Second Conjoint Meeting of RIKEN and ISM
We are pleased to announce the Second Conjoint Meeting between ISM and RIKEN, which will take place from September 24-25 in Tokyo, Japan.
After the success of the first RIKEN-ISM meeting in Tokyo, which gathered participants from many countries and scientific fields, the International Society of Microbiota and RIKEN welcome the global microbiome community for a new edition of this interdisciplinary scientific meeting. Read More
The University of Tokyo to Welcome RIKEN and ISM for
Second Conjoint Microbiome Meeting This September
The University of Tokyo will serve as host city for the Second Conjoint Meeting between the International Society of Microbiota (ISM) and RIKEN, scheduled for September 24–25, 2026. Building on the momentum of the inaugural RIKEN-ISM meeting, which drew researchers, clinicians, and innovators from dozens of countries, this second edition promises to be an even broader and more impactful gathering for the global microbiome community.
The Scientific Vision of the ISM–RIKEN Tokyo Meeting
The ISM–RIKEN Tokyo Meeting aims to advance a new phase of microbiota science, moving beyond the description of microbial communities toward a deeper understanding of how microbial ecosystems regulate human physiology.
Researchers from multiple disciplines will gather in Tokyo to explore how microbiota influence metabolism, immunity, and cellular function through the production of microbial metabolites. These molecules act as key biological signals connecting microbial ecosystems with host metabolic pathways.
Advancing Microbiota Research into Medicine
Japan’s Contributions to Mechanism, Translation, and Clinical Impact
Over the course of this meeting, one message has emerged with clarity: microbiota research in Japan has reached a level of scientific maturity characterized by mechanistic depth and growing clinical relevance. The work presented here reflects not only technical excellence, but also a sustained effort to connect fundamental microbiology with medical application.
Tokyo Microbiota 2025 Recognizes Excellence in Science, Health Impact, and Innovation
Tokyo Microbiota 2025 celebrated outstanding contributions to microbiota research through its Scientific Awards, Healthy Impact Awards, and Innovation Awards, highlighting progress from fundamental science to clinical and industrial innovation.
Abstracts Book 2025 and VOD
The abstracts book and VOD bring together all scientific contributions presented at the meeting, from oral communications and poster sessions to innovation-focused presentations. It reflects the diversity of topics discussed and provides a complete overview of the research shared during the conference.
Confirmed Speakers
Who Attended ISM Tokyo ?
Sponsors
Morinaga – Japan
Meiji – Japan
Yakult – Japan
Glico – Japan
Metagen, Inc. – Japan
Institutions & Associations
AITBI Association – Italy
ISAPP – International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics – Global
Biodiversity Research Center, Academia Sinica – Taiwan
Initiative Immunology Frontier Research Center – Japan
World Premier International Research Center – Japan
RIKEN Center for Integrative Medical Sciences (IMS) – Japan
National Institutes of Biomedical Innovation, Health and Nutrition – Japan
National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center – Japan
A*STAR Skin Research Labs – Singapore
Universities, Research Institutes & Hospitals
Japan
DNA Chip Research Inc.
Gunma University
Hiroshima University
Jikei University School of Medicine
Juntendo University School of Medicine
Keio University School of Medicine
Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine
Kyushu University
Niigata University
Osaka University
University of the Ryukyus
University of Tokyo
JSR Corporation
Taiwan
Academia Sinica
National Cheng Kung University
NTU Institute of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine
Kaohsiung Medical University
South Korea
Ghent University Global Campus (GUGC)
Jeju National University
Seoul National University Hospital
Sungkyunkwan University
Dongshin University, College of Korean Medicine
Samyang Corp
Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan
Fudan University
Qingdao Institute of BioEnergy and Bioprocess Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences
The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University
Singapore
A*STAR Skin Research Labs
Poland
Medical University of Warsaw
Nencki Institute of Experimental Biology
Kazakhstan
National Laboratory Astana, Nazarbayev University
France
Seventure Partners
Germany
Helios Klinikum Krefeld
Leibniz-HKI Institute
Heidelberg University Hospital
Greece
Medical School, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Hong Kong
Hong Kong Baptist University
The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Israel
Robert H. Smith Faculty of Agriculture, Hebrew University
Tel Aviv University
Italy
University of Naples Federico II
Spain
Institut d’Investigació Biomèdica de Girona, Hospital Trueta de Girona
University of Girona
Thailand
Mahidol University
Malaysia
National University of Malaysia (UKM)
Turkey
Selcuk University
Ankara University
Canada
McGill University
United States
Georgetown University School of Medicine
University of Michigan
Weill Cornell Medicine
UT Southwestern Medical Center
Australia
The University of Melbourne
Saudi Arabia
King Saud University, Riyadh – Consultant in Clinical Nutrition