Medicines development:
Learning resources
Manga & Animation
This animated video and manga were jointly developed by AstraZeneca (a supporting member of YORIAILab) and Kyoto University of the Arts. They explain, in a clear and accessible way, some of the most difficult and potentially concerning sections of the informed consent document that people receive when considering participation in a clinical trial.
This manga explains the basics of clinical trials, including what clinical trials are, the costs involved, adverse events, and the compensation available for trial-related injuries.
Website
This page provides a curated list of websites, learning courses, and educational resources about drug development and clinical trials. The intended audience (e.g., elementary school students) has been classified by YORIAILab staff based on our review of each resource. These classifications are provided for users' convenience and may not reflect the original intent of the resource developers.
This resource list was created as part of the YORIAILab 2025 Internship Program. ➡️ (download the list in Excel)
Texts & Document
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🟨 Pharmaceutical development
🟩 For the general public
Clinical Trial Snippets
A series of four-panel comics that introduce basic concepts about medicines to help readers better understand clinical trials (more broadly, clinical research conducted to develop new medicines and other medical products).
The series was created in collaboration with illustrator Mame Hoshikawa.
Hoshikawa Mame
@mame.illust(https://www.instagram.com/mame.illust/profilecard/?igsh=MWplajFiYzNxcDRndQ==)
Click here for the 4-panel comic: