Abstract: Ōmura Satoshi is a world authority in the study of microbial active substances and a pioneer in Japanese industry academia cooperation. As a Nobel laureate and outstanding scientist, he pioneered the use of genetic engineering research to discover nearly 500 new compounds, making outstanding contributions in the field of life sciences. As an excellent operator, Ōmura Satoshi has established a collaborative model between industry and academia, known as the “Ōmura Method”, using scientific research achievements in natural compounds such as avermectin as bargaining chips for cooperation with enterprises.

Key Words: Ōmura Satoshi; Ivermectin; Ōmura Method; Industry-Academia Collaboration