# RIKEN Quantitative Biology Center

> Japanese research center

**Wikidata**: [Q25112707](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q25112707)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RIKEN_Quantitative_Biology_Center)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/riken-quantitative-biology-center

## Summary
The RIKEN Quantitative Biology Center (QBiC) was a Japanese research center under RIKEN, located in Suita, Japan that focused on quantitative biology before being replaced by the RIKEN Center for Biosystems Dynamics Research. It operated as a research institute specializing in quantitative approaches to biological sciences.

## Key Facts
- The RIKEN Quantitative Biology Center was a Japanese research institute under the parent organization RIKEN, located in Suita, Japan
- It has been replaced by the RIKEN Center for Biosystems Dynamics Research
- The research center had ROR ID: 027jgnd92 and was listed in GRID as grid.474694.c
- QBiC was also known by the alias "QBiC"
- The center was located at coordinates latitude 34.8105 and longitude 135.5153
- Its website was http://www.qbic.riken.jp/english/ with English language qualifier
- The center had VIAF ID 295957889 and Library of Congress Authority ID nb2017021313
- It had 1 Wikipedia sitelink in the English language

## FAQs
### Q: What was the RIKEN Quantitative Biology Center?
A: The RIKEN Quantitative Biology Center (QBiC) was a Japanese research center under RIKEN, located in Suita, Japan, focused on quantitative biology research before being replaced by the RIKEN Center for Biosystems Dynamics Research.

### Q: What organization was QBiC a part of?
A: QBiC was a research center that operated under the parent organization RIKEN, which is Japan's largest comprehensive research institution.

### Q: Where was the RIKEN Quantitative Biology Center located?
A: The research center was located in Suita, Japan at coordinates latitude 34.8105 and longitude 135.5153.

### Q: When was the RIKEN Quantitative Biology Center active?
A: While specific dates of operation weren't provided in the source material, it has been replaced by the RIKEN Center for Biosystems Dynamics Research, indicating it is no longer active in its original form.

## Why It Matters
The RIKEN Quantitative Biology Center (QBiC) represented Japan's commitment to advanced biological research through quantitative approaches. As part of the prestigious RIKEN organization, it contributed to the broader scientific landscape by focusing on quantitative methodologies in biological sciences. Its evolution into the RIKEN Center for Biosystems Dynamics Research demonstrates the adaptability of Japanese scientific institutions to emerging research frontiers. The center's establishment and subsequent transformation reflect Japan's strategic investment in cutting-edge biological research, positioning the country at the forefront of scientific innovation in this field.

## Notable For
- Being part of RIKEN, Japan's largest comprehensive research institution
- Specializing in quantitative approaches to biological research
- Having a unique identifier system (ROR ID: 027jgnd92, GRID ID: grid.474694.c) among research institutions
- Operating with an English-language website to facilitate international collaboration
- Transitioning into the RIKEN Center for Biosystems Dynamics Research, indicating evolution in research focus

## Body
### General Information
The RIKEN Quantitative Biology Center (QBiC) was a Japanese research institute classified as a research center. It was operated under the parent organization RIKEN and was located in Suita, Japan. The research center has been replaced by the RIKEN Center for Biosystems Dynamics Research.

### Identification Numbers
The center had multiple unique identifiers:
- ROR ID: 027jgnd92
- GRID ID: grid.474694.c
- VIAF ID: 295957889
- Library of Congress Authority ID: nb2017021313
- Google Knowledge Graph ID: /g/11bwnxykf6
- Microsoft Academic ID (discontinued): 2802835943

### Location Details
- Geographic coordinates: Latitude 34.8105, Longitude 135.5153
- City: Suita, Japan
- Official website: http://www.qbic.riken.jp/english/ (with English language qualifier)

### Classification and Relationships
- Instance of: Research institute
- Parent organization: RIKEN
- Aliases: QBiC
- Country: Japan
- Wikipedia title: RIKEN Quantitative Biology Center
- Wikipedia languages: English
- Sitelink count: 1
- Replaced by: RIKEN Center for Biosystems Dynamics Research

### References
The information in this knowledge entry is referenced from multiple sources including GRID identifiers and authority records.

## References

1. Virtual International Authority File
2. GRID Release 2016-12-06
3. Microsoft Academic Knowledge Graph