Program

Timetable
Plenary Lectures Day1　Day2　Day3　Day4
Award Lectures Day1
Oral Sessions Day2　Day3　Day4
Poster Presentations Day1　Day2　Day3　Day4
Late-Breaking Posters Day1
Luncheon Seminars Day2　Day3　Day4
Teatime Sessions Day3
Corporate Posters Day2　Day3　Day4
Corporate Program

Timetable

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Plenary Lectures

■Day 1, Sunday, June 22 [Program]
■Day 2, Monday, June 23 [Program]
■Day 3, Tuesday, June 24 [Program]
■Day 4, Wednesday, June 25 [Program]

Plenary Lecture Ⅰ

1-PL-1510
Dr. Kengo Suzuki (Euglena Co., Ltd., Japan)
“Advancing the Study and Practical Use of Microalgae Euglena”

Plenary Lecture II

2-PL-0830
Prof. Akhilesh Pandey (Mayo Clinic, USA)
“Exploiting the Mass Spectrometry Toolkit for Biomedical Discoveries and Clinical Translation”

Plenary Lecture III

3-PL-0815
Prof. Kini R. Manjunatha (National University of Singapore, Singapore)
“From Toxins to Therapeutics: Atrial Natriuretic Peptide Analogs for the Tailored Treatment of Acute Decompensated Heart Failure”

Plenary Lecture IV

4-PL-0830
Prof. Tomoyoshi Soga (Keio University, Japan)
“Development of CE-MS Metabolomics and Its Application in Cancer”

Award Lectures

■Day 1, Sunday, June 22 [Program]

Oral Sessions

■Day 2, Monday, June 23 [Program]
■Day 3, Tuesday, June 24 [Program]
■Day 4, Wednesday, June 25 [Program]

Session Overview

■Session No.: 2A-O1
■Title: Current Issues in Polymer Material Characterization and Recent Approaches with Mass Spectrometry
■Organizer: Takaya Satoh (JEOL Ltd., Japan)
■Scope: The development of high-performance materials with high added value is progressing in the industrial field. On the other hand, there are a wide range of issues, such as quality control, defect and deterioration analysis of products, problems with the use of recycled materials, and analysis of microplastics that have leaked into the environment. Approaches in mass spectrometry include pyrolysis GC-MS, LC-MS, and MALDI-TOFMS, each of which has seen recent advances, and the analytical methods of the acquired data are also attracting attention. This session will discuss how these methods can be used to address the above issues. We will discuss pre-treatment, separation, ionization, mass spectrometry imaging, ion mobility, data analysis, and procedures combined with various analytical techniques.
■Keywords: Polymer characterization, Recycling, Microplastics

■Session No.: 2A-O2
■Title: AOMSC Special Session
■Organizer: Tomoya Kinumi (National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology, Japan)
■Invited: Zhu Yang (Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong)
Jongcheol Seo (Pohang University of Science and Technology, Korea)
Hsin-Yi Chang (National Defense Medical Center, Taiwan)

■Session No.: 2A-O3
■Title: Frontiers in Mass Spectrometry Imaging -Applications-
■Organizer: Shuichi Shimma (The University of Osaka, Japan)
■Keynote: Makoto Arita (Keio University, Japan)
■Scope: It will explore the state of the art in mass spectrometry imaging technology and expand its potential. The latest technological innovations will be presented and the potential for new applied research, e.g. in medicine and pharmacy, will be discussed. Current challenges will be identified and their solutions explored, and the future of the technology will be considered from an interdisciplinary perspective through interactions with experts from different fields. Through this session, participants will be able to understand the latest applications in mass spectrometry imaging and gain insight into future research directions. It also aims to promote further development and innovative applications of the field.
■Keywords: Mass spectrometry imaging, Metabolites, Lipids, Method developments, New applications

■Session No.: 2B-O1
■Title: Young Researcher Session 1
■Organizer: Kohta Nakatani (Niigata University, Japan)
Yuki Yamaguchi (The University of Osaka, Japan)
■Invited: Chao-Jung Chen (China Medical University, Taiwan)
■Scope: Mass spectrometry is a unique analytical technology that is still advancing. However, as the technology becomes more complex, it also requires personnel with advanced expertise in order to take full advantage of its performance. Therefore, human resource development is becoming increasingly important. This session focuses on young researchers and hopes to provide them with opportunities to grow through discussions with their peers and experienced seniors.
■Keywords: Young researcher

