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On May 13, a disinfectant solution containing long-acting antimicrobial agent Etak, developed by Professor Hiroki Nikawa of the Graduate School of Biomedical and Health Sciences, was donated to our university by co-developer and manufacturer, Manac Inc. and CampusMedico Co., Ltd., a venture company originated at Â鶹AV.

On the same day, the presentation ceremony held at the Kasumi campus was attended by Mr. Kouya Murata, the president of Manac Inc., Mr. Y¨±ji Takada, CEO of CampusMedico Co., Ltd., and Professor Nikawa. 100 cans of commercial disinfectant (4 liters) were donated to Ms. Junko Tanaka, Executive Vice President of Â鶹AV.

¡°Thank you for the donation in spite of the shortage of antiseptics nationwide. We would like to use it to reduce the risk of infection in the face-to-face classes and the practical work classes¡± said Executive Vice President Tanaka, and presented a certificate of gratitude. President Murata commented, ¡°We are currently in full operation, yet it is difficult for our products to spread to many households. I hope it can be useful to those working in the medical field.¡±

Etak, developed in 2009, is an antibacterial and antiviral agent whose effects last for a week. In addition to influenza and norovirus, it is also said to be effective against the novel coronavirus.