Takeda Science Foundation
The 23rd Takeda Science Foundation Symposium on Bioscience

  • Date: January 22-23, 2027
  • Knowledge Capital: Congrès Convention Center, Osaka
  • Free admission (Travel and other related expenses are the responsibility of each participant)
  • Registration Deadline: Friday, October 30, 2026
Organizers
Akinobu Matsumoto (Nagoya University)
Shinya Yamanaka (Kyoto University)
Hideki Taguchi (Institute of Science Tokyo)
Hiroshi Abe (Nagoya University)

Invitation

Translation is a fundamental process of gene expression, linking genetic information to cellular function. Recent advances in experimental and computational technologies have revealed that translational regulation is far more dynamic, diverse, and context-dependent than previously appreciated. These insights have expanded our view of protein diversity and challenged conventional boundaries of coding potential, prompting a renewed understanding of how genetic information is interpreted in cells.

The 23rd Takeda Science Foundation Symposium on Bioscience, entitled “The New Normal of Translation: Emerging Hidden Dimensions of Gene Expression,” brings together researchers studying translation from diverse perspectives, ranging from molecular mechanisms and regulatory principles to proteome diversity, disease relevance, and therapeutic innovation. Through interdisciplinary discussions, this symposium aims to provide a platform for shaping new conceptual and technical frameworks in translation research.

On behalf of the organizing committee, we cordially invite you to participate in this symposium and look forward to stimulating discussions and exchanges of ideas.

The 23rd Takeda Science Foundation Symposium on Bioscience Organizing Committee

Akinobu Matsumoto(Nagoya University, Japan)
Shinya Yamanaka(Kyoto University, Japan)
Hideki Taguchi(Institute of Science Tokyo, Japan)
Hiroshi Abe(Nagoya University, Japan)
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