■Session No.: 2B-O2
■Title: Environmental Pollution and Its Effects Evaluation
■Organizer: Atsushi Yamamoto (Tottori University of Environmental Studies, Japan)
Qian Liu (Chinese Academy of Sciences, China)
■Keynote: Sunghwan Kim (Kyungpook National University, Korea)
■Invited: Runzeng Liu (Shandong University, China)
Theodora Nah (City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong)
■Scope: Mass spectrometry has become an essential element in the visualization and impact assessment of environmental pollution. New ionization methods and high-resolution mass spectrometry are revealing what was previously invisible. The discussion will be based on the latest exchanges of information on how environmental pollution and mass spectrometry are related in the Asia Oceania region.
■Keywords: Environmental pollution, High-resolution mass spectrometry, Effect evaluation, Microplastic, Non-target analysis

■Session No.: 2B-O3
■Title: Fundamentals & Emerging Applications of Ionization and Gas Phase Ion Processes - Part I
■Organizer: Lee Chuin Chen (University of Yamanashi, Japan)
Kanako Sekimoto (Yokohama City University, Japan)
■Keynote: Pawel L. Urban (National Tsing Hua University, Taiwan)
■Invited: Xinxing Zhang (Nankai University, China)
Jentaie Shiea (National Sun Yat-Sen University, Taiwan)
Chi-Kit Siu (City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong)
■Scope: This session focuses on all aspects of ionization, hyphenation, and gas-phase ion chemistry, covering topics such as the mechanisms of ion formation, activation, and dissociation, ion-ion and ion-molecule reactions, the development of new techniques in ionization, hyphenation, and ion mobility, as well as their novel applications in analytical science.
■Keywords: Ionization, Gas-phase ion processes, Activation & dissociation, Ion-ion & ion-molecule reactions, Ion mobility

■Session No.: 2C-O1
■Title: Clinical Mass Spectrometry and Reverse Translational Research -From Diagnostic and Treatment Application to Pathological Analysis- Part Ⅰ
■Organizer: Hsiao-Wei Liao (National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taiwan)
Masamitsu Maekawa (Tohoku University, Japan)
■Keynote: Federico Torta (National University of Singapore and Duke-NUS, Singapore)
■Scope: Mass spectrometry has been used in chemical diagnosis of diseases due to its usefulness in measuring various biomolecules. Furthermore, it has also been put to good use in the quantitative analysis of pharmaceuticals in recent years, and is contributing to more precise medical care. In addition, many new studies of pathological molecular mechanisms have been discovered through reverse translational research based on the results of clinical research. The aim of this session is to discuss the frontier of clinical mass spectrometry in chemical diagnosis and optimization of patient treatment, as well as in reverse translational research.
■Keywords: Clinical mass spectrometry, Pharmaceutical care, Chemical diagnosis, Reverse translational research, Disease

■Session No.: 2C-O2
■Title: Clinical Omics / Biomarker Development
■Organizer: Yasushi Ishihama (Kyoto University, Japan)
Jun Adachi (National Institutes of Biomedical Innovation, Health and Nutrition, Japan)
■Keynote: Yu-Ju Chen (Academia Sinica, Taiwan)
■Invited: Peter Hoffmann (University of South Australia, Australia)
■Scope: In recent years, mass spectrometry-based omics technologies have become significantly more sensitive and faster. We will discuss the impact of these advances on clinical omics analysis, biomarker development, and treatment development through cutting-edge research presentations.
■Keywords: Clinical omics, Biomarker, Precision medicine, Therapeutic targets

■Session No.: 2C-O3
■Title: Advanced Technology in Proteomics
■Organizer: Yasushi Ishihama (Kyoto University, Japan)
Jun Adachi (National Institutes of Biomedical Innovation, Health and Nutrition, Japan)
■Keynote: Sean Humphrey (Murdoch Children's Research Institute Royal Children's Hospital, Australia)
■Scope: Protein/proteome analysis using mass spectrometry has greatly improved the depth and speed of analysis, and has become an indispensable fundamental analysis technology. In order to overcome the diversity of proteins and the complexity of proteomics, various technological developments and examples of their applications have been created. In this session, we will discuss how mass spectrometry is used and what problems it poses. Specifically, we invite a wide range of studies on mass spectrometry as well as sample preparation, quantification and data analysis methods to share the latest findings and discuss future prospects.
■Keywords: Proteomics, Mass spectrometry, Chromatography, Data analysis

