The 99th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Pharmacological Society

Chair:Osamu Kaminuma(Research Institute for Radiation Biology and Medicine, Hiroshima University), Akiko Nagamachi(The Foundation for Biomedical Research and Innovation at Kobe)

Radiation exerts diverse effects on living organisms, contributing to the development of cancer and other diseases. Building on the profound and tragic experiences, including the atomic bombings and the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant accident, Japan has become a global leader in radiation effects research, generating significant insights into the intricate molecular mechanisms involved. This symposium will bring together researchers at the forefront of these pioneering studies to identify novel therapeutic targets and explore their potential applications. Discussions will span a wide range of topics, from fundamental science to translational approaches, including cancer risk assessment, DNA damage repair, cellular signaling and epigenomic regulation, tumor microenvironment and treatment resistance, and advances in molecular imaging technologies. Our goal is to provide a dynamic forum that highlights cutting-edge research and opens new horizons for drug discovery.