{"id":6486,"date":"2026-07-30T14:17:21","date_gmt":"2026-07-30T05:17:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/icrown.jihs.go.jp\/?page_id=6486"},"modified":"2026-09-30T15:30:33","modified_gmt":"2026-09-30T06:30:33","slug":"repository-utilization","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/icrown.jihs.go.jp\/en\/research\/repository-utilization\/","title":{"rendered":"Repository Utilization"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-vk-blocks-button-outer vk_buttons\"><div class=\"vk_buttons_col vk_buttons_col-justify-left\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-vk-blocks-button vk_button vk_button-color-custom vk_button-72b74885-f79b-4384-a795-4b8c60f05469 vk_button-width-mobile-50\"><a href=\"#overview\" style=\"border-radius:25px\" class=\"vk_button_link btn has-text-color is-style-outline has-vivid-cyan-blue-color btn-md\" role=\"button\" aria-pressed=\"true\" rel=\"noopener\"><div class=\"vk_button_link_caption\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angle-down vk_button_link_before\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><span class=\"vk_button_link_txt\">Utilization Overview<\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\"> .vk_button.vk_button-72b74885-f79b-4384-a795-4b8c60f05469 .vk_button_link:hover {\n\t\t\tbackground-color: var(--wp--preset--color--vivid-cyan-blue) !important;\n\t\t\tborder-color: var(--wp--preset--color--vivid-cyan-blue) !important;\n\t\t\tbox-shadow: none !important;\n\t\t\topacity: 1 !important;\n\t\t\tfilter: none !important;\n\t\t} .vk_button.vk_button-72b74885-f79b-4384-a795-4b8c60f05469 .vk_button_link:hover {\n\t\t\tcolor: var(--wp--preset--color--white) !important;\n\t\t} .vk_button.vk_button-72b74885-f79b-4384-a795-4b8c60f05469 .vk_button_link:hover .vk_button_link_txt,\n\t\t.vk_button.vk_button-72b74885-f79b-4384-a795-4b8c60f05469 .vk_button_link:hover .vk_button_link_subCaption,\n\t\t.vk_button.vk_button-72b74885-f79b-4384-a795-4b8c60f05469 .vk_button_link:hover 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href=\"#schedule\" style=\"border-radius:25px\" class=\"vk_button_link btn has-text-color is-style-outline has-vivid-cyan-blue-color btn-md\" role=\"button\" aria-pressed=\"true\" rel=\"noopener\"><div class=\"vk_button_link_caption\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angle-down vk_button_link_before\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><span class=\"vk_button_link_txt\">Utilization Review Schedule<\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\"> .vk_button.vk_button-c10efcf9-491c-4e76-b6bf-1eda899afe70 .vk_button_link:hover {\n\t\t\tbackground-color: var(--wp--preset--color--vivid-cyan-blue) !important;\n\t\t\tborder-color: var(--wp--preset--color--vivid-cyan-blue) !important;\n\t\t\tbox-shadow: none !important;\n\t\t\topacity: 1 !important;\n\t\t\tfilter: none !important;\n\t\t} .vk_button.vk_button-c10efcf9-491c-4e76-b6bf-1eda899afe70 .vk_button_link:hover {\n\t\t\tcolor: var(--wp--preset--color--white) !important;\n\t\t} .vk_button.vk_button-c10efcf9-491c-4e76-b6bf-1eda899afe70 .vk_button_link:hover .vk_button_link_txt,\n\t\t.vk_button.vk_button-c10efcf9-491c-4e76-b6bf-1eda899afe70 .vk_button_link:hover .vk_button_link_subCaption,\n\t\t.vk_button.vk_button-c10efcf9-491c-4e76-b6bf-1eda899afe70 .vk_button_link:hover .vk_button_link_before,\n\t\t.vk_button.vk_button-c10efcf9-491c-4e76-b6bf-1eda899afe70 .vk_button_link:hover .vk_button_link_after {\n\t\t\tcolor: var(--wp--preset--color--white) !important;\n\t\t} .vk_button.vk_button-c10efcf9-491c-4e76-b6bf-1eda899afe70 .vk_button_link,\n.editor-styles-wrapper .vk_button.vk_button-c10efcf9-491c-4e76-b6bf-1eda899afe70 .vk_button_link {\n\t\t\tborder: 1px solid var(--wp--preset--color--vivid-cyan-blue);\n\t\t} .vk_button.vk_button-c10efcf9-491c-4e76-b6bf-1eda899afe70 .vk_button_link:hover,\n.editor-styles-wrapper .vk_button.vk_button-c10efcf9-491c-4e76-b6bf-1eda899afe70 .vk_button_link:hover {\n\t\t\tborder-color: var(--wp--preset--color--vivid-cyan-blue) !important;\n\t\t} <\/style>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-vk-blocks-button vk_button vk_button-color-custom vk_button-8469e097-be03-4815-8f78-b89c6e5e2efe vk_button-align-left\"><a href=\"#kiyaku\" style=\"border-radius:25px\" class=\"vk_button_link btn has-text-color is-style-outline has-vivid-cyan-blue-color btn-md\" role=\"button\" aria-pressed=\"true\" rel=\"noopener\"><div class=\"vk_button_link_caption\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angle-down vk_button_link_before\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><span class=\"vk_button_link_txt\">Terms, MTA, and Related Documents<\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\"> .vk_button.vk_button-8469e097-be03-4815-8f78-b89c6e5e2efe .vk_button_link:hover {\n\t\t\tbackground-color: var(--wp--preset--color--vivid-cyan-blue) !important;\n\t\t\tborder-color: var(--wp--preset--color--vivid-cyan-blue) !important;\n\t\t\tbox-shadow: none !important;\n\t\t\topacity: 1 !important;\n\t\t\tfilter: none !important;\n\t\t} .vk_button.vk_button-8469e097-be03-4815-8f78-b89c6e5e2efe .vk_button_link:hover {\n\t\t\tcolor: var(--wp--preset--color--white) !important;\n\t\t} .vk_button.vk_button-8469e097-be03-4815-8f78-b89c6e5e2efe .vk_button_link:hover .vk_button_link_txt,\n\t\t.vk_button.vk_button-8469e097-be03-4815-8f78-b89c6e5e2efe .vk_button_link:hover .vk_button_link_subCaption,\n\t\t.vk_button.vk_button-8469e097-be03-4815-8f78-b89c6e5e2efe .vk_button_link:hover .vk_button_link_before,\n\t\t.vk_button.vk_button-8469e097-be03-4815-8f78-b89c6e5e2efe .vk_button_link:hover .vk_button_link_after {\n\t\t\tcolor: var(--wp--preset--color--white) !important;\n\t\t} <\/style>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-vk-blocks-button vk_button vk_button-color-custom vk_button-467fb824-3c40-487c-865a-4fe3baa56072 vk_button-align-left\"><a href=\"#research\" style=\"border-radius:25px\" class=\"vk_button_link btn has-text-color is-style-outline has-vivid-cyan-blue-color btn-md\" role=\"button\" aria-pressed=\"true\" rel=\"noopener\"><div class=\"vk_button_link_caption\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angle-down vk_button_link_before\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><span class=\"vk_button_link_txt\">Research Utilizing the Repository<\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\"> .vk_button.vk_button-467fb824-3c40-487c-865a-4fe3baa56072 .vk_button_link:hover {\n\t\t\tbackground-color: var(--wp--preset--color--vivid-cyan-blue) !important;\n\t\t\tborder-color: var(--wp--preset--color--vivid-cyan-blue) !important;\n\t\t\tbox-shadow: none !important;\n\t\t\topacity: 1 !important;\n\t\t\tfilter: none !important;\n\t\t} .vk_button.vk_button-467fb824-3c40-487c-865a-4fe3baa56072 .vk_button_link:hover {\n\t\t\tcolor: var(--wp--preset--color--white) !important;\n\t\t} .vk_button.vk_button-467fb824-3c40-487c-865a-4fe3baa56072 .vk_button_link:hover .vk_button_link_txt,\n\t\t.vk_button.vk_button-467fb824-3c40-487c-865a-4fe3baa56072 .vk_button_link:hover .vk_button_link_subCaption,\n\t\t.vk_button.vk_button-467fb824-3c40-487c-865a-4fe3baa56072 .vk_button_link:hover .vk_button_link_before,\n\t\t.vk_button.vk_button-467fb824-3c40-487c-865a-4fe3baa56072 .vk_button_link:hover .vk_button_link_after {\n\t\t\tcolor: var(--wp--preset--color--white) !important;\n\t\t} .vk_button.vk_button-467fb824-3c40-487c-865a-4fe3baa56072 .vk_button_link,\n.editor-styles-wrapper .vk_button.vk_button-467fb824-3c40-487c-865a-4fe3baa56072 .vk_button_link {\n\t\t\tborder: 1px solid var(--wp--preset--color--vivid-cyan-blue);\n\t\t} .vk_button.vk_button-467fb824-3c40-487c-865a-4fe3baa56072 .vk_button_link:hover,\n.editor-styles-wrapper .vk_button.vk_button-467fb824-3c40-487c-865a-4fe3baa56072 .vk_button_link:hover {\n\t\t\tborder-color: var(--wp--preset--color--vivid-cyan-blue) !important;\n\t\t} <\/style>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-vk-blocks-spacer vk_spacer vk_spacer-type-margin-top\"><div class=\"vk_block-margin-md--margin-top\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"overview\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Utilization Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The iCROWN repository collects and stores processed specimens, clinical information, and genomic analysis data derived from specimens collected from research implementing institutions, associate research implementing institutions, and other participating organizations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These specimens and data can be utilized for a wide range of research purposes, including the elucidation of disease mechanisms, the identification of factors associated with disease severity and prognosis, the improvement of diagnostic and treatment methods, and research contributing to the development of pharmaceuticals and other medical products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By promoting the broad use of these specimens and data in medical research and development, the iCROWN repository aims to advance not only the field of infectious diseases but also medical science as a whole.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"kihon\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Basic Utilization Policy<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span data-fontsize=\"16px\" style=\"font-size: 16px;\" class=\"vk_inline-font-size\">Utilization is available to researchers affiliated with research institutions and companies in Japan.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-fontsize=\"16px\" style=\"font-size: 16px;\" class=\"vk_inline-font-size\"><span data-fontsize=\"16px\" style=\"font-size: 16px;\" class=\"vk_inline-font-size\">Research results obtained utilizing specimens and data from the iCROWN repository belong to the user.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-fontsize=\"16px\" style=\"font-size: 16px;\" class=\"vk_inline-font-size\">When publishing research results, users are required to acknowledge the utilization of data from the iCROWN repository and include a mention in the methods section.