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

Organizer: Takayoshi Kawabata (Dept. Pharm., Okayama Univ. Hosp., Grad. Sch. Med. Dent. Pharm. Sci., Okayama Univ.), Shuto Itokazu (Dept. of Clin. Pharmacol. & Ther., Grad. Sch. Biomed. Sci., Tokushima Univ.)

The field of pharmacy encompasses a broad spectrum, from understanding disease states to developing pharmaceuticals and ensuring their proper use. Thus, the areas where researchers can contribute to society are diverse. The role of young researchers addressing challenges by utilizing their expertise—from basic research to clinical applications—is becoming increasingly important.
At this symposium, four presenters, including students and pharmacists, will share their research outcomes. Their work spans diverse areas, from elucidating disease mechanisms underlying drug discovery to addressing challenges in pharmaceutical use in clinical settings. Specific topics include the role of prosaposin in pancreatic cancer and endothelial ERK5 in aortic diseases, as well as drug repositioning to overcome drug resistance in breast cancer. Finally, the symposium will present clinical research evaluating the applicability of the Simple Suspension Method for oral anticancer agents.
Through diverse presentations and lively discussions, this symposium aims to provide students and young researchers who will shape the future of medicine with an opportunity to gain new insights. We hope this event inspires both presenters and participants to advance their research further.