We are pleased to announce that the 8th RIKEN BDR-CuSTOM Joint Organoid Symposium "Integrated organoid science: Stem cells, Engineering, Medicine" will be held on March 15 to 17, 2027, at the RIKEN Center for Biosystems Dynamics Research (BDR) in Kobe, Japan.

We warmly invite scientists, clinicians, and students from around the world with an interest in organoid science to join us for engaging and dynamic interdisciplinary discussions. We strongly encourage abstract submissions for the poster presentations to foster knowledge exchange and collaborative opportunities. Several poster abstracts will also be selected for short oral presentations.

We look forward to seeing you in March 2027 in Kobe, Japan.


Theme:Integrated organoid science: Stem cells, Engineering, Medicine
Date:March 15 (Mon.) ? 17 (Wed.), 2027
Venue:RIKEN Center for Biosystems Dynamics Research, Kobe, Japan
Host:RIKEN Center for Biosystems Dynamics Research
Co-Host:Center for Stem Cells and Organoid Medicine (CuSTOM), Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, USA
Topics: 1. Principles of self-organization
2. Modeling development and regeneration
3. Modeling human diseases
4. Engineering approaches
Registration fee: FREE (Banquet and lunch fee required separately)
URL:https://www2.bdr.riken.jp/joint-organoid/2027/
Deadline:Sunday, December 13, 2026 (JST)
・ Abstract submission for oral presentations
・ Registration for visa-required participants

Sunday, January 31, 2027 (JST)
・ Abstract submission for poster presentations
・ General registrationURL:

Contact:2027 RIKEN BDR-CuSTOM Joint Organoid Symposium Secretariat
RIKEN Center for Biosystems Dynamics Research (BDR)
E-Mail: bdrcustom2027@ml.riken.jp