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Usage fees are free for both corporate and academic organizations for research that is consistent with the iCROWN repository\u2019s purpose. However, costs necessary for the provision of specimens and data, such as shipping fees, will be the responsibility of the user.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Targeted Infectious Diseases<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As of September 2025, the infectious diseases targeted by iCROWN are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Severe Acute Respiratory Infections (including COVID-19)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mpox<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pediatric hepatitis of unknown etiology<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/icrown.jihs.go.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/teigi.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Priority infectious diseases<\/a><sup>*1<\/sup><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"30\" height=\"23\" class=\"wp-image-4686\" style=\"width: 30px;\" src=\"https:\/\/icrown.jihs.go.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/rdesign_14129.png\" alt=\"\"><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Specimens collected through genomic surveillance at the time of entry into Japan<sup>*2<\/sup><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">*1 At the 96th meeting of the Infectious Diseases Subcommittee of the Health and Science Council (June 12, 2025), the addition of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/icrown.jihs.go.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/teigi.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Priority Infectious Diseases<\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"30\" height=\"23\" class=\"wp-image-4686\" style=\"width: 30px;\" src=\"https:\/\/icrown.jihs.go.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/rdesign_14129.png\" alt=\"\">&nbsp;to the list of target infectious diseases was approved. The iCROWN Administrative Office will begin operations as soon as the specimen collection system is in place.<br>*2 In addition, we accept specimens from other research projects, information obtained through the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare's Surveillance Program upon Entry, and residual specimens.<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mhlw.go.jp\/stf\/newpage_54515.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Genomic Surveillance of Infectious Diseases at Points of Entry \u2197<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Specimens and Data Collected in the iCROWN Repository<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Available for infectious disease research on emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">\u30fb<mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Clinical Information<\/mark><\/mark><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"vk_block-margin-0--margin-bottom wp-block-paragraph\">\uff08\u4f8b\uff09<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-vk-table-border-top-bottom\"><table class=\"has-border-color has-vk-color-primary-border-color\" style=\"border-width:1px\"><tbody><tr><td>Basic Clinical Information<\/td><td>\u30fbAge\u3000\u30fbSex<br>\u30fbDemographics and comorbidities<br>\u30fbHeight and weight<br>\u30fbDates of first visit, admission, and symptom onset<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Infectious Disease Information<\/td><td>\u30fbTarget disease test results<br>\u30fbOther pathogen test results<br>\u30fbVaccination history<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Hospitalization and Treatment Data<\/td><td>\u30fbSymptoms at admission<br>\u30fbClinical outcomes\u3000\u30fbTreatments administered<br>\u30fbHospitalization course (e.g., body temperature, SpO\u2082, heart rate)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/icrown.jihs.go.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/2086626.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5623\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.1818644931227713;object-fit:contain;width:265px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-a59283c0 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vk-color-primary-vivid-color\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vk-color-primary-vivid-color\">\u30fbSpecimens<\/mark><\/mark><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-border-color has-vk-color-primary-border-color\" style=\"border-width:1px\"><tbody><tr><td>\u30fbPlasma<br>\u30fbPBMCs (Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells)<br>\u30fbHuman DNA<br>\u30fbSaliva<br>\u30fbSwab specimens (nasopharyngeal, anterior nasal, throat, and skin lesion swabs)<br>\u30fbStool samples<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vk-color-primary-vivid-color\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vk-color-primary-vivid-color\">\u30fb<mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">Human Genomic Analysis Data<\/mark><\/mark><\/mark><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-border-color has-vk-color-primary-border-color\" style=\"border-width:1px\"><tbody><tr><td>\u30fbRaw sequencing data (FASTQ format)*<br>\u30fbMapped sequencing data (CRAM format)*<br>\u30fbGenomic variant data (gVCF, VCF)<br>* Available upon consultation.