The 19th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society for Epigenetics

The 19th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society for Epigenetics will be held over two days, June 25th and 26th, 2026, at the Chiba City Cultural Center in Chuo Ward, Chiba City, Japan.

This year marks an important milestone in epigenetics research, 30 years since the first identification of a nuclear histone acetyltransferase by Dr. David Allis and colleagues. Since the end of the 20th century, various chromatin-modifying enzymes, including DNA methyltransferases and chromatin remodeling factors, have been identified one after another. Epigenetics research, coupled with studies of chromatin structure and functional regulation, has rapidly expanded worldwide. In this century, genome-wide analysis of chromatin modifications has become possible, and with the dramatic advances of various methods, including imaging and single-cell analysis. We are now surrounded by vast amounts of epigenomic information and biological data. What insights can we glean from this information? How can we connect these insights to create new knowledge? To answer these questions, there is a greater need than ever before for researchers from a variety of backgrounds to come together and exchange actively.

Under the slogan "Exploring the History and Pioneering the Future of Epigenetics Research", this year's annual meeting will feature the latest research findings by leading scientists across a wide range of epigenetics-related fields. We will also invite top leaders from overseas who have led basic epigenetic research to revisit the field's origins while envisioning its future. In addition to poster presentations, two types of oral presentations selected from those posters will be set up. We will further promote new initiatives to ensure that participate in the discussions freely and openly, without feeling any barriers as much as possible.

We hope that many people with an interest in epigenetics will come together in Chiba, which is celebrating its 900th anniversary since its founding. Through new encounters and chemical reactions of knowledge, we will open up new horizons for research. We look forward to your participation.

President of the 19th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society for Epigenetics

Kiyoe Ura

Department of Biology, Graduate School of Science, Chiba University

"Exploring the History and Pioneering the Future of Epigenetics Research"

Date

June 25 (Thu)-26 (Fri), 2026

Venue

Chiba City Culture Centre

Chiba Central Twin Building No. 2, 4th Floor
2-5-1 Chuo, Chuo-ku, Chiba City, Chiba 260-0013 Japan
URL: https://www.f-cp.jp/bunka/

President

Organizing Committee

Program Outline

Special Talk

Toshio Tsukiyama
Susan Gasser

Oral session

Poster Session

(Two types of oral presentations will be selected from posters.)

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Call for Abstract: Jan. 15, 2026 – Fed. 28, 2026

All abstracts should be presented as posters.
Some abstracts will be combined with oral presentations.
Please note that the time allotted for oral presentations is limited due to the program, so please understand that we may not always be able to accommodate your request.

• The authors must submit abstract by themselves.
  Click the "Go to Abstract Submission & Registration page" button on this page.
  Please note that the submission page is in Japanese only.
  We recommend you to register early, for the online submission system is likely to be heavily accessed as the deadline approaches.
• To submit abstract, please fill in “Abstract Body Form” below and submit via the submission system.

• The final decision to accept or reject the submitted abstracts will be made by the Organizing Committee. A notification of acceptance or rejection will be sent to each presenter by e-mail in April, 2026.
• Please note that all applicants are requested to pay the registration fee prior to the meeting.

Early Registration: Jan. 15, 2026 – Apr. 20, 2026

Late Registration:  Apr. 21, 2026 – Jun. 26, 2026

Registration Fee

Banquet

Category	Registration Fee
Regular	7,000 JPY
Student	5,000 JPY

• To register for the Meeting, click the "Go to Abstract Submission & Registration page" button on this page.
  Please note that the submission page is in Japanese only.
• For those living in Japan, please transfer the money to the bank as described in the Japanese website.
• Participants from overseas are requested to pay in Japanese yen cash at the venue.
• Please note that no refund will be available for the payments already made.