The 22nd Annual Meeting of The Japan Association of Medical Spectroscopy
& Biomedical Raman Imaging Workshop 2024


November 25-27, 2024
Convention Center / Photonics Center, Osaka University (Suita Campus)


The Japan Association of Medical Spectroscopy (JAMS) provides a platform for discussing a wide range of topics, from technological development to practical applications, with the aim of applying spectroscopy and spectroscopic measurement technologies to the biomedical field. Spectroscopic measurement technologies have rapidly advanced, from the development of devices to spectral analysis methods, and numerous new applications are being proposed in the biomedical field. This research meeting aims to contribute to future medical fields through cross-disciplinary discussions, covering topics from basic to applied research.
  This time, we will co-organize an international workshop “Biomedical Raman Imaging (BRI) Workshop 2024.” The workshop will feature hands-on seminars, including lectures on the basics of Raman imaging and applications, including a demonstration of Raman imaging of biological samples. In addition, we will provide opportunities for discussions with experts in Raman imaging techniques, and we warmly welcome the participation of those interested in Raman imaging.
  We invite oral and poster presentations. Please take this opportunity to discuss with researchers who share common interests.

医用分光学研究会では、ラマン/赤外・近赤外などの散乱/吸収、各種発光を利用した分光学的手法を、医学・臨床診断に応用すべく、化学、工学、光学、医学といった異なった分野の研究者が会員となり広く活動、意見交換を行っております。分光計測技術は、装置開発からスペクトル解析手法に至るまで急速に進化しており、バイオメディカル分野においても新たな応用法が数多く提案されています。本研究会では、基礎から応用に至るまでの分野を越えた議論を通じて、将来の医療関連分野への貢献を目指しています。
  今回は、国際ワークショップ「Biomedical Raman Imaging (BRI) Workshop 2024」と共同で開催します。国外からも多くの研究者を招き、ラマンイメージングの基礎から最新の研究成果の紹介、細胞のラマンイメージングを実演するハンズオンセミナーを開催します。さらに、ラマンイメージング技術の専門家とのディスカッションの場も設けております。ラマンイメージングに興味をお持ちの方々のご参加をお待ちしております。
  口頭発表、ポスターセッションでの発表を募集いたします。この機会に共通の興味のある研究者とぜひご議論ください。今開催の講演、ポスターセッションは全て英語での実施となります。

Speakers (confirmed)

Jun Ando, RIKEN, "SERS digital counting of single enzyme biomarkers"

Malgorzata Baranska, Jagiellonian University, "TBA"

Ishan Barman, Johns Hopkins University, "TBA"

Martin Booth, University of Oxford, "TBA"

Kosuke Dodo, RIKEN,”Development of Raman tag for bioactive compounds"

Mariko Egawa, Shiseido Co., Ltd., "Advancement of spectral imaging for skin characteristic evaluation"

Katsumasa Fujita, Osaka University, "TBA"

Zhiwei Huang, Singapore University, "Stimulated Raman scattering tomography for label-free biomolecular and functional 3D imaging of live cells and tissue"

Mika Ishigaki, Shimane University, "Liquid biopsy of embryo culture medium using Raman spectroscopy"

Hyeon Jeong Lee, Zhejiang University, "TBA"

Menglu Li, Shenzhen Medical Academy of Research and Translation, "TBA"

Mako Kamiya, Tokyo Institute of Technology, "TBA"

Ryo Kato, Osaka University, "Paving ways of mid-Infrared photothermal microscopy for biomedical analysis"

Satoko Kawauchi, National Defense Medical College, "TBA"

Yasuaki Kumamoto, Osaka University, "TBA"

Takahiro Nishimura, Osaka University, "In silico clinical trial for laser treatment: a biotissue optical property spectroscopy-based approach"

Yasuyuki Ozeki, University of Tokyo, "TBA"

Hidetoshi Sato, Kwansei Gakuin University, "TBA"

Shinsuke Shigeto, Kwansei Gakuin University, "TBA"

Makoto Suematsu, Central Institute for Experimental Medicine and Life Science, "Prediction of invasiveness and post-operative prognosis of cancer by imaging metabolomics"

Toshihiro Takamatsu, AIST, "Novel near-infrared hyperspectral imaging systems for deep tissue structure visualization under endoscope"

Haruko Takeyama, Waseda University, "TBA"

Lu Wei, Caltech, "TBA"

Jesse Chi Zhang, Purdue University, "Coherent Raman spectroscopy and microscopy for imaging cells under stress conditions"

and more!

Program Overview (tentative)

All sessions will be conducted in English.
November 25 @Convention Center, Osaka University
13:00-16:30JAMS Session 1&2
16:30-19:00Networking Session (with Food & Drink)
November 26 @Convention Center, Osaka University
9:30-11:30BRI Workshop Session 1
13:00-18:30JAMS Session 3&4
November 27 @Photonics Center, Osaka University
9:00-12:00BRI Workshop Session 2
13:30-15:00BRI Workshop Session 3
15:20-18:00BRI Workshop, Demonstration & Exchange*

*Demonstration of cell imaging and analysis using spontaneous Raman / stimulated Raman scattering microscopes in Fujita Lab at Photonics Center, Osaka Univesity, after lectures of priciple and application of Raman imaging techniques

Organizers The Japan Association of Medical Spectroscopy (Chair: Shunich Sato, National Defense Medical College, Japan)
Photonics Center, Osaka University (Director: Katsumasa Fujita)

supported by Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) - AdCORP / LIPS, COI-NEXT, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) - PhotoBIO-OIL

in corporation with Ajinomoto Co.,Inc., Renishaw plc, Systems Engineering Co.,Ltd., Teledyne Japan, Inc.*, Thorlabs Japan, Inc., Tokyo Instruments, Inc., Evident Corp., NF Corp.*, HORIBA, Ltd.*, ANDOR (Oxford Instruments), PHOTOTECHNICA Corp.*, Nikon Solutions Co.,Ltd.*, Bunkoukeiki Co.,Ltd.*, Spectra-Physics (MKS Instruments), JASCO Corp.

*Meet them in the Exhibition.


endorsed by Bioimaging Society, The Biophysical Society of Japan, Tha Japan Society of Applied Physics, Japan Society for Cell Biology, The Japanese Society of Microscopy, The Japan Society for Laser Microscopy, Japan Optomechatronics Association, The Laser Society of Japan, The Optical Society of Japan, The Society of Instrument and Control Engineers, The Spectroscopical Society of Japan
Abstract Submission Prepare your abstract using this template (one A4-page) and submit the abstract PDF file from the abstract submission form. by October 20, 2024

[ Abstract submission form ]
Registration Register for the meeting and the workshop* by November 7, 2024
(on-site registration for participation may not be available)

*The number of participants for the Raman Imaging demonstration on the 27th is limited. In the case of many applications, priority will be given to students and early-career researchers.


[ Registration form ]

Registration Fee
Meeting & Workshop: Regular ¥5,000 / Student ¥2,000
Networking: Regular ¥5,000 / Student ¥2,000​

(Payment method will be announced later.)

Local Organizers Katsumasa Fujita, Osaka University
Yasuaki Kumamoto, Osaka University
Nao Yonemitsu, Osaka University
Contact medspec2024@ap.eng.osaka-u.ac.jp