 Numerous significant research on cell signaling as well as cancer research has transpired in the "Division of Pathogenic Biochemistry" under the "Institute of Natural of Medicine", particularly, the works of Ikuo Saiki and Yoshihiro Hayakawa .The University of Toyama is located in the cities of Toyama and Takaoka in Toyama Prefecture, Japan.It was formed in October 2005 by combining Toyama University, Toyama Medical and Pharmaceutical University, and Takaoka National College.