March 1, 1963

Professor Hideo Kikkawe
Department of Genetics

Osaka University Medical School
33 Joancho

Kitaku, Osaka, Japan

Dear Professor Kikkewa:

| have been delighted to learn of the bold plans for the expansion

of work In molecular blolegy -- genetics, blochemistry and blophysics --
eat Oseke University under your direction. During my visit to Japan |

wes deeply Impressed by the contributions to science which your col leagues
and compatriots sre making, often under the most stringent conditions.
Despite the great diligenee, Industry and Intelligence with which your
research problems ere attacked, there can be no question of the severe
Himitations on the possibitities of Important sclentific progress which
are Imposed by the lack of sultable conditions In which to work, and

the organization of an effective team of collaborators with advance
training In many fields. The group thet you are bringing together Is one
of high and demonstrated talent, and | wish you all success In the realiza-
tion of your worthy aspirations for the benefit of science in Japan and In
the whole world.

With cordial best regards,

Sincerely yours,

Joshua Lederberg
Professor of Genetics

wae
ay

on