Human resources development for molecular imaging research is one of the missions of the Research Base for PET Diagnosis. We employ postdoctoral fellows and technical staff as personnel responsible for specialized knowledge and skills in regard to various research activities. In addition, we promote efficient training in collaboration with universities, as NIRS has entered into an agreement of partnership on molecular imaging research with the Graduate School of Tohoku University, where the "Molecular Imaging Teaching Course" is held from 2006.