November 16 - 19, 2026 | Kyoto, Japan

Gateway to Spatial Omics in Kyoto, 2026

Abstract Submission Deadline: Extended to September 16, 2026

Join us at Doshisha University, Imadegawa Campus, for the premier global conference on the technological development and applications of mass spectrometry imaging (MSI).

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Welcome to Kyoto

The 4th International Mass Spectrometry Imaging Society (IMSIS 4) aims to provide a forum for discussion on the technological development and applications of mass spectrometry imaging (MSI).

As this is the first time the conference will be held in Asia, we expect 200 to 250 participants not only from Europe and the United States but also from Asia and Oceania. At IMSIS 2026, cutting-edge research findings will undoubtedly be presented.

In addition to sessions on new MSI technologies and medical applications, we plan to hold specialized sessions related to plants, food, and microorganisms.

"We expect this event to serve as a platform for deepening discussions, anticipating the future development of MSI across various fields. We believe this inaugural IMSIS in Japan will offer hot topics of interest to MSI researchers from diverse disciplines."
Masaya Ikegawa
Chair, 4th IMSIS Local Organizing Committee / Professor, Doshisha University
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Important Dates

* Abstract Submission Deadline: Extended to September 16 (23:59 JST)->Closed
* Early Registration Deadline: Extended to September 16 (23:59 JST)->Closed
* Registration Deadline: October 16 (23:59 JST)
* JST: Japan Standard Time

Program Timetable

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IMSIS 4 Program Timetable
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Invited Speakers

Makoto Suematsu

Makoto Suematsu

Japan
Central Institute for Experimental Medicine and Life Science
Makoto Arita

Makoto Arita

Japan
Keio University
Jiro Matsuo

Jiro Matsuo

Japan
Kyoto University
Katharina Kronenberg

Katharina Kronenberg

Germany
University of Münster
May-Britt Tessem

May-Britt Tessem

Norway
The Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Zoltan Takats

Zoltan Takats

UK
Imperial College London
Elizabeth Neumann

Elizabeth Neumann

USA
UC Davis
Jorg Hanrieder

Jorg Hanrieder

Sweden
University of Gothenburg
Alison Scott

Alison Scott

USA
University of Maryland School of Dentistry
Enrico Davoli

Enrico Davoli

Italy
Istituto di Ricerche Farmacologiche Mario Negri
Jens Soltwisch

Jens Soltwisch

Germany
University of Münster
Lee Jae Kyoo

Jae Kyoo Lee

Korea
Seoul National University

Local Organizing Committee

Masaya Ikegawa

Masaya Ikegawa

Chair
Doshisha University
Shuichi Shimma

Shuichi Shimma

Co-Chair
The University of Osaka
Yoichi Otsuka

Yoichi Otsuka

Co-Chair
The University of Osaka
Daisuke Saigusa

Daisuke Saigusa

Program Committee Chair
Teikyo University
Takafumi Hirata

Takafumi Hirata

Program Committee Co-Chair
The University of Tokyo
Kazumi Saikusa

Kazumi Saikusa

Treasurer
AIST
Takaya Satoh

Takaya Satoh

Budget Coordinator
JEOL
Tetsuya Mori

Tetsuya Mori

Registration Coordinator
RIKEN CSRS
Tadayuki Ogawa

Tadayuki Ogawa

Abstract Book Coordinator
Dokkyo Medical University
Hiroki Nakajima

Hiroki Nakajima

Excursion Coordinator
Shimadzu
Kaoru Nakagawa

Kaoru Nakagawa

Excursion Coordinator
Shimadzu
Shuji Yamashita

Shuji Yamashita

Venue Coordinator
Doshisha University
Maiko Okamura

Maiko Okamura

Workshop Coordinator (Young Gen) and Excursion Coordinator
Doshisha University
Hiromitsu Tabeta

Hiromitsu Tabeta

Corporate Exhibition Coordinator
Kobe University
Tsuyoshi Akiyama

Tsuyoshi Akiyama

Corporate Exhibition Coordinator
Toray Research Center
Motoji Oshikata

Motoji Oshikata

Committee Support
Waters
Thanai Paxton

Thanai Paxton

Committee Support
Waters

Registration Fees

Category JPY (¥) USD ($) EURO (€)
Academic Early 60,000 380 330
Academic Late 80,000 500 430
Industrial Early 80,000 500 430
Industrial Late 100,000 630 540
Students Early 20,000 130 110
Students Late 35,000 220 190
Accompanying person Early 15,000 90 80
Accompanying person Late 30,000 190 160
Conference banquet Optional 15,000 90 80

* The prices in USD and EURO are for reference only. All payments will be processed in JPY (Japanese Yen).
*Cancellation Policy: The fees of registration for scientific sessions and banquet will not be refunded with request for cancellation.

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