First Conjoint Meeting of RIKEN and International Society of Microbiota

We are pleased to announce the First Conjoint Meeting between ISM and RIKEN, which will take place from October 8-9 in Tokyo, Japan. This conference aims to establish a dynamic platform for the exchange of ideas and innovations between East and West.

This meeting is a part of the RIKEN Symposium Series.

 

Among the Speakers

Decoding the Skin’s Hidden Ecosystem: Microbiome and pH Gradients as Therapeutic Frontiers

Masayuki Amagai, RIKEN Center for Integrative Medical Sciences and Keio University School of Medicine, Japan

Maintaining Gut Symbiosis: The Crucial Role of the Mucosal Barrier in Preventing Intestinal Inflammation

Kiyoshi Takeda, World Premier International Research Center Initiative Immunology Frontier Research Center & Osaka University, Japan

The Evolution of Microbiota Research: Past, Present & Future - Opening Keynote

Hiroshi Ohno, RIKEN Center for Integrative Medical Sciences, Japan

Cognitive Domains and the Gut Microbiome

José Manuel Fernández-Real, Institut d'Investigació Biomèdica de Girona, Hospital Trueta de Girona, and University of Girona, Spain

Microbiota Medicine: Shaping the Future of Health

Marvin Edeas, Institut Cochin, INSERM U1016, Université de Paris, France

Exploring the Gut Microbiota's Role in Cancer Development and Progression

Naoko Ohtani, Osaka Metropolitan University, Japan

Deciphering the interactions between gut microbiota and male fertility

Cristian O’Flaherty, McGill University, Canada

Crohn's Disease and Gut Microbiome: Impact of Metabolites

Nobuhiko Kamada, University of Michigan, USA

Development of Microbiome Medicine and Precision Nutrition Based on Japanese Gut Microbiota Research

Jun Kunisawa, Deputy Director General of National Institutes of Biomedical Innovation, Health and Nutrition, Japan

Microbiota and Longevity: Targeting Healthy Aging

Tokyo Targeting Microbiota Conference will dedicate a session to Microbiota and Longevity: Targeting Healthy Aging. This session will explore the fascinating connection between the microbiota and the aging process, addressing the critical question: Can we modulate aging through microbiota? Aging is associated with changes in the gut microbiota, which can lead to increased inflammation, weakened immunity, and a higher risk of age-related diseases such as metabolic disorders, neurodegenerative diseases, and cardiovascular issues.

Fermentation and New Strains: From Tradition to Innovation

Tokyo Targeting Microbiota Conference will discuss fermentation and new strains. This session will explore how traditional fermentation and the discovery of new microbial strains are improving health, nutrition, and medicine. Fermentation has been practiced for centuries in many cultures, particularly in places like Japan, where foods such as miso, natto, and sake have long been linked to better health. Today, scientists are uncovering how fermented foods and new microbes can benefit the body in powerful ways.