The Matching Event “Let’s gather here in Yokohama!”
Second Round of Proposal Submissions
Application Deadline: August 29(Fri), 2025, 17:00 (JST)
Proposals accepted during the first round of submissions are listed [here].
Event date and time: December 3 (Wed) and 4 (Thu), 19:00～ (about one hour)
At the 48th Annual Meeting, we plan to hold a networking event with the theme of "New Encounters". Events will be held on topics selected from ideas submitted in advance at the poster exhibition hall.
We aim to create an opportunity not only for academic research but also for various information related to science exchanges and a place for building connections.
※We accept the application from those who have registered for the meeting only.
The event scale will be from a minimum of 5 to a maximum of 20 participants per event.
※Alcohol, soft drinks, and light snacks arranged by the MBSJ2025 will be distributed.
※As this is a first-time event, the style may be subject to change according to the number of applications received.
Application Guidelines
Please access the application form via the button at the bottom of this page and register by the application deadline. Topics we call this time are not limited to academic topics, and a wide range of themes related to science are accepted. We eagerly look forward to receiving many applications.
Examples of event themes
・Let’s gather if you want to research of XX.
・Let’s gather if you are wondering where to study abroad.
・Let’s gather if you want to talk with invited speakers.
・Let’s gather if you struggle with applying KAKENHI, Grants-in-Aid for Scientific Research.
・Let’s gather If you are worried about going on to a doctoral program.
・Let's gather if this is your debut meeting.
・Let's gather if you try large research grants!
・A group for people who love XX organisms (e.g., Let's gather all lovers of minor organisms!)
・A group for people who love XX and science (e.g., A group for people who love sake and science)
・I want to do joint research on XX! (Joint research, industry-academia-government collaboration)
etc.
＊If you want to promote a product or service, please apply to the co-hosted seminar (Night Cafe Seminar).
(Please refrain from applying for the matching event.)
Each person may submit one event per day.
(Please refrain from submitting more than two events on the same day.)
Event title
Organizer’s information: Name, Affiliation, Age and Position
Organizers are required to be members of the Molecular Biology Society of Japan or the Biophysical Society of Japan, and to plan to attend the annual meeting.
Event details： Less than 800 characters in English
Preferred date： December 3 at 19:00 or December 4 at 19:00
People we would like to recommend to gather. (optional):
1A-01December 3 (Wed), 19:00～ (about one hour)
Calling all who want to analyze the genome of novel model organisms
1A-02December 3 (Wed), 19:00～ (about one hour)
Get started with in silico drug discovery!
1A-03December 3 (Wed), 19:00～ (about one hour)
Let’s gather lovers of protozoa (and lovers of minor organisms ) !
1A-04December 3 (Wed), 19:00～ (about one hour)
Is that PCR copy number correct ? If you want to face the precision, come over here!
1A-05December 3 (Wed), 19:00～ (about one hour)
Expanding Wildlife Research: Sample Sharing for New Collaborations
1A-06December 3 (Wed), 19:00～ (about one hour)
Turn your research findings into new initiatives!Let’s put aging research into practice - join us!
1A-07December 3 (Wed), 19:00～ (about one hour)
Leave the future behind, Let’s talk about the science you believe in.
1A-08December 3 (Wed), 19:00～ (about one hour)
[Research × DIY] Let’s Make Research a Bit Easier! (Beginner Session)
1A-09December 3 (Wed), 19:00～ (about one hour)
Gather around if you want to do research in the U.S.!
1A-10December 3 (Wed), 19:00～ (about one hour)
Association for Researchers of minor Aquatic Vertebrates (mAV)
1B-01December 3 (Wed), 13:00～ (about one hour)
Crossroads of research and childcare: An Exchange to Share the Real
2A-01December 4 (Thu), 19:00～ (about one hour)
Let’s gather if you are interested in the AlphaFold!
2A-02December 4 (Thu), 19:00～ (about one hour)
Molecular Biology Meets Fieldwork in Developing Countries: Bringing Innovation to the Frontlines with Your Skills
2A-03December 4 (Thu), 19:00～ (about one hour)
Is there always only one truth? If you’re having trouble reproducibly with your experiments, come here !
2A-04December 4 (Thu), 19:00～ (about one hour)
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?
2A-05December 4 (Thu), 19:00～ (about one hour)
How can we build the mental support system for researchers?
2A-06December 4 (Thu), 19:00～ (about one hour)
Tough times bring opportunity: How to get through?
2A-07December 4 (Thu), 19:00～ (about one hour)
[Research × DIY] Let’s Try Making Something for Research! (Hands-On Session)
Acceptance notice/ Minimum number of participants
The Organizing Committee will make the final decision and allocate event slots, so please note that we may not be able to meet all your requests.
We will call for the participants on our website for the selected projects. Please note that the minimum number of participants is more than 5 (the maximum number is 20). If a minimum of 5 participants will not be gathered, your event will be cancelled.
Requests to Organizers
Organizers must attend and manage your event by themselves.
The information of those attending your event will be shared with the organizer in advance, so please send event information to participants as necessary.
*Contacting participants will only be about the event. Any other contact is prohibited. *
