Security infrastructure technology for integrated utilization of big data : applied to the living safety and medical fields

Abstract

The Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) is an independent public body of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT). JST plays a key role in implementing science and technology policies formulated in line with the nation’s Science and Technology Basic Plan. The Basic Research Programs at JST focus on fundamental research areas that help developing technological breakthroughs, which in turn lead to the advance of S&T and creation of new industries. The programs also encourage researches that trigger, through innovations, reformation of social and economic structures. Core Research for Evolutionary Science and Technology (CREST) program is one of the Basic Research Programs at JST. With an aim to promote and encourage the development of breakthrough technologies that contribute to the attainment of the country’s strategic objectives, JST provides a variety of research funding programs for promising research projects. CREST is one of JST’s major undertakings for stimulating achievement in fundamental science fields. In addition, returning the fruits of such research to society through innovations is another important responsibility of JST.