Japanese-German Symposium "Fully Personalized Medicine – From Molecules to Everyday Life"

October 14, 2026

A symposium co-organised by the German Centre for Research and Innovation Tokyo (DWIH Tokyo), the German Federal Ministry for Research, Technology and Space (BMFTR), and Science Tokyo will take place at Science Tokyo's Yushima Campus.

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Overview

Date and time

Thu, Nov. 12, 2026 12:30 - 19:30

Venue

Institute of Science Tokyo, Yushima Campus, MD Tower, 2nd Floor, Akio Suzuki Memorial Hall

Language

English

Details

The era of “one-size-fits-all” healthcare is coming to an end. Advances in genomics, multi-omics, AI, and digital health technologies are making fully personalized medicine a reality—enabling more precise prevention, earlier diagnosis, and individualized treatment. Yet significant challenges remain in translating scientific breakthroughs into clinical practice while addressing the ethical and societal implications of increasingly data-driven healthcare.
Co-hosted by the German Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space (BMFTR), the Institute of Science Tokyo, and the German Center for Research and Innovation (DWIH) Tokyo, this symposium brings together leading researchers, clinicians, innovators, and policymakers from Germany and Japan. Through keynote lectures, lightning talks, and panel discussions, participants will explore the latest advances in precision medicine and discuss how international collaboration can accelerate the future of personalized healthcare for super-aging societies.

Organizer, Supporter, and Funder

Organizer(s): Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space (BMFTR), Institute of Science Tokyo, German Center for Research and Innovation (DWIH) Tokyo / Supporters: Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in Tokyo, German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) Tokyo Office / Funded by: Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space (BMFTR)