Abstract
The talk presents the origins of the "big science” after World War II and its importance for social change, daily life and the economy. It highlights changes in the organization of research and innovation, discussing a few cases in the domain of biomedical sciences.

Prof. Barona-Vilar	Organizer－Prof. Takafuji (left) Audience

(From left) Prof. Takafuji, Prof. Barona-Vilar, Director Hiyama

66th IROAST Seminar