The 85th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Cancer Association

Young Researchers Meet Up 2026

3rd JCA Young Researchers Meet Up 2026 “Oncology Young Network”

The Japanese Cancer Association (JCA) will host a retreat-style academic networking event on the day prior to the Annual Meeting for young researchers and healthcare professionals who are expected to lead the future of cancer research and cancer care. This event offers an excellent opportunity to learn about the latest research findings and emerging trends while building new perspectives and research networks through interactions that transcend disciplines and generations. We hope that the research ideas and collaborations fostered through this program will contribute to the further advancement of cancer research and cancer care in Japan.

Please note that the official language of the event is Japanese, and interpretation services will not be provided.

Date September 23 (Wed) – 24 (Thu), 2026
Venue Moriyama Park (Lake Sagawa)
2891-41 Kitagawa, Mizuho-cho, Moriyama, Shiga 524-0102, Japan
Organizing Committee

Seishi Ogawa
Department of Oncology Biology, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University

Hiromichi Suzuki
Brain Tumor Translational Research Branch, National Cancer Center Research Institute

Nobuyuki Onishi
Department of Clinical Oncology and Diagnostics, Institute of Clinical Pharmacology, Showa Medical University

Tetsukazu Yoshizato
Institute for the Advanced Study of Human Biology (ASHBi), Kyoto University
Program
（Tentative）
  1. Special Lecture (tentatively by Prof. Keiichi Nakayama)
  2. Group Discussions
    (Ten young principal investigators will participate as facilitators)
  3. Networking Session with the Congress President
Tentative Itinerary September 23 (Wed), Afternoon
Gather and transfer by bus
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Participation in the Young Researchers Program
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Overnight stay at Moriyama Park
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September 24 (Thu)
Transfer to the Kyoto International Conference Center
Participation in the 85th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Cancer Association
Official Language Japanese
Sponsorship Opportunities available
Application Deadline Noon (JST), July 20 (Mon), 2026 (tentative)
Eligibility Early-career researchers engaged in cancer research, primarily graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and assistant professors.
  • Registration for the 85th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Cancer Association is required.
  • Applicants will be asked to provide their career background and a brief statement of motivation during registration.
Capacity Approximately 70 participants.

If the number of applications exceeds capacity, participants will be selected by the Meeting Secretariat based on the information provided in the application form.
Participation Fee JPY 8,000
Fee Includes
  • Accommodation (1 night: September 23–24, 2026)
  • Meals (dinner on September 23 and breakfast on September 24)
  • Transportation between the designated locations (round-trip bus fare and highway tolls):
    – Outbound: JR Katata Station → Moriyama Park
    – Return: Sagawa Art Museum (nearest stop to Moriyama Park) → Kyoto
    International Conference Center
  • Participants will be accommodated in shared rooms.
  • The meeting time and location on the day of departure will be announced to registered participants. Transportation costs to the meeting point are the responsibility of each participant.
How to Apply Please apply through the registration system for the 85th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Cancer Association.

Congress Secretariat

Convention Linkage, Inc
634 Shichikannon-cho,
Karasuma-dori Rokkaku-sagaru,
Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto 604-8162, Japan
E-mail: jca2026@c-linkage.co.jp