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Three Awards. One Special Evening in Tokyo

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RIKEN–ISM Targeting Microbiota 2026 will celebrate scientific excellence, innovation and the next generation of microbiota research at Happo-en. On the evening of September 24, 2026, participants of Targeting Microbiota 2026 will gather at Happo-en, Tokyo, for the official Gala Dinner and Awards Ceremony. In the unique setting of one of Tokyo’s historic Japanese gardens, the…

Nature Portfolio, Yakult and ISM Join Forces in Tokyo to Connect Global Funding with Japanese Microbiome Research

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Nature Portfolio, Yakult and ISM Join Forces in Tokyo to Connect Global Funding with Japanese Microbiome Research From Japanese Microbiome Science to Global Opportunity A new opportunity is opening for the microbiome research community in Japan. On 24–25 September 2026 at The University of Tokyo, ISM–RIKEN Targeting Microbiota will welcome the Global Grants for Gut…

RIKEN Center Director Prof. Masayuki Amagai to Open the 2nd Joint RIKEN–ISM Targeting Microbiota 2026

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The Director of the RIKEN Center for Integrative Medical Sciences will officially launch the international meeting in Tokyo. Tokyo, Japan — September 1, 2026 — Prof. Masayuki Amagai, MD, PhD, Director of the RIKEN Center for Integrative Medical Sciences and Professor of Dermatology at Keio University School of Medicine, will deliver the opening remarks at…

Is Your Innovation Ready to Shape the Future of Microbiome Medicine?

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The microbiome field does not need another promising concept. It needs technologies, products, platforms, and solutions capable of moving microbiome science toward real clinical and industrial impact. At RIKEN–ISM Tokyo 2026, a dedicated Innovation Session will give companies, startups, biotech developers, and academic innovators the opportunity to present their latest advances to an international audience…

The Scientific Vision of the RIKEN-ISM Tokyo Meeting

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The RIKEN-ISM 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.…

The University of Tokyo will host the Second Conjoint RIKEN – ISM 2026 Meeting

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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…

Tokyo Microbiota 2025 Recognizes Excellence in Science, Health Impact, and Innovation

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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. Scientific Awards The Scientific Awards honored academic excellence and scientific rigor across diverse areas of microbiota research, including host–microbe interactions, immune regulation, metabolism, and translational microbiology:…

Tokyo Microbiota 2025 Concluding Remarks: Advancing Microbiota Research into Medicine – Japan’s Contributions to Mechanism, Translation, and Clinical Impact

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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. Japanese research groups…

Innovation Award Gala Dinner

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Join us for an elegant Gala Dinner on October 8th at the prestigious HAPPO-EN Restaurant, one of Tokyo’s most renowned venues. This exclusive evening presents an excellent opportunity to network in a relaxed and sophisticated atmosphere with our distinguished speakers and generous sponsors. Over exquisite cuisine and fine beverages, you’ll have the chance to: Engage…