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
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WPI-ASHBi (Co-organizing Institution) / Workshop Secretariat
Institute for the Advanced Study of Human Biology (WPI-ASHBi), Kyoto University

RIKEN is currently accepting applications for the FY 2027 Special Postdoctoral Researcher (SPDR) Program, from young, creative, independent researchers who will be a powerful force in furthering RIKEN’s research activities.

Number of openings: Around 70

Research fields:
Mathematical Sciences (pure mathematics, applied mathematics, computer science, information science, artificial intelligence, etc.), Physics I (particle, nuclear, astrophysics, etc.), Physics II (condensed matter, etc.), Chemistry, Biology (cell biology, developmental biology, plant biology, structural biology, microbiology, imaging, measuring, basic neuroscience, etc.), Medical Science (brain medical science, immunology, oncology, genome science, etc.) and Engineering that relate to research being conducted at RIKEN.

Qualifications:
Capable of independent and responsible pursuit of a research topic. See SPDR website for details.

Salary and benefits:
 Annual salary paid in monthly installments of 550,000 yen (gross amount).
 Commuting allowance (actual cost up to maximum of 150,000 yen per month)
 Housing allowance (partial payment of rent)
 Research budget: 1,000,000 yen per year. In addition, upon review, a maximum of 1,000,000 yen in total can be provided up to two times during the three-year SPDR term.
The amount for the first fiscal year and the last fiscal year is allotted on a pro-rata basis depending on the month in which the SPDR starts working at RIKEN.
 Fixed-term contract employee (3 years)

Applications will be accepted from February 2 to April 9, 2026.

Inquiry:
SPDR Desk, Research Personnel Development Section, RIKEN
2-1 Hirosawa, Wako, Saitama 351-0198 Japan
Email: wakate@ml.riken.jp
http://www.riken.jp/en/careers/programs/spdr/career2027/

Note: The provisions for this position are premised on RIKEN’s current budget and are subject to change with any change in the budget. Please check the website for details.

The Nakamura Lab in the Department of Genetics at Rutgers University is seeking two postdoctoral researchers (pending NIH council review) to investigate the genetic and developmental mechanisms underlying fish diversity and the fish-to-tetrapod transition.
Our lab integrates functional genomics, genetics, embryology, and comparative anatomy across diverse vertebrate systems, including actinopterygians (e.g., spotted gar and zebrafish) and chondrichthyans (sharks and rays). We welcome applicants with strong backgrounds in developmental biology, evolutionary biology, genomics, genetics, or related fields. Experience in fish embryology, high-throughput sequencing, or bioinformatics is a plus but not required. The starting salary of these positions is about $62,000/year, which is subject to previous experience.
Rutgers University is located in New Brunswick, NJ (45 minutes from NYC), within a vibrant research corridor offering extensive collaborative opportunities. The lab maintains active research connections with the American Museum of Natural History and the Marine Biological Laboratory.
Earliest start date: Fall 2026 (negotiable)
To apply, please send a CV, brief research statement, and contact information for three references to:

Tetsuya Nakamura
nakamura@dls.rutgers.edu
Lab website: http://nakamuralab.com/

Guidelines for Making a Nomination for 2026
https://www.ms-fund.keio.ac.jp/en/news/prize/2026/01191500.html/

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

Announcement of an assistant professor position（Department of Histology and Cell Biology, Faculty of Medicine, Kanazawa University, Japan）
Position Assistant professor position, non-tenured

Affiliation
Department of Histology and Cell Biology (Prof. Masaaki Nishiyama's lab), Faculty of Medicine, Kanazawa University, Japan.

Research
Research will be performed in Prof. Masaaki Nishiyama's lab.
It is known that dysregulation of epigenetic control mechanisms of gene expression is involved in the development of developmental disorders and cancer. In this field, research is being conducted from the molecular to the individual level with the aim of elucidating ‘mechanisms of gene expression regulation by chromatin remodeling’. In addition to molecular biological methods, we aim to elucidate new life phenomena and establish new disease treatments by utilizing cutting-edge technologies such as genome editing, next-generation sequencers, high-speed atomic force microscopy, organoid culture, optogenetics and artificial intelligence.

Job description
 Research in the fields of molecular biology or related fields.
 Education responsibilities include lectures, practical training, and research supervision in the following schools
- Bachelor courses of School of Medicine, School of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences.
- Master and Doctoral courses of Graduate School of Medical Sciences and Graduate School of Advanced Preventive Medical Sciences

Eligibility Requirements
 The applicant should hold a doctorate degree in a field of science related to this posting.
 The applicant should have strong enthusiasm for education and research.
 The applicant should have outstanding research achievements in a field of science related to molecular biology.
 The applicant should have excellent communication skills in English and Japanese.

Start of employment
As early as possible after April 1st, 2026.
The start date is negotiable.

Employment status
A full-time assistant professor, non-tenured (5 years term, reappointment possible upon evaluation).【If you are currently working at our university and work continuously, the total term of office, from the current term to the next term, cannot exceed 10 years.】

Reappointment evaluation items
1. Educational activities such as lectures, practical training and research supervision.
2. Research activities such as scientific paper publications, conference presentations, research fund acquisition, etc.
3. Contribution to Kanazawa University and the scientific community.