■Session No.: 3A-O1
■Title: Mass Spectrometry in Therapeutic Modality Research-1
■Organizer: Susumu Uchiyama (The University of Osaka, Japan)
Nana Kawasaki (Yokohama City University, Japan)
■Keynote: Ying Swan Ho (A*STAR Bioprocessing Technology Institute, Singapore)
■Invited: Tomoya Kinumi (National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology, Japan)
Naoki Kawase (Astellas Pharma Inc., Japan)
■Scope: Nowadays, pharmaceuticals are not only traditional small-molecule drugs, but are also being developed in a variety of ‘modalities’, such as proteins, nucleic acids, protein complexes and nucleic acid-lipid complexes, which have complex structures and large molecular weights, and the manufacturing methods have also diversified to include chemical synthesis, biotechnology and combinations thereof. Mass spectrometry, on the other hand, is an indispensable analytical technique regardless of modality, from production to quality analysis of formulations and even post-administration pharmacokinetics. In two sessions of this annual meeting, several pharmaceutical modalities that have emerged in recent years will be introduced and discussed, with examples of research on each modality and the role played by mass spectrometry.
■Keywords: Antibody, Gene therapy, Novel therapeutic small-molecules, Multi-attribute method, Bioprocess

■Session No.: 3A-O2
■Title: Mass Spectrometry in Therapeutic Modality Research-2
■Organizer: Nana Kawasaki (Yokohama City University, Japan)
Susumu Uchiyama (The University of Osaka, Japan)
■Keynote: Susumu Uchiyama (The University of Osaka, Japan)
■Invited: I-Lin Tsai (Taipei Medical University, Taiwan)
■Scope: Continued from "Mass Spectrometry in Therapeutic Modality Research-1".
■Keywords: Antibody, Gene therapy, Novel therapeutic small-molecules, Multi-attribute method, Bioprocess

■Session No.: 3A-O3
■Title: Mass Spectrometry of Bioactive Molecules
■Organizer: Masahiro Miyashita (Kyoto University, Japan)
Tohru Yamagaki (Suntory Foundation for Life Sciences, Japan)
■Keynote: Albert T. Lebedev (Shenzhen MSU-BIT University, China)
■Scope: Bioactive molecules play an important role in the maintenance and regulation of life. Hormones are a typical example. Some organisms also utilize bioactive molecules in their interactions with others, including antimicrobial substances, toxins, and pheromones. Since these molecules often show highly selective actions, they are expected to be applied as therapeutic agents and agrochemicals. In this session, we will discuss the role of mass spectrometry in the structural determination, quantification, activity measurement, and elucidation of the action mechanism of bioactive molecules.
■Keywords: Natural product, Toxin, Peptide, Small molecule, Structural analysis, Quantitation, Bioassay

■Session No.: 3B-O1
■Title: Frontiers in Mass Spectrometry Imaging -Methods and Instrumentation-
■Organizer: Shuichi Shimma (The University of Osaka, Japan)
■Scope: This session explores cutting-edge developments in mass spectrometry imaging (MSI) techniques and instrumentation as a continuous session from 2A-O3. We will discuss new methodologies and instruments applicable to medicine, pharmaceuticals, and other fields. Presentations will address current technical challenges and their potential solutions. Participants will gain insights into the latest MSI trends and technologies. This session aims to facilitate discussions between developers, researchers, and potential users, promoting innovation and advancing the field.
■Keywords: Mass spectrometry imaging, Metabolites, Lipids, Method developments, New applications

■Session No.: 3B-O2
■Title: Sharing and Analysis of Mass Spectrometry Data
■Organizer: Fumio Matsuda (The University of Osaka, Japan)
■Invited: Eisuke Hayakawa (Kyushu Institute of Technology, Japan)
Han Bin Oh (Sogang University, Korea)
■Scope: Mass spectrometers generate large amounts of data. In this session, we would like to discuss building a network for sharing and utilizing data.
■Keywords: Informatics, Database, Data sharing

