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NanoLSI Transformative Research A

International Symposium
Physical Biology of Multicellular Dynamics

March 12 - 13, 2026 MIRAICHI Research Center, Kanazawa University

OVERVIEW

Outline

Multicellular dynamics— key process by which the functions and forms of tissues, organs, and entire organisms are shaped— have long been, and continue to be, one of the central focuses for researchers working at the intersection of biology and physics. This symposium aims to highlight recent advances in understanding various aspects of such multicellular dynamics through the lens of physics, covering topics such as cell-cell interactions, morphogenesis, tissue organization, and multiscale cell mechanics.

Organizers

Tetsuya Hiraiwa (Institute of Physics, Academia Sinica)
Satoru Okuda (Nano Life Science Institute, Kanazawa Univ.)

Date & Time

March 12, 2026, 9:30 AM – March 13, 2026, 1:30 PM

Venue

MIRAICHI Research Center, 3rd Floor
Kanazawa University
Kakuma-machi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa 920-1192, Japan
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Language

English

Registration Fee

Free of charge

Acknowledgments

NanoLSI Transformative Research A

PROGRAM

Speakers

  1. Chen-Hui Chen (Institute of Cellular and Organismic Biology, Academia Sinica)
  2. Antoine Diez (RIKEN Center for Interdisciplinary Theoretical and Mathematical Sciences)
  3. Natalie Dye (Mechanobiology Institute, National University of Singapore)
  4. Takeshi Fukuma (Nano Life Science Institute, Kanazawa University)
  5. Chin-lin Guo (Institute of Physics, Academia Sinica)
  6. Sayuki Hirano (Graduate School of Biostudies, Kyoto University)
  7. Tsuyoshi Hirashima (Mechanobiology Institute, National University of Singapore)
  8. Fumio Motegi (Institute for Genetic Medicine, Hokkaido University)
  9. Shizue Ohsawa (Graduate School of Science, Nagoya University)
  10. Alice Tsuboi (RIKEN Center for Biosystems Dynamics Research)
  11. Hiroyuki Uechi (Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Kyoto University)
  12. Yu-Chiun Wang (RIKEN Center for Biosystems Dynamics Research)
  13. Tetsuya Hiraiwa (Institute of Physics, Academia Sinica)
  14. Satoru Okuda (Nano Life Science Institute, Kanazawa University)

Program

Thursday, March 12
TimeSpeakers
9:00 - 9:30Registration
9:30 - 10:50Opening Remarks
TBD
TBD
10:50 - 11:10Coffee Break
11:10 - 12:15TBD
TBD
12:15 - 13:15Lunch Break
13:15 - 14:35TBD
TBD
14:35 - 15:00Coffee Break
15:00 - 16:05TBD
TBD
16:05 - 16:30Coffee Break
16:30 - 17:50TBD
TBD
18:00 - 20:00Banquet
Friday, March 13
TimeSpeakers
9:00 - Venue Opens / Coffee Available
9:30 - 10:35TBD
TBD
10:35 - 11:00Coffee Break
11:00 - 12:20TBD
TBD
12:20 - 12:25Closing Remarks
12:25 - 13:30Lunch with Free Discussion

LUNCH

Lunch

Fee: 1,000 yen for each day (registration required; via the registration form)
  1. There are only a limited number of places nearby to have lunch, so we recommend ordering a lunch box through the registration form.
  2. The cost of the lunch box will be advanced by the conference, and therefore no changes can be made after registration.

BANQUET

Banquet

Date & Time: March 12, from 6:00 PM
Venue: Same location as the symposium
Fee: 4,000 yen (registration required; via the registration form)

REGISTRATION

How to Register

Please register using the following form.
► Registration Form

Registration Deadline

Saturday, January 31, 2026 (JST)

Registration Fee

Free of charge

Accomodation

Participants are kindly requested to arrange their own accommodation.
As there are few hotels near the venue, we recommend staying in the downtown "Korinbo" area, such as:

ACCESS

Access

The venue, Kanazawa University Kakuma Campus, is located a bit away from the train station and downtown area. Transportation by bus or taxi is required.
MIRAICHI Research Center, Kanazawa University
Kakuma-machi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa 920-1192, Japan


Komatsu Airport ⇔ Kanazawa Station (by Bus)

  • Duration & Fee: approx. 55 min, 1,300 yen
  • Take the Hokuriku Railway Limousine Bus running between Komatsu Airport.
  • Get off at Kanazawa Station (West Gate).

Kanazawa Station / Korinbo (Downtown) ⇔ MIRAICHI Research Center (by Taxi)

  • Duration & Fee: approx. 25 minutes, approx. 3,500 yen
  • From Station: Take a taxi from the "Kenrokuen-guchi (East Gate)" taxi stand.
  • From Korinbo: Take a taxi from a nearby taxi stand or on the street.
  • Tell the driver: "Kanazawa University, Kakuma Campus, MIRAICHI Research Center".
    If not understood, please say: "Nano Life Science Institute (ナノ生命科学研究所)" or "Cancer Research Institute (がん進展制御研究所)".

Kanazawa Station ⇔ Kanazawa University Kakuma Campus (by Bus)

  • Duration & Fee: approx. 32 minutes, 380 yen
  • From Station: Take bus No. 93, 94, or 97 bound for "Kanazawa University (Kakuma Campus)" from "Kenrokuen-guchi (East Gate) Bus Terminal" (Bus Stop No. 8). Get off at "Kanazawa University Institute of Natural Science".
  • Return trip: From the same stop ("Kanazawa University Institute of Natural Science"), take bus No. 93, 94, or 97 back to Kanazawa Station.

Korinbo (Downtown) ⇔ Kanazawa University Kakuma Campus (by Bus)

  • Duration & Fee: approx. 22 minutes, 380 yen
  • From Korinbo: Take bus No. 93, 94, 96, or 97 bound for "Kanazawa University (Kakuma Campus)" from "Shiko Kinenkan-mae" (四高記念館前, in front of Ishikawa Shiko Memorial Park) (Bus Stop No. 1). Get off at "Kanazawa University Institute of Natural Science".
  • Return trip: From the same stop ("Kanazawa University Institute of Natural Science"), take bus No. 93, 94, 96, or 97 back to Korinbo.

Note: Kanazawa University Kakuma Campus is different from Kanazawa University Hospital. Please be sure to head to the Kakuma Campus (Institute of Natural Science area), not the hospital.


Bus Station ⇔ MIRAICHI Research Center (by Walk)

  • Duration: less than 10 min
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CONTACT

Contact

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