The Pias Group takes corporate citizenship seriously, aware of its responsibility to contribute to the betterment of society. The array of our products that enhance living is just one way of doing that. We also promote corporate citizenship activities that aim to achieve an environment essential for promoting research, and to enhance the quality of life for people who suffer from skin problems. Established to promote the development of the sciences of dermatology and plastic surgery, the Lydia O'Leary Memorial Foundation is an organization that supports research programs. The organization grants subsidies for worthy research projects from basic to clinical studies, and also offers scholarships for researchers to study abroad. It confers the Yasuda-Sakamoto Award on researchers who have made outstanding contributions to the progress of dermatological treatment and dermatological science, and bestows the Makoto Seiji Award for outstanding research on melanin pigment studies. Through its extensive support, the Foundation contributes to cultivating talented researchers and creating research environments that motivate scientific discoveries.   Lydia O'Leary Memorial Foundation 8-5-1 Nishi-Shinjuku Shinjuku-ku Tokyo 160-0023 Japan Tel: 81-(0)3-5348-1453 Another aspect of social contribution the Pias Group conducts is through assisting a non-profit organization known as the Medical Makeup Association. This organization provides skin problem sufferers of birthmarks, scars and burns with an information exchange forum, while also offering counseling advice and effective makeup services. This association aims to help improve the quality of life for people suffering from skin ailments through suitable makeup. Medical Makeup Association 2-10 Yotsuya Shinjuku-ku Tokyo 160-0023 Japan Tel: 81-(0)3-5638-2166