The 12th Takeda Science Foundation Symposium on PharmaSciences

General Information

  • Theme“ORGANOID 4D: Development, Disease, Diversity and Discovery”
  • DateFriday, January 23 – Saturday, January 24, 2026
  • VenueKnowledge Capital Congrès Convention Center
    Second Basement, North Building, GRAND FRONT OSAKA 3-1 Ofuka-cho, kita-ku, Osaka 530-0011
    [Access Map] https://www.congre-cc.jp/en/#directions
  • OrganizerTakeda Science Foundation
  • Organizing Committee
    • Takanori Takebe, M.D., Ph.D.
      Cincinnati Children‘s/ Institute of Science Tokyo/ The University of Osaka
    • Toshiro Sato, M.D., Ph.D.
      Keio University
    • Mitsuru Morimoto M.D., Ph.D.
      RIKEN Centre for Biosystems Dynamics Research
  • Eligibility for Entry
    • Scholars, researchers, and medical professionals affiliated with universities, research institutions, or hospitals, who have a professional interest in this symposium’s theme.
    • Research and development personnel, as well as experienced professionals from industries such as pharmaceuticals, chemicals, food, and medicine, who are engaged in work related to the theme of this symposium.
    • Please note that photographs taken during the symposium may be published by the Takeda Science Foundation on its official website or included in promotional materials, such as pamphlets. Your understanding and consent in advance are greatly appreciated.
  • Number of Attendees200 persons
    Please note that if there are many applicants, preference may be given to early-career researchers in academia, even if all applicants meet the eligibility criteria.
  • LanguageEnglish (No simultaneous interpretation provided.)
  • Call for PapersDeadline for Submission: Tuesday, September 30, 2025
    Please submit your abstract online.
    *Registration will open by mid-July.
  • Registration
    • Participation is free of charge.
    • Please register in advance by the deadline.
    • Registration Deadline: Friday, October 31, 2025
    • Please complete your registration online.
    *Registration will open by mid-July.
  • AccommodationFor poster presenters attending from distant locations (Presenter only. Not included co-authors), who will be provided with a free accommodation. Please note that the number of rooms are limited.
  • Secretariat
    • The 12th Takeda Science Foundation Symposium on PharmaSciences
    • c/o Congrès Inc.
    • Phone: +81-(0)6-6292-6048 Fax: +81-(0)6-6292-6066
    • E-mail: takedasci@congre.co.jp