Research Institute for Microbial Diseases

The Research Foundation for Microbial Diseases of Osaka University, commonly known as BIKEN, is a leading Japanese organization specializing in the development and manufacture of vaccines. Founded in 1934, it operates as a non-profit foundation closely linked with Osaka University's Research Institute for Microbial Diseases. BIKEN is a major supplier of essential vaccines in Japan, including those for influenza, varicella, and pediatric combination vaccines like DTaP-IPV. The organization maintains sophisticated R&D and manufacturing facilities, often collaborating with global pharmaceutical companies to enhance public health through immunization.