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">\u30fb<strong>Isolated Pathogens and Pathogen Genomic Data<\/strong><\/mark><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-vk-blocks-spacer vk_spacer vk_spacer-type-margin-top\"><div class=\"vk_block-margin-sm--margin-top\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Examples of Resource Utilization<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Research Using Clinical Data and Biospecimens<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Research Using Clinical and Genomic Data<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Research Using Clinical and Pathogen Genomic Data<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Basic Research Using Pathogens<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Research Using Clinical Data<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-vk-heading-plain has-regular-font-size\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\"><strong>Past Examples<\/strong><\/mark><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-decoration:none\">- <a href=\"\/en\/research\/repository\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Research Utilizing the Repository<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-vk-blocks-spacer vk_spacer vk_spacer-type-margin-top\"><div class=\"vk_block-margin-md--margin-top\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"process\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Utilization Process<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you wish to utilize the repository, please follow the steps outlined below.<br>Depending on the application status, a waiting period may be required for step <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">5) Research consultation<\/mark>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-vk-blocks-accordion vk_accordion\" data-initial-state=\"close\" data-initial-state-mobile=\"\" data-initial-state-tablet=\"\" data-initial-state-desktop=\"\" data-device-specific=\"false\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-vk-blocks-accordion-trigger vk_accordion-trigger\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-default vk_block-margin-0--margin-top has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-vk-color-custom-5-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-regular-font-size wp-elements-2\">\u25cf Utilization Process\uff08click to display flowchart\uff09<\/h4>\n<span class=\"vk_accordion-toggle vk_accordion-toggle-close\"><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-vk-blocks-accordion-target vk_accordion-target vk_block-margin-md--margin-bottom\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group vk_block-margin-0--margin-top has-border-color has-pale-cyan-blue-border-color is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ce941dca wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-width:2px;border-top-right-radius:1px;border-bottom-left-radius:10px;border-bottom-right-radius:10px;padding-top:0;padding-right:3.25em;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:3.25em\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-vk-blocks-spacer vk_spacer vk_spacer-type-height\"><div class=\"vk_block-margin-md--height\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group vk_block-margin-0--margin-top vk_block-margin-md--margin-bottom vk_custom_css_1 is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ba1191e6 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-vk-blocks-icon vk_icon\"><div class=\"vk_icon_frame\"><div class=\"vk_icon_border has-background has-cyan-bluish-gray-background-color\" style=\"width:calc(1em + 1.6em);height:calc(1em + 1.6em)\"><i style=\"font-size:1em\" class=\"fa-solid vk_icon_font  fa-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-bottom-color:#333333;border-bottom-style:dotted;border-bottom-width:1px;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading vk_block-margin-0--margin-top is-style-vk-heading-plain vk_block-margin-0--margin-bottom\"><strong>Preliminary account registration<\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"vk_block-margin-0--margin-top vk_block-margin-0--margin-bottom wp-block-paragraph\">If you already have an account for the iCROWN Repository Portal, you may skip steps 1) to 3) and proceed directly to step 4).<br>If you do not have an account, please click\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/icrown-portal.jihs.go.jp\/AccountRegistration\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">[here]<\/a>\u00a0for preliminary account registration.