To promote the study of microbeam biology using particle microbeams, we are hosting the International Open Seminar on Microbeam Biology in 2026 - Current and future prospects of microbeam irradiation technology for model organisms -. This event will present initiatives from Japan and Europe aimed at advancing microbeam biological research.
Overview
Organizer
Organizing Committee
Michiyo Suzuki (Takasaki Institute for Advanced Quantum Science, QST)
Tomoo Funayama (Takasaki Institute for Advanced Quantum Science, QST)
Teruaki Konishi (Institute for Radiological Science, QST)
Seminar Schedule
Format of the Seminar
Venue (Takasaki Venue)
Takasaki Institute for Advanced Quantum Science,
QSTWatanuki-machi 1233, Takasaki, Gunma 370-1292, Japan
Program
4:50 PM - Opening Remarks
4:55 PM - Explanation of the Purpose of the Open Seminar
5:00 PM - Session 1: Studies on Microbeam Biology in Japan
[Chairperson: Dr. ADAM-GUILLERMIN Christelle (ASNR, France), 20 min/talk]
(1) Dr. Tomoo Funayama (Takasaki Institute for Advanced Quantum Science, QST, Japan)
“Heavy ion microbeams of QST-Takasaki for biological irradiation”
Graphical abstract (Funayama, T.)
(2) Dr. Michiyo Suzuki (Takasaki Institute for Advanced Quantum Science, QST, Japan)
“Targeted microbeam irradiation technology for Caenorhabditis elegans and its applications”
Graphical abstract (Suzuki, M.)
(3) Dr. Tokihiro Ikeda (The Nishina Center for Accelerator-Based Science, RIKEN, Japan)
“Development of capillary proton microbeam irradiation technology at RIKEN”
(4) Dr. Teruaki Konishi（Institute for Radiological Science, QST, Japan)
“SPICE-QST microbeam: proton targeted irradiation for single cell radiation biology”
Graphical abstract (Konishi, T.)
6:20 PM - Short break
6:30 PM - Session 2: Studies on Microbeam Biology in Europe
[Chairperson: Dr. Tomoo Funayama (QST, Japan), 20 min/talk]
(5) Dr. ADAM-GUILLERMIN Christelle (ASNR, France)
“Research on proton and alpha micro-irradiation of single cells and small organisms at ASNR/MIRCOM microbeam and future developments through the BOOST PianoForte project”
(6) Dr. Ana Lúcia Vital Belchior (IST, Portugal)
“Research on proton and alpha micro‑irradiation of single cells at PTB (Germany), including the first association between DSB foci and cluster dose; research on proton beams at CTN (Portugal) and future developments within the BOOST PianoForte project”
(7) General Discussions
7:30 PM - Closing Remarks
How to participate
Anyone can participate without advance registration.
(1) Participation at the Takasaki venue: Please come directly to the venue (QST staff only).
(2) Online participation: Please access this link to participate (The access URL will be released soon.)
* The online broadcast will be held via Teams Webinar. Participation requires agreement to the Microsoft Events Terms of Use.Request for Cooperation (Important Notes)
- Staff may take photographs at the venue. Please note that these photographs may be used for purposes such as reporting on this open seminar.
- Unauthorised recording, videotaping or photography (including online recording and screenshots) is prohibited throughout the entire programme. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Contact Information
Michiyo Suzuki (Takasaki Institute for Advanced Quantum Science, QST)
