OIST, I began looking for someone who could help make my vision a reality.  I interviewed numerous Nobel Laureates, but among all those I met during my search, Dr. Brenner was one of those who responded most strongly to my idea for a graduate university for science and technology. I was highly impressed by his energy and vision, and I knew then that I had found the right person to oversee the long process of establishing OIST,” said Mr. Koji Omi.

OIST has welcomed Dr. Akira Yoshino to the Board of Governors.

Nobel laureate, Professor Ben L. Feringa has joined the OIST Board of Governors.