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group vk_block-margin-0--margin-top vk_block-margin-md--margin-bottom vk_custom_css_2 is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ba1191e6 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-vk-blocks-icon vk_icon\"><div class=\"vk_icon_frame\"><div class=\"vk_icon_border has-background has-cyan-bluish-gray-background-color\" style=\"width:calc(1em + 1.6em);height:calc(1em + 1.6em)\"><i style=\"font-size:1em\" class=\"fa-solid vk_icon_font  fa-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-bottom-color:#333333;border-bottom-style:dotted;border-bottom-width:1px;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading vk_block-margin-0--margin-top vk_block-margin-xs--margin-bottom is-style-vk-heading-plain\"><strong> Account issuance application<\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"vk_block-margin-0--margin-top vk_block-margin-0--margin-bottom wp-block-paragraph\">After completing the preliminary account registration, submit an account issuance application. You may also apply for accounts for your co-researchers at the same time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group vk_block-margin-0--margin-top vk_block-margin-md--margin-bottom vk_custom_css_3 is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ba1191e6 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-vk-blocks-icon vk_icon\"><div class=\"vk_icon_frame\"><div class=\"vk_icon_border has-background has-cyan-bluish-gray-background-color\" style=\"width:calc(1em + 1.6em);height:calc(1em + 1.6em)\"><i style=\"font-size:1em\" class=\"fa-solid vk_icon_font  fa-3\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-bottom-color:#333333;border-bottom-style:dotted;border-bottom-width:1px;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading vk_block-margin-0--margin-top vk_block-margin-xs--margin-bottom is-style-vk-heading-plain\"><strong>Complete e-Learning<\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"vk_block-margin-0--margin-top vk_block-margin-0--margin-bottom wp-block-paragraph\">Once you have been issued an account, you will be required to take three e-learning courses (research ethics, pathogen training, and ethics guidelines).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group vk_block-margin-0--margin-top vk_block-margin-md--margin-bottom vk_custom_css_4 is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ba1191e6 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-vk-blocks-icon vk_icon\"><div class=\"vk_icon_frame\"><div class=\"vk_icon_border has-background has-cyan-bluish-gray-background-color\" style=\"width:calc(1em + 1.6em);height:calc(1em + 1.6em)\"><i style=\"font-size:1em\" class=\"fa-solid vk_icon_font  fa-4\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-bottom-color:#333333;border-bottom-style:dotted;border-bottom-width:1px;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading vk_block-margin-0--margin-top vk_block-margin-xs--margin-bottom is-style-vk-heading-plain\"><strong>Browse the showcase<\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"vk_block-margin-0--margin-top vk_block-margin-0--margin-bottom wp-block-paragraph\">After completing the e-learning and having your status approved, you can search for specimens and data collected in the iCROWN repository. Please use this information as a reference when considering your application. Log in to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/icrown-portal.jihs.go.jp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the Repository Portal<\/a>, and select \u201claunch showcase\u201d from the utilization dropdown menu.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group vk_block-margin-0--margin-top vk_custom_css_5 vk_block-margin-0--margin-bottom is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ba1191e6 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-vk-blocks-icon vk_icon\"><div class=\"vk_icon_frame\"><div class=\"vk_icon_border has-background has-cyan-bluish-gray-background-color\" style=\"width:calc(1em + 1.6em);height:calc(1em + 1.6em)\"><i style=\"font-size:1em\" class=\"fa-solid vk_icon_font  fa-5\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-bottom-color:#333333;border-bottom-style:dotted;border-bottom-width:1px;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading vk_block-margin-0--margin-top vk_block-margin-xs--margin-bottom is-style-vk-heading-plain\"><strong>Research consultation<\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"vk_block-margin-0--margin-top vk_block-margin-0--margin-bottom wp-block-paragraph\">Contact\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/icrown.jihs.go.jp\/en\/inquiry\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the iCROWN Utilization Desk<\/a>\u00a0via email. We will provide you with an overview of the specimens and data within the iCROWN repository and discuss with you what will be used in your research.