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Welcome to 14th ICCBShttps://www.iccbs.org/index.html2027 14th International Conference on Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS 2027) will be held in Kyoto, Japan during April 2-5, 2027. It is co-sponsored by Network Joint Research Center for Materials and Devices: Dynamic Alliance for Open Innovation Bridging Human, Environment and Materials and Chemistry and Materials Society.The aim objective of ICCBS 2027 is to provide a platform for researchers, engineers, academicians as well as industrial professionals from all over the world to present their research results and development activities in Chemical and Biological Sciences. ICCBS provides opportunities for the delegates to exchange new ideas and application experiences face to face, to establish business or research relations and to find global partners for future collaboration. Submitted conference papers will be reviewed by technical committees of the Conference.Publication:Accepted and registered full papers will be published in BIO Web of Conferences (eISSN: 2117-4458). The proceedings will be indexed by Scopus, DOAJ, EBSCO, and ProQuest, and will be submitted for inclusion in the Conference Proceedings Citation Index (CPCI)of Web of Science.★ Track 1: Biomedical Science and Engineering• Medical imaging, diagnostics & clinical systems• Biosensors, wearable devices & digital health• Biomedical signal and data analysis• Rehabilitation, robotics & assistive technologies• Translational medicine and clinical applications★ Track 2: AI, Data Science and Computational Biology• AI and machine learning in life sciences• Bioinformatics, genomics, and multi-omics• Systems biology and network modeling• Biomedical data mining & health informatics• Drug discovery and computational chemistry ★ Track 3: Biotechnology and Synthetic Biology• Synthetic biology and genome engineering• Industrial biotechnology & bioprocessing• Biopharmaceuticals and bio-drug development• Microbial and fermentation technology• Bio-manufacturing and bio-based products★ Track 4: Chemical Sciences and Engineering• Analytical, organic & inorganic chemistry• Physical chemistry and chemical physics• Catalysis and reaction engineering• Chemical process design and optimization• Electrochemistry and energy-related chemistry★ Track 5. Materials Science, Nanotechnology and Biomaterials• Functional materials and materials chemistry• Nanotechnology and nanomaterials• Biomaterials and tissue engineering• Drug delivery systems and nanomedicine• Smart and responsive materials★ Track 6: Environmental, Energy and Sustainability• Environmental science and engineering• Green chemistry and sustainable processes• Bioenergy and renewable resources• Climate change and ecological systems• Waste treatment and resource recovery★ Track 7: Agriculture, Food and Biological Systems• Agricultural biotechnology• Food science and safety• Plant science and crop improvement• Soil, ecosystem and environmental biology• Sustainable agricultureVenue InformationKyoto University (Yoshida Campus)Address: Yoshida-Konoe-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, 606-8501, JAPANVisa InformationThe information below is just for reference. Polies may subject to change. Please consult the embassy and local agency for most up-to-date visa application process.You'll need to check the list of the countries that have the visa exemption agreement with Japan. If your country is included in the list, then you will not be required for a visa when entering Japan under normal circumstances. If your country is not included in the list, you'll need to obtain a short-term stay visa from the embassy of Japan in your country.Please read the Japanese visa guide provided by the ministry of foreign affairs carefully. And be informed that it is the embassy of Japan in your country that makes a decision on issuing a visa. Whether the attendees need Letter of Invitation fully depends on the relations between countries. The conference organizers hereby reiterate that we are neither able to nor authorized to decide the relations between countries.For more details, please visit: http://www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/visa/index.html.

The ASEAN–Japan Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Coordination Platform aims to create our next generationhttps://aseanjapan-sti.orgVision & MissionBACKFGROUNDSolving Today’s Complex Societal Challenges—Such As Climate Change, Achieving Carbon Neutrality, Reducing Disaster Risk, And Preventing. The Loss Of Biodiversity—Requires More Than Isolated Efforts.VISION & MISSIONAs ASEAN Positions Itself To Become The World’s Fourth-Largest Economy By 2030, Its Ability To Harness Science, Technology, And Innovation Will Play A Central Role In Driving Sustainable, Inclusive, And Resilient Growth.To Realize This Vision And Mission, The Project Will Implement A Series Of Activities Designed To Build Capacity, Encourage Collaboration, And Support Practical Action In STI Coordination. These Include:ROLE-MODELS-AND-BEST-PRACTICEShttps://aseanjapan-sti.org/learning-resources/role-models-and-best-practices/strengthening-asean-japan-research-collaboration-microbial-biotechnologyStrengthening ASEAN–Japan Research Collaboration in Microbial BiotechnologyAsst. Prof. Dr. Kosuke Shiraishi2025 JASTIC FellowLaboratory of Microbial Biotechnology, Kyoto University, JapanAs part of the JASTIC Fellows network, I visited the Faculty of Agro-Industry, Chiang Mai University, hosted by Asst. Prof. Dr. Pavalee Chompoorat Tridtitanakiat, a JASTIC Fellow, to strengthen research collaboration between Japan and Thailand in microbial biotechnology and the sustainable bioeconomy.The visit began with a warm welcome from the Faculty of Agro-Industry, followed by discussions on future collaboration between the two institutions. These discussions provided a valuable opportunity to exchange ideas on our complementary research strengths and explore long-term cooperation in biotechnology, food science and sustainable agriculture.During the visit, I delivered a research seminar introducing my research on microbial biotechnology, particularly plant–methylotroph (methanol-utilizing microorganism) interactions and their potential applications in sustainable agriculture. Faculty members, researchers and students actively participated in the discussion, leading to productive exchanges on future collaborative research and opportunities for student and researcher mobility.Following the seminar, students from the Laboratory of Microbial Biotechnology and I toured Chiang Mai University's research facilities, including laboratories in food biotechnology, food engineering, sensory evaluation, and the pilot plant. The visit highlighted the complementary expertise of both institutions and identified several promising opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration.Looking ahead, Dr. Pavalee and I agreed to continue developing joint research activities, strengthen academic exchanges between Kyoto University and Chiang Mai University, and create new opportunities for early-career researchers within the ASEAN–Japan research community. Our shared vision is to promote sustainable innovation by connecting microbial biotechnology, food science and the bioeconomy through long-term international partnerships.Beyond the UniversityResearch collaboration extends beyond the university. During the visit, Dr. Pavalee kindly guided us through the historic city of Chiang Mai, including one of its iconic temples. These informal conversations provided a valuable opportunity to deepen mutual understanding, strengthen personal connections, and reinforce the trust that underpins successful international collaboration.