Next Frontiers in Life Science: HFSP × Nobel Prize in Kyoto | Kyoto University Office of Research Acceleration

Date

Saturday, October 4, 2025, 9:00–14:00

Venue

Nitori Hall, Center for Cancer Immunotherapy and Immunobiology (CCII), Kyoto University

HFSP Science Summit 2025 – Campus Dialogue at Kyoto University

As part of the HFSP Science Summit 2025, Kyoto University is hosting a Campus Dialogue event titled “Next Frontiers in Life Science: HFSP × Nobel Prize in Kyoto” to foster the next generation of life science researchers and promote international research networks.

In collaboration with the Human Frontier Science Program Organization (HFSPO), this special event will welcome 10 distinguished guests, including Nobel Laureates and HFSP Nakasone Award recipients. Through keynote lectures by Nobel Laureates, poster presentations, and flash talks by early-career researchers, this event will offer a unique opportunity for early-career scientists to engage in academic exchange and explore the frontiers of life science from multiple perspectives.

The event will also feature the announcement of the recipient of the Kyoto University Lectureship Award [Physiology or Medicine], Kyoto University’s newly launched initiative to recognize exceptional contributions in the field.

We warmly welcome participants at all career stages ―from undergraduate students to postdoctoral researchers and senior scientists. This event offers an exceptional opportunity to engage directly with some of the world’s leading researchers and explore new horizons in life science.

If you are interested in participating, please register via the form below. Registration will close once capacity is reached.

Eligibility

Early-career researchers (including students and postdoctoral fellows)
Researchers interested in HFSP
Research administrators and those involved in international collaboration etc.

Language

English

Tentative Program

Time	Program
8:30 – 9:00	Registration
9:00 – 9:15	Opening Remarks
9:15 – 9:45	Introduction to HFSPO and introduction to HFSP Research Grants and Fellowships
9:45 – 10:45	Nobel Laureates’ Forum: Setting the Scene Messages from six Nobel Laureates and a panel discussion
10:45 – 11:30	Keynote Lecture Speaker: Professor Svante Pääbo 　　　　[2022 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine]
11:30 – 12:30	Luncheon Poster Viewing and Interaction among participants and Nobel Laureates and Nakasone Awardees
12:30 – 13:30	Best Presentation Awards and Flash Talk by the Awardees
13:30 – 13:45	Announcement of the Kyoto University Lectureship Award [Physiology or Medicine]
13:45 – 14:00	Closing Remarks
14.00-15.00	HFSP Individual Consultations

Speakers and program details are subject to change. The latest information will be updated on this webpage..

Registration

Please register using the form below.

Registration Form

Poster Presentation Application

We are currently accepting applications for poster presentations.
Application deadline: July 25, 2025

Poster Presentation Application Form

Contact

International Collaboration, Kyoto University Office of Research Acceleration (KURA)
E-mail: kura-int*mail2.adm.kyoto-u.ac.jp (Please replace * with @)