Sean McKelvey, Strategic Designer of SS-F, joined Thursday Gathering at CIC Fukuoka as a panelist. It was a great opportunity to engage with startups, VCs, and key players from Japan and Korea, and to explore the possibilities of next-generation bio-innovation across borders!

Mariko Kita, Co-Representative and Board Member of SS-F, joined as a panelist in the special session “Funding Science for the Next 100 Years” at esse-sense Future Forum 2025 on Friday, September 19.

We held our annual SS-F retreat in Atami this year!
Since the founding of SS-F, we have hosted this retreat every year, bringing together community members from around the world.
A detailed report will be shared soon. Stay tuned!

📢Call for Applications – Nova Science Fellowship

ANRI and the SS-F have jointly launched a new grant program, the Nova Science Fellowship, to support the next generation of emerging researchers.

🔗 Learn more & apply: nova-sf.jp

#NovaScienceFellowship #ResearchFunding #Grants #Fellowship

🎉 Congratulations to Nozomu Yachie (@nzmyachie.bsky.social ), a member of the SS-F community, on receiving the Young Investigator Award at the 2nd #KobePrize !

www.kobe-prize.jp/jusyosya-2025/

The event also featured a short talk session by the #GlobalScienceScholars (GSS) Program host PIs. The GSS Program offers scholarships and world-class research opportunities for early-career scientists.

Learn more about the GSS Program ▶ www.czbiohub.org/program-ssfc...

Is Aging Inevitable, or Can It Be Controlled?
Prof. Emi Nishimura (University of Tokyo) explored the mechanisms of #stemcell aging and its potential for healthy #longevity.

Why do stem cells age?
How can cutting-edge research on aging reshape the future of medicine?
ss-f.org/en/article/r...

CZI’s Mission: Curing, Preventing & Managing All Diseases by 2100
In his keynote, Dr. Stephen Quake acknowledged this goal might seem "crazy and impossible." But with AI-powered virtual cell models and a BUILD, FUND, DO approach, CZI is tackling grand scientific challenges.
ss-f.org/en/article/r...

The event fostered vibrant networking, sparking new connections to shape the future of science.

Read the report to revisit the discussions & excitement!👇
🔗 ss-f.org/en/article/r...
#SSFSymposium #GlobalScienceScholars #GSS #Innovation #CZI

"Peer reviewers just don't get it." "Where did that raw data go?"
At the SS-F GALA, participants created something truly unique: "Research Life Karuta"! 🎴
What kind of Karuta cards were created? Find out in our blog about the event's highlights!
👉https://ss-f.org/en/article/report_gala2024-2/

We are thrilled to share that the hashtag #SSFSymposium was a tremendous success! Thank you to everyone who joined us at the SS-F Symposium, both in person and online!

Top scientists from Japan and the US will gather for this exciting symposium, featuring keynote speeches, panel discussions, and more.
🎥 Online streaming is available with simultaneous interpretation! Don’t miss out—register now!

🔗 Details & Registration ▶ lnkd.in/gkXubcaz

Stephen Quake is coming to Japan!
Join us for an extraordinary keynote lecture by the globally renowned scientist, Dr.Quake!
Following his lecture, there will be a Q&A session—don’t miss this unique opportunity to interact with Dr. Quake directly!
🔗 Learn more and register here: lnkd.in/gviuznjj

Global Science Scholars Program Now Open for Applications!
We are excited to announce the launch of a fellowship program for early-stage postdoctoral researchers, in partnership with the @czbiohub.bsky.social.

Take this opportunity to advance your research!
▶ lnkd.in/gq3PFwjW