https://meetings.embo.org/event/26-x-chromosome

We are pleased to announce the EMBO Workshop "Dosage compensation and evolution of the X chromosome," co-organized by WPI-ASHBi (Kyoto University) and EMBO. The workshop will be held on 19–22 October 2026 at Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan.

This international workshop focuses on X chromosome biology, a key determinant of sex differences in development and disease. Leading experts will gather to discuss X-chromosome inactivation and its regulation. The program will highlight recent advances in human in vitro models, evolutionary diversity across species, and the role of sex chromosomes in development and disease.

[Event Information]
Dates: 19–22 October 2026
Venue: Hokkaido University (Sapporo, Japan)
Website: https://meetings.embo.org/event/26-x-chromosome

[Registration & Deadlines]
Registration: https://meetings.embo.org/event/26-x-chromosome
Abstract Submission Deadline: 1 July 2026
Registration Deadline: 1 July 2026
Registration Fee: Student/Postdocs: 385 EUR / Academic: 605 EUR / Industry: 900 EUR
• Note: Fees include coffee breaks, 4 lunches, 2 dinners, and the excursion fee. (Accommodation is NOT included. Please refer to the official website for details.)

[Organizers]
Takashi Sado (Kindai Univ.), Asato Kuroiwa (Hokkaido Univ.), Edda Schulz (Max Planck Institute), Ikuhiro Okamoto (Kyoto Univ.), Rafael Galupa (CBI), Mitinori Saitou (Kyoto Univ.)

[Contact]
Workshop Secretariat
embows-26xchromosome[*] gtcenter.co.jp
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WPI-ASHBi (Co-organizing Institution) / Workshop Secretariat
Institute for the Advanced Study of Human Biology (WPI-ASHBi), Kyoto University

We are pleased to announce that the RIKEN BDR Symposium 2026 "Biological Horizons: Innovative Explorations into Life’s Mechanisms and Dynamics," will be held on March 2 to 3, 2026 at RIKEN Center for Biosystems Dynamics Research, Kobe, Japan.

We encourage the submission of abstracts for the poster session to facilitate a lively and informative exchange of ideas. A small number of poster abstracts will be selected for oral presentations. Travel grants and Poster awards are available to encourage young researchers from around the world.

We look forward to welcoming you to our Center in March 2026.

The symposium is jointly hosted by Grant-in-Aid for Transformative Research Areas (A) "Establishment of pH-responsive Biology" "Integration of Extracellular Information by Multimodal ECM Activity" "Mechanical Self-transformation of Living Systems".

OUTLINE>
URL:https://www2.bdr.riken.jp/sympo/2026/
Date:March 2 (Monday) - 3 (Tuesday), 2026
Venue:RIKEN Center for Biosystems Dynamics Research, Kobe, Japan
Registration fee: FREE (Banquet and lunch fee required separately)
Deadline:Sunday, November 30, 2025 (JST)
- Abstract submission for oral presentations
- Registrations from overseas
- Travel grant application
Sunday, February 1, 2026 (JST)
- Abstract submission for poster presentations
- General registration
Confirmed Speakers:https://www2.bdr.riken.jp/sympo/2026/speakers-e.html
Contact:RIKEN BDR Symposium 2026 Secretariat
E-mail:bdr-sympo2026@ml.riken.jp

Registration| https://forms.gle/hi917Zajb4frGPGk9
Detail| https://ashbi.kyoto-u.ac.jp/event/event-symposium/19586/

We are delighted to host the ASHBi Symposium 2025 – Human Early Development: in vivo and in vitro, on September 18–19, 2025, at Kyoto University.

The earliest stages of human development hold vital clues for understanding health, disease, and the fundamental biology of our species. Recent advances in imaging, genomics, and especially the development of sophisticated in vitro models of embryonic development and organogenesis have fueled growing interest and transformative renaissance in human embryology research. These models offer unprecedented, ethically guided windows into processes once hidden within the womb, complementing traditional in vivo studies and opening new frontiers in this field.

Fourteen leading experts (9 international, 5 from Japan) will present pioneering research in developmental biology, stem cell science, and human/primate embryology. We look forward to seeing you at this two-day inspirational scientific event.

ASHBi Worishop Symposium 2025 – Human Early Development in vivo and in vitro

Registration| https://forms.gle/hi917Zajb4frGPGk9
Detail| https://ashbi.kyoto-u.ac.jp/event/event-symposium/19586/

Date & Time| Thursday, September 18 – Friday, September 19, 2025
Venue| Nitori Hall, Center for Cancer Immunotherapy and Immunobiology (CCII), Kyoto University
[NOTE] On-site participation will be closed when capacity of 100 is reached.
Language| English
Eligibility| All Academic Researchers and students

Speakers|
Cantas Alev (Kyoto University, JP)
Laurent David (Nantes Université, FR)
Du Peng (Peking University, CN)
Masatsugu Ema (Shiga University of Medical Science, JP)
Mingxia Gu (University of California, Los Angeles, US)
Jingtao Guo (Chinese Academy of Sciences, CN)
Idse Heemskerk (University of Michigan, US)
Mo Li (KAUST, SA)
Tomonori Nakamura (Kyoto University, JP)
Ryuichi Nishinakamura (Kumamoto University, JP)
Peter Rugg-Gunn (Babraham Institute, UK)
Mitinori Saitou (Kyoto University, JP)
Mijo Simunovic (Columbia University, US)
Leqian Yu (Chinese Academy of Sciences, CN)

Organizer| Cantas Alev (Kyoto University)

Contact | ashbi-event[*]mail2.adm.kyoto-u.ac.jp
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20th ICDB
SDB 84th Annual Meeting
12th LASDB Meeting
https://www.sdbonline.org/2025icdb

Program Co-Chairs
Marianne Bronner, International Society of Developmental Biology
Carole LaBonne, Society for Developmental Biology
Juan Riesgo, Latin American Society for Developmental Biology

Upcoming Deadlines
Abstract Deadline: March 12, 2025
Registration Deadline: April 16, 2025
Housing Deadline: May 25, 2025