The Institute of Resource Development and Analysis (IRDA) was established for the purpose of promoting comprehensive education and research in various scientific areas by providing diverse research resources and information. Two major objectives of the IRDA are: 1) Production, development, preservation, and supply of experimental animals, including genetically engineered animals, and construction and analysis of databases using advanced bioinformatics, and mouse phenotyping analysis and 2) Research, education, enlightenment, data management, and technical support for experiments using laboratory animals, genetic materials, and radioisotopes.