The 48th Annual Meeting of the Molecular Biology Society of Japan

The Matching Event

The Matching Event “Let’s gather here in Yokohama!”

＜Pre-registration is Now Open!＞

Pre-registration： October 15 (Wed) - November 6 (Thu), 2025, 17:00 JST
We would be pleased if you could join us.

What is a Matching Event Project?

At MBSJ2025, we plan to hold a networking event with the theme of "New Encounters".

By meeting and conversing with others who share the same goals or face similar challenges, we hope to create opportunities for new relationships and collaborations to emerge.

This Annual Meeting, which will gather over 8,000 participants, offers a unique opportunity to meet and connect with many professionals. We look forward to your participation.

Event Overview

Dates & Times

December 3, 19:15–20:30

December 4, 19:15–20:30

(*Some sessions will be held during the daytime.)

Venue

Pacifico Yokohama, Poster Exhibition Hall – Special Event Area
(*Some sessions will be held in meeting rooms.)

★ Food & Beverages

During the event, you will be able to enjoy light snacks, alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, and a selection of sake from Fukui Prefecture provided by the Annual Meeting.

We hope you will enjoy these refreshments and take the opportunity to deepen in a relaxed atmosphere.

* As this is a first-time event, the style may be subject to change according to the number of applications received. The latest information will be provided on this website on an ongoing basis.

Pre-registration Instructions

Please complete the required information in the application form below by the deadline.
Those who register in advance will be given priority for participation.
On the day of the event, we plan to accept walk-in participants who have not registered in advance; however, if there are too many participants, entry may be restricted.
We therefore recommend pre-registration to ensure priority access.

Registration Period:: Until November 6 (Thu), 2025, 17:00 JST
Eligibility:: All individuals planning to attend the Annual Meeting
*Participation in this event requires prior registration for the Annual Meeting.
Event Selection:: Please refer to the list below and select your preferred event(s).

〈For Application〉

・Pre-registration limit: One event per day.

・Participants are free to enter and leave, or join other events on the day.

・Depending on registration numbers, events may be rescheduled or canceled.

・Details of the events you register for will be provided by email or on the Annual Meeting website around mid-November.
*Some information may also be sent directly from the event organizers.

Pre-registration

List of Scheduled Events

December 3 (Wed)

1B-01 December 3 (Wed)
13:00～Conference Center

Crossroads of research and childcare: An Exchange to Share the Real: Organizer
Nagashima Ayumi (Institute of Science Tokyo)

1A-01 December 3 (Wed)
19:15～Exhibition Hall

Calling all who want to analyze the genome of novel model organisms: Organizer
Bono Hidemasa (Hiroshima University)

1A-02 December 3 (Wed)
19:15～Exhibition Hall

Get started with in silico drug discovery!: Organizer
Ikeda Yoshiki (Kyoto University)

1A-03 December 3 (Wed)
19:15～Exhibition Hall

Let’s gather lovers of protozoa (and lovers of minor organisms ) !: Organizer
Kawaguchi Takayuki (National Institute for Basic Biology)

1A-04 December 3 (Wed)
19:15～Exhibition Hall

Is that PCR copy number correct ? If you want to face the precision, come over here!: Organizer
Futo Satoshi (FASMAC)Nakae Hiroki (Japan bio Measurement & Analysis Consortium)

1A-05 December 3 (Wed)
19:15～Exhibition Hall

Expanding Wildlife Research: Sample Sharing for New Collaborations: Organizer
imai hiroyuki (Yamaguchi Univeristy)Matsuya Sumito (Kagoshima University)

1A-06 December 3 (Wed)
19:15～Exhibition Hall

Turn your research findings into new initiatives!Let’s put aging research into practice - join us!: Organizer
Okajima Hidetoshi (Keio University)

1A-07 December 3 (Wed)
19:15～Exhibition Hall

Leave the future behind, Let’s talk about the science you believe in.: Organizer
Ayano Takahito (National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center)

1A-08 December 3 (Wed)
19:15～Exhibition Hall

[Research × DIY] Let’s Make Research a Bit Easier! (Beginner Session): Organizer
Sakamoto Kohshiroh (The University of Tokyo)Kobayashi Masaki (The University of Tokyo)

1A-09 December 3 (Wed)
19:15～Exhibition Hall

Gather around if you want to do research in the U.S.!: Organizer
Kawasumi Masaoki (University of Washington)

1A-10 December 3 (Wed)
19:15～Exhibition Hall

Association for Researchers of minor Aquatic Vertebrates (mAV): Organizer
Shigetani Yasuyo (The Jikei University School of Medicine)

1A-11 December 3 (Wed)
19:15～Exhibition Hall

Exploring the Boundary of Cellular Life and Death through "Vibration Phenomena"-Towards a Collaborative Verification of a New Pathophysiological Model of ECM Physical Disruption-: Organizer
Fukushi Tsugumi (Miyama hospital)

1A-12 December 3 (Wed)
19:15～Exhibition Hall

Anyone who wants to go treasure hunting in the dark proteome, gather around!: Organizer
Suenaga Yusuke (Chiba Cancer Center Research Institute)Matsumoto Akinobu (Nagoya University)

1A-13 December 3 (Wed)
19:15～Exhibition Hall

Life is a grand experiment! Come chat about GTP research with Atsuo!: Organizer
Sasaki Atsuo (University of Cincinnati )

1A-14 December 3 (Wed)
19:15～Exhibition Hall

Gathering Graduate Student! ~Talk, Talk, Talk about future research!~: Organizer
Yabuki Mana (Science Tokyo)