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-vk-blocks-spacer vk_spacer vk_spacer-type-height\"><div class=\"vk_block-margin-md--height\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group vk_block-margin-0--margin-top vk_custom_css_6 vk_block-margin-0--margin-bottom is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ba1191e6 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-vk-blocks-icon vk_icon\"><div class=\"vk_icon_frame\"><div class=\"vk_icon_border has-background has-cyan-bluish-gray-background-color\" style=\"width:calc(1em + 1.6em);height:calc(1em + 1.6em)\"><i style=\"font-size:1em\" class=\"fa-solid vk_icon_font  fa-6\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-bottom-color:#333333;border-bottom-style:dotted;border-bottom-width:1px;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading vk_block-margin-0--margin-top vk_block-margin-xs--margin-bottom is-style-vk-heading-plain\"><strong>Utilization application<\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"vk_block-margin-0--margin-top vk_block-margin-0--margin-bottom wp-block-paragraph\">If the consultation confirms that you can proceed with utilization, we will send you the necessary forms by email. Please fill these out. Once you submit the necessary application documents, we will review them. After confirming that all necessary information has been properly completed, the utilization subcommittee will deliberate on the utilization.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-vk-blocks-spacer vk_spacer vk_spacer-type-height\"><div class=\"vk_block-margin-md--height\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group vk_block-margin-0--margin-top vk_custom_css_7 vk_block-margin-0--margin-bottom is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ba1191e6 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-vk-blocks-icon vk_icon\"><div class=\"vk_icon_frame\"><div class=\"vk_icon_border has-background has-cyan-bluish-gray-background-color\" style=\"width:calc(1em + 1.6em);height:calc(1em + 1.6em)\"><i style=\"font-size:1em\" class=\"fa-solid vk_icon_font  fa-7\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-bottom-color:#333333;border-bottom-style:dotted;border-bottom-width:1px;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading vk_block-margin-0--margin-top vk_block-margin-xs--margin-bottom is-style-vk-heading-plain\"><strong>Receive specimens and data<\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"vk_block-margin-0--margin-top vk_block-margin-0--margin-bottom wp-block-paragraph\">Upon approval by the utilization subcommittee, a Material Transfer Agreement (MTA) will be concluded.The specimens will then be shipped to you from the Japan Institute for Health Security. Data will be provided to you by the analysis laboratory within the Japan Institute for Health Security.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-vk-blocks-spacer vk_spacer vk_spacer-type-height\"><div class=\"vk_block-margin-md--height\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group vk_block-margin-0--margin-top vk_custom_css_8 vk_block-margin-0--margin-bottom is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ba1191e6 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-vk-blocks-icon vk_icon\"><div class=\"vk_icon_frame\"><div class=\"vk_icon_border has-background has-cyan-bluish-gray-background-color\" style=\"width:calc(1em + 1.6em);height:calc(1em + 1.6em)\"><i style=\"font-size:1em\" class=\"fa-solid vk_icon_font  fa-8\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-bottom-color:#333333;border-bottom-style:dotted;border-bottom-width:1px;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading vk_block-margin-0--margin-top vk_block-margin-xs--margin-bottom is-style-vk-heading-plain\"><strong> Report research outcomes<\/strong><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"vk_block-margin-0--margin-top vk_block-margin-0--margin-bottom wp-block-paragraph\">Please note that a utilization report must be submitted each fiscal year. Additionally, any research achievements, such as published papers, must also be reported.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-vk-blocks-spacer vk_spacer vk_spacer-type-height\"><div class=\"vk_block-margin-md--height\"><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/icrown.jihs.go.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/utilization-_process_en.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Utilization Process<\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"35\" height=\"26\" class=\"wp-image-4686\" style=\"width: 35px;\" src=\"https:\/\/icrown.jihs.go.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/rdesign_14129.png\" alt=\"\"><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-vk-blocks-spacer vk_spacer vk_spacer-type-margin-top\"><div class=\"vk_block-margin-md--margin-top\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"schedule\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Utilization Review Schedule<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The review schedule for repository utilization is as follows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\">FY2026<\/mark><\/h5>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-flexible-table-block-table is-content-justification-left is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\" style=\"width:650px;border-radius:5px\"><thead><tr><th><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vk-color-primary-color\"><span data-fontsize=\"16px\" style=\"font-size: 