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RIKEN Information R&D and Strategy Headquarters (R-IH)
Infrastructure Research and Development Division
Aiming at the realization of RIKEN’s ICT Strategy, the Infrastructure Research and Development Division is designed to develop information technology for construction and operation of information infrastructure for researchers and provide supports required for digital innovation in research methods and data-driven science. It also contributes to the promotion of Open Science throughout RIKEN.
The unit promotes technological development related to the realization of information infrastructure necessary for organizing, integrating, and promoting the utilization of different kinds of research data produced at RIKEN. Specifically, we promote research and development associated with metadata attached to research data. We also provide support for metadata technology, tools for laboratories, as well as technology development required for the realization of open science. Furthermore, through metadata-driven and open-science practices, we lead the era of data science and contribute to scientific and technological innovation with RIKEN’s researchers regardless of the research field.
The Data Management System Development Unit conducts research and development on RIKEN Data Science Infrastructure for large-scale data integration and user support for the system. We move forward with Open Science by the research and development of how to manage research data from the perspective of middleware technique and operation policy. We also explore how to achieve researcher-friendly data collection and distribution methods.
To promote open science in the life sciences, the Unit conducts research and development to collect a wide variety of research data in the life sciences produced by RIKEN and facilitate secondary use. With all of RIKEN’s life science research centers’ participation, we will develop the foundation for open science in the life sciences and pioneer a new style of life sciences.
The Information Systems Division
The Information Systems Division’s primary function is to provide IT support throughout RIKEN. An Information and Technology Integrated Strategy Council and its various committees deliberate, draft, and implement information systems strategies, and plan, construct, manage, and provide user support for RIKEN’s information systems infrastructure (including the IT systems for administrative staff). This division is also responsible for implementing cybersecurity measures, setting policies and drafting guidelines for information ethics, as well as acting promptly when incidents do occur.