■Session No.: 3B-O3
■Title: Advances in Mass Spectrometry for the Detection of Ultra-Trace Elements and Isotopes in Earth and Space Sciences
■Organizer: Yusuke Yokoyama (University of Tokyo, Japan)
Hirochika Sumino (University of Tokyo, Japan)
■Keynote: Michaela Froehlich (Research School of Physics, The Australian National University, Australia)
■Invited: Stephen Tims (Australian National University, Australia)
Chung-Che Wu (Nanjing Normal University, China)
■Scope: This session will explore the latest advancements in mass spectrometry techniques and their applications in geo- and space-sciences. We invite researchers to present their cutting-edge studies on Earth's history, volcano and earthquake monitoring, climate change, and planetary exploration. Topics will include the analysis of ultra-trace elements and isotopes, radiometric dating, and the investigation of extraterrestrial materials. Special emphasis will be placed on innovative instrumentation, data analysis methods, and interdisciplinary approaches to tackle pressing environmental issues.
■Keywords: Geoscience, Space science, Isotope ratio, Inorganic MS, Radiometric dating

■Session No.: 3C-O1
■Title: Clinical Mass Spectrometry and Reverse Translational Research -From Diagnostic and Treatment Application to Pathological Analysis- Part II
■Organizer: Daisuke Saigusa (Teikyo University, Japan)
Masamitsu Maekawa (Tohoku University, Japan)
■Invited: Fan-Yan Wei (Tohoku University, Japan)
■Scope: Mass spectrometry has been used in chemical diagnosis of diseases due to its usefulness in measuring various biomolecules. Furthermore, it has also been put to good use in the quantitative analysis of pharmaceuticals in recent years, and is contributing to more precise medical care. In addition, many new studies of pathological molecular mechanisms have been discovered through reverse translational research based on the results of clinical research. The aim of this session is to discuss the frontier of clinical mass spectrometry in chemical diagnosis and optimization of patient treatment, as well as in reverse translational research.
■Keywords: Clinical mass spectrometry, Pharmaceutical care, Chemical diagnosis, Reverse translational research, Disease

■Session No.: 3C-O2
■Title: Single-Cell Omics and Multiomics
■Organizer: Yasushi Ishihama (Kyoto University, Japan)
Takeshi Bamba (Kyushu University, Japan)
■Keynote: Yu Bai (Peking University, China)
■Invited: Hajime Mizuno (Meijo University, Japan)
Yoshihiro Izumi (Kyushu University, Japan)
■Scope: The aim of this session is to present and discuss the latest research on single-cell omics, which is developing rapidly, and multi-omics, which combines multiple omics analyses. Speakers from a wide range of countries will be selected to present not only on technology but also on applications, and future directions for this field will also be discussed together with the audience.
■Keywords: Single-cell omics, Multiomics

■Session No.: 3C-O3
■Title: Cutting-Edge Metabolomics Technology and Applied Research
■Organizer: Takeshi Bamba (Kyushu University, Japan)
Akiyoshi Hirayama (Keio University, Japan)
■Keynote: Yet-Ran Chen (Academia Sinica, Taiwan)
■Invited: Yuki Sugiura (Kyoto University, Japan)
Kohta Nakatani (Niigata University, Japan)
■Scope: The aim of this session is to foster the advancement and innovative applications of metabolomics. We will share insights into the latest technological advancements and applied research in the field, while addressing future challenges and potential solutions.
■Keywords: Metabolomics, Mass spectrometry, Metabolome, Metabolite

■Session No.: 4A-O1
■Title: Fundamentals & Emerging Applications of Ionization and Gas Phase Ion Processes - Part II
■Organizer: Kanako Sekimoto (Yokohama City University, Japan)
Lee Chuin Chen (University of Yamanashi, Japan)
■Invited: Hidenori Takahashi (Shimadzu Corporation, Japan)
David Marshall (Queensland University of Technology, Australia)
Yuanjiang Pan (Zhejiang University, China)
Ivan Chu (The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong)
■Scope: This session focuses on all aspects of ionization, hyphenation, and gas-phase ion chemistry, covering topics such as the mechanisms of ion formation, activation, and dissociation, ion-ion and ion-molecule reactions, the development of new techniques in ionization, hyphenation, and ion mobility, as well as their novel applications in analytical science.
■Keywords: Ionization, Gas-phase ion processes, Activation & dissociation, Ion-ion & ion-molecule reactions, Ion mobility

