The 41st annual meeting of the Japanese Society for Plant Biotechnology will be held from August 30th to September 1st, 2024 at Tohoku University in Sendai, Miyagi

International Symposium

「Global trends of applications and regulations of plant genome editing」

Jointly sponsored by JST OPERA “Creating innovative cutting-edge technology opening up the future of food”

Date: 1st September 2024, 13:30-17:45

Zoom hybrid style
 *Onsite: Kawauchi-kita Campus, Tohoku University, Lecture Rooms B (A 03), Room B200
 https://www.tohoku.ac.jp/en/about/images/map_kawauchi_2019.pdf
 *Online: Zoom

Free of charge

Please register in advance using the registration form below, whether for onsite or online participation.
https://forms.gle/47DYqir22jr1oupi8

Deadline for registration: 1st September 2024, 13:30

Abstract: Genome editing technology is expected to be one of the saviors for stable crop production in the future changing environment. In this international symposium, we will discuss the current social demands and regulations for genome editing technology in various countries and regions around the world, and discuss the global trends and the future that Japan should take, with the latest information introduced by domestic and international parties concerned.
Organizers: Prof. Hiroshi Ezura (University of Tsukuba) and Prof. Shin-ichi Arimura (University of Tokyo)

Program: Please refer to the poster.