1A-15 December 3 (Wed)
19:15～Exhibition Hall

Equity in Science: Where we are and where we could be: Organizer
Wong Wai Cheng (The University of Osaka)

1A-16 December 3 (Wed)
19:15～Exhibition Hall

Giving back to the world: What contributions can we make?: Organizer
Horigome Chihiro (Tohoku University)

1A-17 December 3 (Wed)
19:15～Exhibition Hall

Comprehensive multiomics analysis reveals distinct differences between different choroid plexus tumors: Organizer
Li Zhenhua (Shandong Second Medical University)

1A-18 December 3 (Wed)
19:15～Exhibition Hall

Interested in tubes/ tube-like structures? Join us!: Organizer
Yoshimatsu Yasuhiro (Niigata University)Sakaue Tomohisa (Ehime University)

1A-19 December 3 (Wed)
19:15～Exhibition Hall

International Research Career Session: Perspectives from Postdocs: Organizer
En Atsuki (Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center)

1A-20 December 3 (Wed)
19:15～Exhibition Hall

Want to rock out with the Kurumizaka Band at the public lecture? Come join us!: Organizer
Organizing Committee Planning

December 4 (Thu)

2A-01 December 4 (Thu)
19:15～ Exhibition Hall

Let’s gather if you are interested in the AlphaFold!: Organizer
Kawaguchi Shinichi (The University of Osaka)

2A-02 December 4 (Thu)
19:15～ Exhibition Hall

Molecular Biology Meets Fieldwork in Developing Countries: Bringing Innovation to the Frontlines with Your Skills: Organizer
Hachiya Masahiko (Japan Institute for Health Security)

2A-03 December 4 (Thu)
19:15～ Exhibition Hall

Is there always only one truth? If you’re having trouble reproducibly with your experiments, come here !: Organizer
Nakae Hiroki (Japan bio Measurement & Analysis Consortium)Futo Satoshi (FASMAC)

2A-04 December 4 (Thu)
19:15～ Exhibition Hall

Men’s Parental Leave in Academia: A Roundtable Discussion for Those Who Have Taken Leave, Those Considering It, and Their Supporters: How Can We Live Fulfilling Lives?: Organizer
imai hiroyuki (Yamaguchi Univeristy)Matsuya Sumito (Kagoshima University)

2A-05 December 4 (Thu)
19:15～ Exhibition Hall

How can we build the mental support system for researchers?: Organizer
Okazaki Koei (Ciba University)

2A-06 December 4 (Thu)
19:15～ Exhibition Hall

Tough times bring opportunity: How to get through?: Organizer
Takayama Yuko (Teikyo University)

2A-07 December 4 (Thu)
19:15～ Exhibition Hall

[Research × DIY] Let’s Try Making Something for Research! (Hands-On Session): Organizer
Sakamoto Kohshiroh (The University of Tokyo)Kobayashi Masaki (The University of Tokyo)

2A-08 December 4 (Thu)
19:15～ Exhibition Hall

If you want to connect research and Femtech, come here!: Organizer
Takeishi Aya (Tokai University )

2A-10 December 4 (Thu)
19:15～ Exhibition Hall

Interests in Virology?: Organizer
Sato Kei (The University of Tokyo)

2A-11 December 4 (Thu)
19:15～ Exhibition Hall

Yoga Philosophy and the Pursuit of Ideals — Applying the Study of “How to Use the Mind" to Researchers’ Careers: Organizer
Sasaki Atsuo (University of Cincinnati )

2A-12 December 4 (Thu)
19:15～ Exhibition Hall

To become independant researcher ~To change good chance from bad situation~: Organizer
Yabuki Mana (Science Tokyo)

2A-13 December 4 (Thu)
19:15～ Exhibition Hall

Let’s supercharge molecular biology research with generative AI!: Organizer
Miyajima Nobuyuki (Next Generation Life Sicence Research Institute, Inc.)

2A-14 December 4 (Thu)
19:15～ Exhibition Hall

Come on if you belong to a university and have worked in office.: Organizer
Kimura Takahiro (Tohoku University)

2A-15 December 4 (Thu)
19:15～ Exhibition Hall

Gather for Participatory Science: Moving Science Forward Together!: Organizer
Ishikawa Marumi (Fukuoka University)Aoki Yuichi (Tohoku University)

2A-16 December 4 (Thu)
19:15～ Exhibition Hall

The Geek Community for DNA Replication Researchers: Organizer
Igarashi Taichi (Kyoto University)

2A-17 December 4 (Thu)
19:15～ Exhibition Hall

What is youth in biology?: Organizer
Mori Masaki (National Center for Child Health and Development)

2A-18 December 4 (Thu)
19:15～ Exhibition Hall

Philosophy of biology - what is it? Let’s gather here!With a philosophy of biology researcher: ideas you might use in your work tomorrow: Organizer
Sato Kosuke (Hokkaido university)

2A-19 December 4 (Thu)
19:15～ Exhibition Hall

Let’s talk about the COVID-19 pandemic beyond conspiracy theories: Organizer
Nitta Takeshi (Tokyo University of Science)

2A-20 December 4 (Thu)
19:15～ Exhibition Hall

From Interstitial Stroma to Interstitial Time: A Symposium on Co-creation and Innovation: Organizer
Nishina Takashi (Toho University)Kurashima Yosuke (Chiba University)

How to Participate on the Day

Information on participation will be provided by email or on the Annual Meeting website around mid-November.

Inquiry

MBSJ2025 Secretariat

E-mail: mbsj2025@aeplan.co.jp