Constructing the First Version of the Japanese Reference Genome [Press Release]

Tohoku University Tohoku Medical Megabank Organization completed and released the first Japanese reference genome (JG1). The study was published in the journal Nature Communications on January 11, 2021.
jMorp 2020 Major Update

ToMMo performed a major update of the database, Japanese Multi Omics Reference Panel “jMorp”, on August 31st, 2020.
Japonica Array NEO

ToMMo designed “Japonica Array^TM NEO”, a novel SNP array equipped with SNPs unique to the Japanese population including disease-related SNPs.

News & Topics

Awards

Executive Director Yamamoto was selected Lester Packer Award 2021.
Constructing the First Version of the Japanese Reference Genome [Press Release]

The Japanese now have their own reference genome thanks to researchers at Tohoku University Tohoku Medical Megabank Organization who completed and released the first Japanese reference genome (JG1). The study was published in the journal Nature Communications on January 11, 2021.
Awards

Executive Director Yamamoto was selected Highly Cited Researchers 2020 by Clarivate Analytics.
Research

New article about transcriptome analysis using long-read sequencing technology was published on the Molecular and Cellular Biology.
Research

ToMMo performed a major update of the database, Japanese Multi Omics Reference Panel “jMorp”, on August 31st, 2020.
Key Publications: Study profile of The Tohoku Medical Megabank Community-Based Cohort Study

New article about study profile of The Tohoku Medical Megabank Community-Based Cohort Study was published on the Journal of Epidemiology.
Key Publications: Design and Progress of Oral Health Examinations

New article about design and progress of oral health examinations in Tohoku Medical Megabank Project was published in the Tohoku Journal of Experimental Medicine.
Key Publications: Public Relations and Communication Strategies

The article about the public relations and communication strategies of Tohoku Medical Megabank Project was published
Key Publications: Birth and Three-Generation Cohort Study

The article about the design of Tohoku Medical Megabank Project Birth and Three-Generation Cohort Study was published.
Key Publications: Biobank

New article about establishment and sample management of TMM biobank was published on the journal “The Tohoku Journal of Experimental Medicine”.
ToMMo Introduction Movie

ToMMo Introduction Movie is available now!

You are able to know more about ToMMo, such as project overview, design, or facilities. Please visit the page “ToMMo’s Library”.
Key Publications: Genome Analyses

We published an article describing progress and perspectives of genomic research in Tohoku Medical Megabank Project.
Key Publications: Omics Research Project

The article about omics research project was published.
Key Publications: Project Design and Mission

Article about design and mission of the Tohoku Medical Megabank Project was published.
Research aims to keep a healthy brain

Health surveillance of the brain and psychological state program with MRI