Updated 2026.04.30
On May 11th 2026, GIAR will host the International Symposium of Gunma University Initiative for Advanced Research (GIAR) titled “Update on Tumor Microenvironment – From Basic Insights to New Therapies“. It will be held on-site and online. We look forward to your participation!
【Date/Time】2026.05.11 [Mon.] 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM(7:00 AM – 11:00 AM in CEST)
【Venue】Gunma University, Showa Campus (Tojō Hall) & Online ※Online simultaneous distribution available
【Pre-registration】Required（https://forms.gle/mmXpW83uB1Cr3NrCA)
【Organizers】
Associate Professor Takehiko YOKOBORI (Division of Gene Therapy Science, GIAR)
Professor Andrei TURTOI (PI of International Open Laboratory (University of Montpellier), GIAR)
【Timetable】※Lectures in English
| Time | Program | Speakers |
| 14:00- | Opening Remarks | Prof. Yasuki Ishizaki President of Gunma University |
| 14:05- | Lecture | Prof. Andrei Turtoi Principal Investigator, International Open Laboratory(The University of Montpellier), GIAR “Defensive Paracrine Signals in the Tumor Microenvironment” |
| 14:40- | Lecture | Prof. Morito Kurata Professor, Gunma University Graduate School of Medicine “To Reveal Tumor Microenvironment: From Drug Resistance to Therapeutic Approaches” |
| 15:15- | Lecture | Prof. Yuki Nakanishi Deputy Director of the Endoscopy Department,Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Kyoto University Hospital “Stromal Control of Antitumor Immunity in Colorectal Cancer: Mechanisms and Translational Implications” |
| 15:50- | Coffee Break | |
| 16:10- | Invited Lecture | Prof. Julie Pannequin Research Director, Institute of Functional Genomics, Montpellier University, CNRS and INSERM “Deciphering Tumor Dissemination on Colorectal Cancer” |
| 17:00- | Invited Lecture | Prof. Richard Tomasini Ph.D., Leader of the Team DISARM, INSERM U1068, Cancer Research Center of Marseille “Intra-tumoral Microenvironment and Cellular Communication: Two Key Drivers of Pancreatic Cancer Aggressiveness” |
| 17:50- | Closing Remarks | Prof.Minoru Hanaya Director of GIAR |
| 18:15 – | Networking Dinner | Restaurant Cinema (Onsite only) |
【Links】
GIAR, International Open Laboratory,University of Montpellier
GIAR,Division of Gene Therapy Science, Dr.Yokobori Laboratory
[Contact]GIAR Support Office
E-mail: kk-kensui4＃ml.gunma-u.ac.jp
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