ELSI Hiroshima Newsletter No.1 (November 2026 Issue)

Through this newsletter, we will share the latest news on ELSI/RRI, updates on our activities, and research highlights from our researchers.

• Center Activities
• Research Spotlight | How Should Society Approach Heritable Human Genome Editing? (Explained by Tsutomu Sawai)

[ELSI in Practice #1] Practical Responses Are Needed—But What Exactly Is ELSI?

Where do you begin with ELSI and RRI? Find practical answers in “ELSI in Practice,” our occasional series in the casebook.

• ELSI originates from the United States.
• How Has ELSI Been Introduced in Japan?
• What Does the Government (MEXT) Expect of Universities Regarding ELSI?
• What Should We Do in Practice?

ELSI Hiroshima_Brochure_2026

This brochure introduces the Center’s overview, initiatives, and activities.

• Message from the Director
• About ELSI/RRI
• About ELSI/RRI for Science
• Logo / Symbol Mark
• Organization Chart
• Our Initiatives
• Our Activities