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RIKEN, Japan
Dr. Kanda earned a PhD in Science from Osaka University in 2016. , and a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI) in 2021. He began his affiliation with RIKEN in 2012, progressing through various research positions and currently serving as a senior researcher. After encountering the Maholo LabDroid in 2015, he spearheaded initiatives from 2018 focused on developing and implementing laboratory automation using regenerative medicine as a model. In 2019, he founded the Laboratory Automation Supplier's Association (LASA), where he is the current chairman, actively promoting community activities aimed at laboratory automation.