Disease Modeling and Drug Discovery Symposium

Sessions & Speakers

Clinical Trials: Phase II & Beyond

  • Monet Goode

    FOUNDER

  • Emmett Marsh

    DESIGN DIRECTOR

  • Eleanor Parks

    SUSTAINABILITY DIRECTOR

  • Karl Holland

    SALES MANAGER

  • Jaya Dixon

    MARKETING DIRECTOR

Registration Rates & Information

Early Registration Rates (ends on 16 September 2026)

  • ISSCR Student Member - $315 USD

    ISSCR Postdoc Member - $450 USD

    ISSCR Full/Affiliate Members - $650 USD

    Non-Members - $1150 USD

Regular Registration Rates

  • ISSCR Student Member - $350 USD 

  • ISSCR Postdoc Member - $500 USD 

  • ISSCR Full/Affiliate Members - $725 USD 

  • Non-Members - $1150 USD 

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  • To cancel your registration, a written request must be submitted to isscr@isscr.org before the deadline. Registration fees will be refunded minus a $150.00 USD cancellation fee. No refunds will be granted after 23 September 2026 .

    If the 2025 Kyoto International Symposium transitions to a fully virtual event, in-person registration will automatically be transferred to a virtual registration and the price difference will be refunded based on the time of registration. Should a registrant choose not to attend the fully virtual event, the registrant is eligible to request a full refund of the registration by providing a written request to isscr@isscr.org by 23 September 2026 . After that time, all previously stated cancellation policies will apply.

    If the event is transferred to a virtual event or cancelled in its entirety, ISSCR's responsibility is limited to only the registration fees paid. ISSCR is not responsible for other expenses incurred such as airfare and hotel accommodations.

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Abstracts

Important Dates:

  • 16 September 2026 11:59 PM EDT (USA) | Abstract Submission Closes

  • 13 October 2026  | Oral and Poster Presentation notifications will be sent.

  • 20 October 2026  | Abstract-selected oral and poster presenters MUST REGISTER and accept for “in-person” attendance.  If you do not register by the deadline, your abstract will be removed from the program.

  • 20 October 2026 4:00 PM EDT (USA)  | Any changes to the abstract's presenting author need to be submitted by this date. The new presenter must be a co-author on the submitted abstract and must be a registered attendee. 

For inquiries regarding abstracts, please direct them to abstracts@isscr.org


  • Disease Modeling 

    • Use of stem cell- and organoid-based systems to study human disease mechanisms and pathogenesis. 

    Drug Discovery and Therapeutic Development 

    • Stem cell–based platforms for target identification, drug screening, and preclinical testing. 

    Advanced Bioengineered Systems 

    • Engineered tissues and microphysiological platforms (e.g., organ-on-chip, organoid-on-chip) that recapitulate human organ structure and function. 

    Complex In Vitro Human Models 

    • Integration of multiple cell types, immune or microbial components, and inter-organ communication to recreate human physiological systems in vitro.  

    Tumor Organoids and Cancer Modeling 

    • Patient-derived and engineered tumor organoids to study cancer biology, tumor microenvironment, and therapeutic approaches. 

    AI-Enabled and Scalable Disease Modeling 

    • Application of AI, machine learning, and automation to enhance fidelity, reproducibility, and scalability of stem cell-based model systems.

  • Oral submissions will be considered for a ten (10) minute presentation  during a session. 

    • Posters will be displayed in person in the poster area for one assigned day. 

    • Refer to these detailed Abstract Submission Instructions

    • There is a non-refundable $45.00 USD abstract submission fee for each abstract submitted.  This is NOT the meeting registration fee. All presenters must be registered for the meeting. 

    • All submitted abstracts are evaluated by the Program/Organizing Committee to ensure that they meet submission standards:

Travel

Venue

Kyoto University, Yoshida Campus, Clock Tower Centennial Hall
36 Yoshidahonmachi
Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, 606-8317, Japan

Hotels

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Ambassadors

The ISSCR is accepting applications for the ISSCR Disease Modeling and Drug Discovery Symposium Ambassador Program. Applications are due 17 April 2026.  

ISSCR Disease Modeling and Drug Discovery Symposium Ambassadors will receive:   

  • Recognition on the event webpage, on a dedicated social media post, and on a walk-slide onsite at the meeting as an official ISSCR Disease Modeling and Drug Discovery Symposium Ambassador  

  • 10% registration rate discount for the ISSCR Disease Modeling and Drug Discovery Symposium 

  • An official ISSCR Ambassador Certificate and Formal Letter of Recognition from the ISSCR President  

ISSCR Disease Modeling and Drug Discovery Symposium Ambassadors must have an active ISSCR membership through 2026.   

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Marketing and Media

Sponsors and exhibitors and welcome to use the below meeting logos to promote their participation in the event. However, attendees, speakers, presenters, sponsors, exhibitors, and partners may not use or edit the corporate, main ISSCR logo in any promotions. If you would like a custom graphic, please contact ISSCR’s Marketing Team at marketing@isscr.org.