The 79th Annual Meeting of the Japan Society for Cell Biology【Niigata Prefecture】
The 79th Annual Meeting of the Japan Society for Cell Biology will take place July 13–15, 2027, at Toki Messe: Niigata Convention Center in Niigata, Japan. The meeting is dedicated to life sciences research related to cellular structure and function, intracellular dynamics, organelles, and cell-to-cell interactions. It is relevant to a broad range of research areas, from fundamental cell biology to microscopy, imaging, and molecular and cellular analysis technologies.
Meeting Theme and Objectives
As of November 13, 2026, the official theme and the meeting chair’s message for the 79th annual meeting have not been confirmed. These details will be added once the official announcements become available.
The Japan Society for Cell Biology aims to advance cell biology through the dissemination of research findings and the exchange of scientific information. Its annual meeting provides opportunities for researchers to share discoveries about biological processes at the cellular level and to engage in scientific exchange.
Official information: Japan Society for Cell Biology / Annual Meeting Information (Japanese)
79th Annual Meeting of the Japan Society for Cell Biology: Event Information
- English Name: The 79th Annual Meeting of the Japan Society for Cell Biology (English rendering based on the society’s official name and previous annual meeting titles)
- Official Japanese Name: 第79回日本細胞生物学会大会
- Dates: July 13–15, 2027 (Tuesday–Thursday)
- Venue: Toki Messe: Niigata Convention Center
- Address: 6-1 Bandaijima, Chuo-ku, Niigata 950-0078, Japan
- Organizer: Japan Society for Cell Biology (JSCB)
- Meeting Format: The physical venue has been announced. Online streaming and hybrid participation arrangements have not been confirmed.
- Meeting Theme: Under preparation
Official information: JSCB Annual Meeting Information (Japanese)
Meeting Organization
Meeting Chair: Dr. Tetsuya Higashiyama
Professor, Department of Biological Sciences, Graduate School of Science, The University of Tokyo. His research focuses on developmental cell biology, including molecular and cellular mechanisms associated with sexual reproduction and the evolution of cells and organisms.
The organizing committee, meeting secretariat, administrative secretariat and dedicated contact information for the 79th annual meeting have not been confirmed. Please consult the forthcoming official announcement for details.
Official information: Meeting Chair and Annual Meeting Information (Japanese) / The University of Tokyo Faculty Profile (Japanese)
Key Research Areas and Highlights
The research activities and scientific publications of the Japan Society for Cell Biology are relevant to the following areas. These are established fields of cell biology, not confirmed program sessions for the 79th annual meeting.
- Organelles: Structure and function of mitochondria, the endoplasmic reticulum, lysosomes and other intracellular compartments.
- Intracellular Dynamics: Intracellular transport, membrane dynamics, protein localization and degradation.
- Cytoskeleton and Cell Motility: Cell morphology, migration, adhesion and cellular mechanics.
- Cell Proliferation, Differentiation and Development: Regulation of the cell cycle, cell division, differentiation and developmental processes.
- Cellular Stress and Homeostasis: Autophagy, cellular senescence and stress responses.
- Cell Imaging and Functional Analysis: Fluorescence microscopy, live-cell imaging, visualization and quantitative analysis at the molecular and cellular levels.
Pharma Nexus highlights: These research areas are relevant to researchers and companies working with microscopy, fluorescence imaging, cell culture, image analysis, antibodies, staining reagents and flow cytometry. These are related research technologies and do not represent confirmed exhibition products or presentations at the 79th annual meeting.
Official information: Japan Society for Cell Biology Research Information and Activities
Call for Abstracts
Formal submission guidelines for general abstracts, oral presentations, poster presentations, symposia and workshops at the 79th annual meeting have not been confirmed.
- Abstract Submission Period: Under preparation
- Abstract Submission Deadline: Under preparation
- Eligibility and Abstract Requirements: Under preparation
- Presentation Formats and Languages: Under preparation
Official information: JSCB Annual Meeting Information (Japanese)
Program and Schedule
The detailed scientific program, speakers, symposia and individual session times for the 79th annual meeting are under preparation.
The meeting is scheduled for three days, from July 13 to July 15, 2027. Please consult the forthcoming official scientific program for individual lectures, activities and exhibition schedules.
Official information: Annual Meeting Information and Latest Announcements (Japanese)
Registration and Fees
Registration dates, participation fees, rates for members, nonmembers and students, and registration procedures for the 79th annual meeting have not been confirmed.
- Registration Opening Date: Under preparation
- Early and Advance Registration Deadlines: Under preparation
- Participation and Student Fees: Under preparation
- Online Participation Requirements: Not confirmed
Official information: Registration and Annual Meeting Information (Japanese)
Corporate Sponsorship and Exhibition Opportunities
Official sponsorship guidelines for corporate exhibitions, co-sponsored seminars, advertising and donations at the 79th annual meeting have not been confirmed.
- Corporate Exhibition Applications: Under preparation
- Exhibition Fees and Booth Specifications: Under preparation
- Co-sponsored Seminars and Advertising: Under preparation
- Application Deadlines and Sponsorship Secretariat: Under preparation
Companies supplying cellular analysis instruments, microscopes, imaging systems, cell culture equipment and research reagents may wish to monitor forthcoming sponsorship announcements. Exhibition arrangements and fees remain unconfirmed pending the official announcement.
Official information: Annual Meeting and Sponsorship Information (Japanese)
Venue and Access
Toki Messe: Niigata Convention Center
6-1 Bandaijima, Chuo-ku, Niigata 950-0078, Japan
Tel: +81-25-246-8400
Located in the Bandaijima area of Niigata City, the convention complex includes exhibition facilities, meeting rooms and a hotel. The venue is accessible by local bus or taxi from JR Niigata Station. Please consult the official venue website and forthcoming meeting information for transportation details and meeting floor plans.
Official information: Toki Messe Official Access Information (Japanese)
Official Websites
79th JSCB Annual Meeting Information (Japanese)
Japan Society for Cell Biology (Japanese)
Japan Society for Cell Biology (English)
Meeting Chair: The University of Tokyo Faculty Profile (Japanese)
Toki Messe Access Information (Japanese)
Information checked November 13, 2026. A dedicated website, detailed program, abstract submission, registration and corporate sponsorship information for the 79th annual meeting have not yet been confirmed. Please consult the official JSCB annual meeting information page for the latest updates.
