Rikako Morishita

Biotechnology and Medical Device Technology Promotion Division at METI Kansai

Speaker

Rikako Morishita is a government official at the Kansai Bureau of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), Japan. She leads initiatives to strengthen the biomanufacturing and life sciences ecosystem in the Kansai region, working closely with industry, academia, and government stakeholders. Her responsibilities include promoting innovation, supporting business development, and fostering international collaboration with organizations exploring partnerships in Japan. She holds an M.S. degree from Kobe University.