Since 2017, this special program has been held to illuminate the future of cancer research by encouraging interaction and discussion among all participants, including speakers and audiences. From just one-time only meeting, the symposium has grown into a regular program with participation of researchers from a wide range of backgrounds.

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 This year, we entitle "Role of Hybrid Researchers in Cancer Research" and put our thoughts in the term "Hybrid" as an interdisciplinary combination among different research backgrounds and expansion of collaboration across academia, industry and government. On the basis of the meaning "Hybrid", the purpose of this program is to (1) discuss a vision of future cancer research to deliver life-changing medicines, (2) understand and reevaluate significant impacts of the academia-industry collaboration and (3) foster future career development for young researchers. To achieve these goals, we will invite researchers who have demonstrated significant contributions not only in basic research but also in various applied research and regulatory science.

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 We do believe that this symposium will be an opportunity to provide new insights to your own research life.