Deadline of application
Documents must arrive by 5:00 p.m. (JST) on October 31th, 2025.

Working condition and treatment
Please see the URL below for the detailed work regulations, etc. （in Japanese）
http://www.kanazawa-u.ac.jp/university/administration/regulation/rules.
*Salary will be calculated on an annual salary basis.

Required Documents
1. Letter of recommendation
Not necessarily required. If the applicant does not submit recommendation letters, please attach a note with the names, affiliations, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of two people who can be contacted.
2. Curriculum vitae (Form 1)
3. List of publications and activities (Form 2)
4. Major papers: 3
5. Description of the applicant's main achievements and aspirations for research and education (free style, within 2 pages of A4 paper).
*The above documents will not be returned even after the selection process. 
Where to submit documents (submitted by mail or email)
[By postal mail]
13-1 Takaramachi, Kanazawa City, 920-8640
To the Chair of the Faculty of Medicine, Kanazawa University
Document should be confidential and sent by registered mail and write in red on the cover sheet "Application for an assistant professor position at Department of Histology and Cell Biology."
[If sending by email]
Convert all required documents into PDF files and send them together in a single ZIP file to the administrative address listed below with the subject "Application for an assistant professor position at Histology and Cell Biology."
If the email size exceeds 10MB, please submit it using a file transfer service. After receiving the email, the administrative staff will contact you to confirm receipt. If you do not receive a reply within two business days, please contact the administrative staff.

Contact persons for inquiries
For administrative matters
c/o Misono Ikeda, Section Chief
Human Resources Section, General Affairs Division, Medical, Pharmaceutical and Health Administration Department, Kanazawa University
TEL +81-76-265-2112, FAX +81-76-234-4202
e-mail: t-jinji@adm.kanazawa-u.ac.jp

For job description
c/o Prof. Masaaki Nishiyama
TEL +81-76-265-2150 e-mail: nishiyam@staff.kanazawa-u.ac.jp

Additional statement
1. Kanazawa University is working to improve faculty members’ teaching skills in English and strengthen English education on the premise of increasing the number of subjects offered in English.
2. Kanazawa University promotes the development of diversity in the research and
education environment.
https://ipdi.w3.kanazawa-u.ac.jp/en/
3. The Faculty of Medicine welcomes applications from female researchers in accordance with the purport of the Basic Act for Gender Equal Society
4. During the selection process, we may ask the applicant to come to our university and ask for a lecture (Travel expenses are not provided).

The Department of Biological Sciences, Graduate School of Science, The University of Osaka invites applications for a professorship from candidates engaged in all areas of biological sciences and their related interdisciplinary fields. We seek individuals who can conduct outstanding and original research and demonstrate leadership both nationally and internationally. In addition to research, the successful candidates will be responsible for teaching in general education courses across the university, as well as in undergraduate and graduate programs.
Position: Professor
Number of Position: Three
Affiliation: Department of Biological Sciences, Graduate School of Science
Work Location: Toyonaka campus (1-1 Machikaneyama-cho, Toyonaka-city, Osaka, Japan)
Specialized Field: Biological sciences
Responsibilities: The successful applicant will be expected to lead a research group and
- conduct research on the Biological Science,
- actively participate in education for graduate and undergraduate students and perform other university-related duties.
Qualifications: [Essential] Applicants must have:
i) A doctoral degree or equivalent professional expertise and/or achievement in the above field/s
ii) Sufficient research achievements and activity
iii) Business level or above Japanese language proficiency
Starting Date: On or after April 1, 2026 (the actual starting date is negotiable)
Term of Employment: No fixed term (Until the end of the fiscal year at 65 years of age)
Probationary Period: 6 months
Application Deadline: Must arrive no later than October 6, 2025 (Japan Standard Time)
Additional Information: After appointment, two faculty members, either an Associate Professor, an Associate Professor (Lecturer) or an Assistant Professor (limited term), can be recruited to form a new research group.
Details : For detailed information and submission documents, please refer to the application guidelines posted on the website ( https://www.sci.osaka-u.ac.jp/en/recruit/ ).

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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★Glyco-Core Symposium 2025 - Registration Now Open We are pleased to invite you to the Glyco-Core Symposium 2025, organized by the Institute for Glyco-core Research (Nagoya University & Gifu University).
This event will highlight the latest advances in glycoscience and foster interdisciplinary collaboration across biology, medicine, chemistry, engineering, and informatics.
Details and Registration:
https://igcore.thers.ac.jp/symposium/2025/
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Glycans, often called the “third chain of life” after DNA and proteins, play essential roles in biological systems.
This symposium offers an opportunity to explore recent research and connect with scientists across disciplines through poster presentations and networking sessions.
The poster session will also feature the activities of J-GlycoNet, encouraging future collaborative research.
Explanations in Japanese will be available at the poster session.
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Event Information
* Dates: September 24 (Wednesday) - September 25 (Thursday), 2025
* Venue: Toyoda Auditorium, Nagoya University
* Participation Fee: Free (Banquet: \8,000)
* Capacity: 500 participants
* Language: English
Program: https://igcore.thers.ac.jp/symposium/2025/program/
Registration (by August 24): https://igcore.thers.ac.jp/symposium/2025/registration/
Contact: glyco-core2025@igcore.nagoya-u.ac.jp