Registration: July 16, 2025 – January 9, 2026
Abstract Submission (Poster presentation only): July 16, 2025 – January 9, 2026
Please register and submit your abstract using the links provided in the Registration and Abstract Submission Section below
About the Workshop
The cell division cycle is a fundamental process responsible for the inheritance of genomic information and is associated with all biological processes, including embryonic development, tissue maintenance, and aging. Dysregulation of this cycle can lead to genomic instability, cancer, and developmental disorders, highlighting its significance. While related research areas have become increasingly sophisticated and specialized, this presents a unique opportunity to foster deeper interdisciplinary collaboration, which can broaden perspectives and inspire the creation of innovative research directions at the intersections of diverse fields.
To provide a platform for discussion, we have invited 18 world-leading experts, including 2 keynote speakers, representing diverse disciplines related to cell division, cancer, and aging. These experts leverage state-of-the-art technologies, such as large-scale phenotype screening, Cryo-EM, expansion microscope, anti-aging therapy, AI-based software, and more. This workshop will offer an excellent platform for PhD students and early-career researchers to share their research and receive valuable feedback from leading experts in the field. We hope that this workshop will not only expand the interdisciplinary network but also increase the visibility of OIST as an international hub for research on the cell division cycle.
Late Registration and Abstract Submission are now OPEN!
Keynote Speakers
MIT, Whitehead Institute, USA
The University of Tokyo, Japan
Invited Speakers
Yale University, USA
Institute Curie, France
National University of Singapore, Singapore
UCSF, USA
The University of Osaka, Japan
Barts Cancer Institute, Queen Mary University of London, UK
Nagoya University, Japan
University of Geneva, Switzerland
Academia Sinica, Taiwan
National Institute of Genetics, Japan
RIKEN Center for Biosystems Dynamics Research (BDR), Japan
National Cancer Institute, Center for Cancer Research, USA
UT Southwestern, USA
National Institute of Genetics, Japan
Tohoku University, Japan
Academia Sinica, Taiwan
Organizers & Contact
Cell Division Dynamics, OIST
Membranology, OIST
Cell Proliferation and Gene Editing, OIST
Centrosome Dynamics and Evolution, OIST
Location
1919-1 Tancha, Onna-son, Kunigami-gun Okinawa, Japan 904-0495
Registration & Abstract Submission
*Participation is limited to approximately 120 attendees. Please note that submitting an application does not guarantee acceptance. Once your registration is accepted, you will receive an email with a payment link from cell-division-2026@oist.jp.
Registration: July 16th, 2025 - January 9th, 2026 (JST)
Registration Form for Scientists Outside OIST
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Fees (Registration and meals) |
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Academic |
35,000 yen |
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Students (Grad, Master, Undergrad) |
25,000 yen |
Registration Form for OIST Scientist
Abstract submission (Poster ONLY): July 16th, 2025 - January 9th, 2026 (JST)
Abstract Submission Form
* Selected talks and posters will be notified before the registration deadline.
Timeline
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July 16, 2025 |
Application forms open |
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November 17, 2025 |
Selected talks and posters have been notified |
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January 9, 2026 |
Poster abstract deadline Late Abstract Submission for "Posters" is now Open. |
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January 9, 2026 |
Registration deadline |
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March 2-5, 2026 |
Workshop! |
Tentative Schedule
Accommodation
We offer 22 shared rooms, accommodating up to 44 people.
If you would like to stay in a shared room, please register using the Registration Form in the Registration Section. Once your registration is accepted, you will receive an email from cell-division-2026@oist.jp with a payment link for the accommodation fee.
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Accommodation Fee |
20,000 yen per person for 5 nights, including breakfast and transportation to OIST |
A shuttle bus will be provided between The Moon Beach Museum Resort in Onna Village and OIST during the workshop.
Available for anyone with up to 50 participants.
Code of Conduct
Purpose
To ensure that all participants have a clear understanding of the behavior that is expected of them.
Code of Conduct
We are committed to making our workshops (workshop(s) organized by OIST, hereinafter “our workshop(s)”) an inclusive space for sharing ideas and knowledge. We will not tolerate disrespectful communication, discrimination, harassment, or bullying in any form. As such, all participants attending our workshops are required to comply with this Code of Conduct. To provide all participants the opportunity to benefit from our workshops, we at OIST are dedicated to a positive, safe and harassment-free experience. Harassment in any form is specifically prohibited.
What is Harassment?
Harassment involves continued antisocial or unreasonable actions that violate a reasonable person’s personal rights and/or dignity and cause mental suffering, and thus worsen the person’s environment or make him/her anxious about participation. Behavior that is acceptable to one person may not be acceptable to another, so we ask that you use discretion to be sure that respect is communicated. Harassment intended in a joking manner nevertheless constitutes unacceptable behavior. Speech that is not welcomed or that is personally offensive, whether it is based on gender, age, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, ethnicity, national origin, religion etc. will not be tolerated.
If you are being harassed, notice that someone else is being harassed, or have any other concerns, please bring this to the immediate attention of the organizers. If you wish to report an issue concerning the organizers, you can contact the Conference and Workshop Section directly and submit a confidential report by sending an email to workshop-codeofconduct@oist.jp or submitting a report through the webform.
All complaints will be taken seriously and responded to by the Dean of Research promptly. Confidentiality will be maintained to the extent that it does not compromise the rights of others. Individuals found in breach of this Code of Conduct will be dismissed from the workshop immediately. Retaliation for reporting harassment is also a violation of Code of Conduct, as is reporting an incident in bad faith.