■Session No.: 4A-O2
■Title: Instrument Developments for the Future of Mass Spectrometry
■Organizer: Yoichi Otsuka (The University of Osaka, Japan)
Michisato Toyoda (The University of Osaka, Japan)
■Keynote: Zheng Ouyang (Tsinghua University, China)
■Scope: For further advancement of mass spectrometry, there is a need to develop instrument-related technologies that can be applied to a wide range of fields including materials, food, environment, drug discovery, and life sciences. The purpose of this session is to discuss the current status and future prospects of instrument-related technologies for mass spectrometry. This session will provide an opportunity for researchers involved in the development of hardware for chromatography, ion optics, ionization, ion separation, fragmentation, and detectors, as well as their hyphenated mass spectrometry techniques and software that is highly integrated with the instrumentation, to gather and discuss.
■Keywords: Mass spectrometer, Ionization source, Development

■Session No.: 4B-O1
■Title: Young Researcher Session 2
■Organizer: Kohta Nakatani (Niigata University, Japan)
Yuki Yamaguchi (The University of Osaka, Japan)
■Invited: Pai-Shan Chen (National Taiwan University, Taiwan)
■Scope: Mass spectrometry is a unique analytical technology that is still advancing. However, as the technology becomes more complex, it also requires personnel with advanced expertise in order to take full advantage of its performance. Therefore, human resource development is becoming increasingly important. This session focuses on young researchers and hopes to provide them with opportunities to grow through discussions with their peers and experienced seniors.
■Keywords: Young researcher

■Session No.: 4B-O2
■Title: Mass Spectrometry in Agriculture and Food Science
■Organizer: Akira Oikawa (Kyoto University, Japan)
■Invited: Supaart Sirikantaramas (Chulalongkorn University, Thailand)
Ji-Ho Lee (Kangwon National University, Korea)
Aya Anegawa (Agilent Technologies Japan, Ltd., Japan)
■Scope: In agricultural and food science, the analysis of compounds directly related to the flavour and functionality of agricultural products and foods is of great importance and mass spectrometers are used in many studies. In this session, applied studies using mass spectrometry in a wide range of research areas such as phytochemistry, proteomics and metabolomics of agricultural products will be presented, including recent results.
■Keywords: Agriculture, Food, Bioactive compounds, Food nutrition, Proteomics, Metabolomics

■Session No.: 4C-O1
■Title: Chemical Proteomics / Pharmacoproteomics
■Organizer: Jun Adachi (National Institutes of Biomedical Innovation, Health and Nutrition, Japan)
Yasushi Ishihama (Kyoto University, Japan)
■Keynote: Ruijun Tian (Southern University of Science and Technology, China)
■Invited: Wei Wu (A*STAR Bioprocessing Technology Institute, Singapore)
■Scope: A variety of modalities have recently emerged in drug development, and in addition to conventional small molecule compounds and antibody drugs, new types of drugs are being developed. Furthermore, these drugs are often used in combination, making it difficult to elucidate their mechanisms of action. In this session, we will discuss to what extent chemical proteomics and pharmacoproteomics research using mass spectrometry can contribute to drug development.
■Keywords: Chemical proteomics, Pharmacoproteomics, Precision Medicine, Cellular signaling

■Session No.: 4C-O2
■Title: Cutting-Edge Lipidomics Technology and Applied Research
■Organizer: Takeshi Bamba (Kyushu University, Japan)
■Keynote: Yu Xia (Tsinghua University, China)
■Invited: Stephen Blanksby (Queensland University of Technology, Australia)
Kazutaka Ikeda (Kazusa DNA Research Institute, Japan)
Kim Ekroos (Lipidomics Consulting Ltd., Finland)
■Scope: The aim of this session is to foster the advancement and innovative applications of lipodomics. We will share insights into the latest technological advancements and applied research in the field, while addressing future challenges and potential solutions.
■Keywords: Lipidomics, Mass spectrometry, Lipidome, Lipid

Poster Presentations

■Day 1, Sunday, June 22 [Program]
■Day 2, Monday, June 23 [Program]
■Day 3, Tuesday, June 24 [Program]
■Day 4, Wednesday, June 25 [Program]

Late-Breaking Posters

■Day 1, Sunday, June 22 [Program]