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 20 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.

Table of Contents

Keynote Speakers

Iain M. Cheeseman

MIT, Whitehead Institute, USA

Makoto Nakanishi

U Tokyo, Japan

Invited Speakers

Shirin Bahmanyar

Yale University, USA

Monica Bettencourt-Dias

Gulbenkian Institute for Molecular Medicine, Portugal

Raphael Ceccaldi

Institute Curie, France

Karen Crasta

University of Singapore, Singapore

Sophie Dumont

UCSF, USA

Tatsuo Fukagawa

Osaka University, Japan

Susana Godinho

Barts Cancer Institute, Queen Mary University of London, UK

Gohta Goshima

Nagoya University, Japan

Paul Guichard

University of Geneva, Switzerland

Kuo-Chiang Hsia

Academia Sinica, Taiwan

Akatsuki Kimura

National Institute of Genetics, Japan

Yumi Konagaya

RIKEN, Japan

Jadranka Loncarek

National Cancer Institute, Center for Cancer Research, USA

Peter Ly

UT Southwestern, USA

Yuta Shimamoto

National Institute of Genetics, Japan

Zuzana Storchova

University Kaiserslautern, Germany

Minako Ueda

Tohoku University, Japan

Organizers & Contact

email address: cell-division-2026@oist.jp

Tomomi Kiyomitsu

Cell Division Dynamics, OIST

Keiko Kono

Membranology, OIST

Franz Meitinger

Cell Proliferation and Gene Editing, OIST

Midori Ohta

Centrosome Dynamics and Evolution, OIST

Location

Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology

Address

1919-1 Tancha, Onna-son, Kunigami-gun Okinawa, Japan 904-0495

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Registration & Abstract Submission

Registration: June 9th - November 26th, 2025 (JST)

Abstract submission: June 9th - November 5th, 2025 (JST)

* Selected talks and posters will be notified before the registration deadline.

Accommodation

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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 with 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.