ASTRA CONFERENCE 2026

Event description

The second Asia-Pacific Spatial Translational Research Alliance (ASTRA) meeting will be held in-person from September 28th to 30th, 2026 at the Nara Prefectural Convention Center, Nara, Japan. We have invited outstanding international and national speakers to contribute through a series of talks, debates and activities.

The ASTRA initiative aims to build a 2000+ pan-cancer atlas from the APAC region at a spatial resolution (as collaborative project between The University of Tokyo and Garvan Institute of Medical Research). This initiative aims to identify oncofetal cells and therapy response.

We would like to invite you to the second ASTRA meeting in 2026 where we will share key projects, discuss working groups, and invite partners from across the APAC region.

Conference Date: Monday 28th September 1pm - Wednesday 30th September 2026 5pm

Venue: NARA Prefectural Convention Center  https://www.nara-cc.jp/english/index.html

Abstracts: Abstracts may be submitted via the link below, submissions close 7th September 2026

Getting to the NARA Prefectural Convention Center

Limousine Bus from Kansai International Airport
For those traveling from overseas, a direct bus is available to the Nara Prefectural Convention Center from Kansai International Airport. They do not take reservations and tickets are to be purchased on site. The journey takes approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes, and the one-way fare is JPY 2,400, payable by credit card. Please refer to the link below for the timetable, ticket counters and boarding location, as well as additional information.
https://www.kate.co.jp/en/timetable/detail/NR

Accommodation Recommendations

JW Marriott Hotel Nara
1-1-1 Sanjo-oji, Nara City, Nara 630-8013 Japan

Novotel Nara
7-1-45 Omiya cho, Nara City, Nara 630-8115 Japan

Organisers:

Yutaka Suzuki, The University of Tokyo
Ankur Sharma, Garvan Institute of Medical Research

Platinum Sponsors:

Gold Sponsors:

Silver Sponsors:

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By booking a ticket to this event, you acknowledge and agree that photographs and video may be taken during the event, and consent to the use of your image by the event organisers for promotional and marketing purposes. If you do not wish to have your photo or video used, please contact the event organiser prior to the event.

Should you have any queries regarding the event, please email: astrameeting@edu.k.u-tokyo.ac.jp