The 73rd Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society of Laboratory Medicine (JSLM) [Chiba / Makuhari]
The 73rd Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society of Laboratory Medicine is a scientific meeting covering a broad range of research and technological developments in laboratory medicine. Under the theme of medicine advancing toward planetary health, the meeting will explore the role of laboratory medicine as a platform supporting healthcare and society.
Meeting Theme
A New Era of Medicine Advancing toward Planetary Health
– Laboratory Medicine as a Platform –
Event Information
- Official Meeting Name: The 73rd Annual Meeting of Japanese Society of Laboratory Medicine
- Japanese Name: 第73回日本臨床検査医学会学術集会
- Date: December 17 (Thu.)–20 (Sun.), 2026
- Venue: Makuhari Messe International Conference Hall
- Address: 2-1 Nakase, Mihama-ku, Chiba City, Chiba 261-8550, Japan
- Organizer: Japanese Society of Laboratory Medicine
Congress Organization
- President: Hiroshi Yoshida, Professor, The Jikei University School of Medicine; Director, The Jikei University Kashiwa Hospital
- Vice President: Sae Ochi, Professor, The Jikei University School of Medicine; Director, Department of Central Clinical Laboratory, The Jikei University Hospital
- Secretary General: Takahiro Masaki, Professor, The Jikei University School of Medicine; Director, Department of Central Clinical Laboratory, The Jikei University Kashiwa Hospital
- Host Secretariat: Departments of Central Clinical Laboratory, The Jikei University Kashiwa Hospital and The Jikei University Hospital
General Abstract Submission
- Submission Period: May 26–July 28, 2026, 12:00 noon JST
- Presentation Formats: Oral presentation, poster presentation, or either format
- Submission Method: Abstracts must be submitted through the Japanese Society of Laboratory Medicine membership portal
- Eligibility: The first author and presenter must be a member of the Japanese Society of Laboratory Medicine
- Notification of Acceptance: Scheduled for approximately September 2026
The general abstract submission deadline has been extended to 12:00 noon JST on July 28, 2026.
Main Research Areas
- Clinical chemistry, endocrinology, metabolism, immunology, and transfusion medicine
- Hematology, general laboratory testing, microbiology, and infectious disease diagnostics
- Physiological function testing, ultrasonography, pathology, and cytology
- Genetic testing, chromosome analysis, molecular diagnostics, and hereditary diseases
- Quality control, reference intervals, laboratory management, and medical statistics
- New laboratory technologies, point-of-care testing, health promotion, and preventive medicine
- Artificial intelligence, big data, laboratory information systems, and digital transformation in healthcare
Overview
The meeting will cover the broad range of disciplines that constitute modern laboratory medicine, including clinical chemistry, immunology, hematology, microbiology, pathology, genetic testing, and physiological function testing. Emerging technologies and approaches such as point-of-care testing, artificial intelligence, big data, healthcare digital transformation, and new diagnostic technologies will also be discussed as important elements supporting the future of healthcare.
Program and Registration
Details concerning the scientific program, meeting schedule, participation fees, and registration period are currently being prepared for publication. Updated information will be announced on the official meeting website as it becomes available.
Access to the Venue
- JR Keiyo Line: Approximately five minutes on foot from Kaihin-Makuhari Station
- JR Keiyo Line: Approximately 20 minutes on foot from Makuhari-Toyosuna Station
- JR Sobu Line and Keisei Line: Approximately 17 minutes by bus from Makuhari-Hongo Station to Makuhari Messe Chuo
