Meetings

The University of Hong Kong (HKU) co-hosted the Public Symposium: "Innovating the Future: The Power of Stem Cells in Medicine and Biotechnology” on 10 June, preceding the International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR) 2025 Annual Meeting, currently in session in Hong Kong from 11-14 June. The symposium served as a platform to engage the general public and aimed to inspire the next generation of scientists and biotechnologists. It explored the transformative potential of stem cells in regenerative medicine and biotechnology.

In a milestone moment for science education and collaboration, Rice University hosted its first DUNE-TECH (DUNE Training ExperienCe Hub) camp this June, drawing students, researchers and scientists from across the country into the world of neutrino physics and computing. The weeklong event held on Rice’s campus was designed to prepare participants for meaningful engagement with the Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment (DUNE) — the most ambitious neutrino experiment ever undertaken in the United States.

The Communities of Practice initiative serves as a vital platform for knowledge exchange, learning, and stakeholder engagement, involving scientists, policymakers, practitioners, and business representatives from across Europe. Their overarching aim is to facilitate the practical application of ecosystem knowledge, thereby supporting more sustainable and informed decisions at different levels.

The International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) announces the opening of registrations for the 9th IOF Asia-Pacific Bone Health Conference, taking place in Tokyo, Japan, from December 11–13, 2025. The preliminary programme highlights, including the planned launch of the IOF Asia Pacific Regional Audit during the Conference, are also outlined. 

    Chuo University ELSI Center and The University of Osaka established the Research Center on Ethical, Legal and Social Issues (The University of Osaka ELSI Center) jointly hosted the "University ELSI Summit", a two-day event held on March 15^th and 16^th, 2025 (Saturday-Sunday) at Chuo University's Korakuen Campus (Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, Japan).

    ELSI (Ethical, Legal and Social Issues) and RRI (Responsible Research and Innovation) are seeing rapid development globally. These approaches are being examined across various fields both domestically and internationally. The ELSI University Summit focused on ELSI and RRI initiatives in academia and industry. These initiatives concentrate on research areas related to advanced AI and social challenges. The summit included reports from multiple stakeholders responsible for development, utilization, and regulation — including the business community, government agencies, educational institutions, science and engineering researchers, and humanities researchers. In addition, through Q&A sessions and panel discussions, the summit engaged in intensive discussions about their respective roles and the importance of collaboration. The event attracted a total of 607 on-site participants and online ones.

At a symposium in Paris, a University of São Paulo professor of zoology explains how new technologies allow for the use of degraded DNA from specimens preserved for decades, contributing to the advancement of scientific knowledge and the conservation of b

At VivaTech in Paris, research center coordinators showcase the advances made at the University of São Paulo in agriculture, climate, energy, computing, artificial intelligence, and health.

University of São Paulo researchers are developing an aircraft equipped with sensors that can detect and measure the concentrations of carbon dioxide and methane in the environment; the project was presented at FAPESP Week France in Toulouse.

BGI Genomics has successfully wrapped up its inaugural Whole Exome Sequencing (WES) Interpretation of Genetic Diseases Training Workshop for Southeast Asia, marking a significant milestone in international genomics education.

Held at the BGI Center in late May, the workshop brought together emerging healthcare professionals and researchers from Thailand, Indonesia, and Vietnam for a week of intensive, hands-on learning.