16px;\" class=\"vk_inline-font-size\">Application Deadline<\/span><\/mark><\/th><th><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vk-color-primary-vivid-color\"><span data-fontsize=\"16px\" style=\"font-size: 16px;\" class=\"vk_inline-font-size\">Notification of Review Results<\/span><\/mark><\/th><th><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vk-color-primary-vivid-color\"><span data-fontsize=\"16px\" style=\"font-size: 16px;\" class=\"vk_inline-font-size\">Data Provision Begins<\/span><\/mark><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td colspan=\"3\"><strong>2026<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Apr 14 (Tue)<\/td><td>Late April<\/td><td>Mid-May<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>May 12 (Tue)<\/td><td>Late May<\/td><td>Mid-June<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Jun 9 (Tue)<\/td><td>Late June<\/td><td>Mid-July<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Jul 14 (Tue)<\/td><td>Late July<\/td><td>Mid-August<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Aug 12 (Wed)<sup>\u203b<\/sup><\/td><td>Late August<\/td><td>Mid-September<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sep 8 (Tue)<\/td><td>Late September<\/td><td>Mid-October<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Oct 13\uff08Tue\uff09<\/td><td>Late October<\/td><td>Mid-November<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Nov 10\uff08Tue\uff09<\/td><td>Late November<\/td><td>Mid-December<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Dec 8\uff08Tue\uff09<\/td><td>Late December<\/td><td>Mid-January<\/td><\/tr><tr><td colspan=\"3\"><strong>2027<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Jan 12\uff08Tue\uff09<\/td><td>Late January<\/td><td>Mid-Feburary<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Feb 9\uff08Tue\uff09<\/td><td>Late Feburary<\/td><td>Mid-March<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Mar 9\uff08Tue\uff09<\/td><td>Late March<\/td><td>Mid-April<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-vk-blocks-spacer vk_spacer vk_spacer-type-margin-top\"><div class=\"vk_block-margin-md--margin-top\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-01bfe6c0 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 id=\"kiyaku\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Terms, MTA, and Related Documents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please refer to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/icrown.jihs.go.jp\/en\/publicity\/public-document\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Public Documents &gt; repository related<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/icrown.jihs.go.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/publicity_01.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-228\" srcset=\"https:\/\/icrown.jihs.go.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/publicity_01.webp 1600w, https:\/\/icrown.jihs.go.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/publicity_01-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/icrown.jihs.go.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/publicity_01-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/icrown.jihs.go.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/publicity_01-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/icrown.jihs.go.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/publicity_01-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/icrown.jihs.go.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/publicity_01-320x180.webp 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 id=\"research\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Research Utilizing the Repository<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more information on research utilizing the repository, please&nbsp;<a href=\"\/en\/research\/repository\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/icrown.jihs.go.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/top_03.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-141\" srcset=\"https:\/\/icrown.jihs.go.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/top_03.webp 1600w, https:\/\/icrown.jihs.go.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/top_03-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/icrown.jihs.go.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/top_03-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/icrown.jihs.go.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/top_03-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/icrown.jihs.go.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/top_03-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/icrown.jihs.go.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/top_03-320x180.webp 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The iCROWN Repository, part of the Infectious Disease Clinical Research Network (iCROWN), provides repository specimens and data to researchers who wish to utilize them for research purposes. 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