The 146th Annual Meeting of the Pharmaceutical Society of Japan (Osaka)

Organizer: Momoe Serizawa (Grad. Sch. Pharm. Sci., Uosaka), Mimo Hashizume (Yokohama Univ. of Pharmacy, Grad. Sch. Pharmaceut. Sci.)

In modern society, a wide range of chemical substances—including pharmaceuticals, food additives, pesticides, and environmental pollutants—are present in daily life, making it impossible to completely avoid exposure. In particular, exposure during pregnancy and developmental stages has been associated with adverse outcomes such as miscarriage, preterm birth, and growth retardation in the offspring. Recent studies have also suggested that parental exposure prior to conception may affect subsequent generations through epigenetic modifications.
To predict and mitigate such transgenerational health effects, it is essential to evaluate reproductive and developmental toxicity and to elucidate their underlying mechanisms. This symposium will present the latest research on reproductive and developmental toxicity conducted by graduate students, with the aim of advancing our understanding of the effects of chemical exposure. It is anticipated that this symposium will serve as a platform for active exchange of ideas among young researchers who will lead the future of this field, thereby contributing to its further development.