On November 17th, an academic networking event was held at the National University of Singapore (NUS), where members of Professor Hasunuma’s laboratory participated in a full-day program consisting of laboratory tours, a mini symposium, and research presentations and meetings. The event was organized with the aim of strengthening academic collaboration between Kobe University and NUS.

The program began with a tour of NUS’s state-of-the-art research facilities, where participants had the opportunity to observe a wide range of advanced experimental equipment. Following the tour, a mini symposium featuring presentations by Prof. Hasunuma and Prof. Smith was held, providing a valuable forum for sharing recent research findings and engaging in active academic discussion.

In the afternoon, faculty members from both institutions held a dedicated meeting to discuss directions for future joint research. In addition, short research presentations were delivered by faculty members and students from both universities, during which participants introduced their respective research projects and engaged in deep, constructive scientific dialogue. The day concluded with a lively dinner held at an NUS campus facility, where many faculty members and students took part. The informal atmosphere further strengthened personal and academic connections.

Overall, this visit to NUS greatly enhanced the collaborative relationship between the participating research groups. Through facility tours, research presentations, and strategic discussions, participants reaffirmed their shared vision for advancing research in synthetic biology and related fields. The event successfully laid a strong foundation for future joint projects and long-term international cooperation.

Dinner meeting with Professor Matthew Chang and Professor Jee Loon Foo from NUS.

Deep academic exchange between students and faculty members from Kobe University and NUS.

(Engineering Biology Research Center)