The institute has conducted research in the field of tropical medicine for the past ６０ years since its establishment in １９４２． The institute was reorganized to make extensive collaboration with other universities and institute in the field of interdisciplinary tropical medicine with molecular biology, entomology, anthropology, social medicine, etc.
　　These activities of the institute are expected to contribute to remarkable progress of tropical medicine.
　　The senior staff composed of professors of the institute and the executive committee make plans for research work. The steering committee and the collaboration professional committee composed of experienced scientists coordinate the various collaboration researchs.