Dear Colleagues and Friends,
On behalf of the International and Local Organizing Committees, I am
pleased to announce that the 6th International Conference of D-Amino Acid
Research (IDAR2024) and 18th Joint Conference of the D-Amino Acid Research
Society Japan will be held at Kanazawa University in August 2024 between
21 (Wednesday) and 24 (Saturday). It is a great honor and pleasure for
me to serve as the Chairman of this conference, which has a long history
and established tradition. All of us involved in running the conference
are working hard to make it a fruitful experience for all participants.
We hope that many of you will join us to present the results of your excellent
research, and we look forward to your active participation in asking questions
and enriching discussions.
Researchers in the fields of biology, chemistry, medicine, pharmacology,
engineering, and agriculture doing research on D-amino acids will gather
to discuss the latest research findings. It is a unique international interdisciplinary
conference that deepens comprehensive exchanges among researchers from
various fields. In addition to the traditional topics, we have planned
new topics for this year's conference, including food and clinical applications
(diagnosis and treatment) in medicine. We are very much looking forward
to attending the transdisciplinary discussions about D-amino acid research,
which has been established by many researchers, with the latest findings
at this conference. We hope that D-amino acid research will continue to
progress and be applied in various fields, making a significant contribution
to society.
In the conference, we will also be advised to take basic infection control
measures to ensure safe participation for everyone. It is our hope that
many of you will attend the conference and enjoy the latest research topics
in the field.
Kanazawa is a beautiful city with rich tradition and culture. We hope
that you will enjoy the unique natural scenery, culture, and sightseeing
opportunities in Kanazawa in Hokuriku, Japan. I am looking forward to welcoming
you all to Kanazawa.
Regards,
Takashi Wada, Chair of IDAR2024
Yasuhisa Asano (Toyama Prefectural University, Japan)
Darrick T. Balu (Harvard Medical School, USA)
Francesco Errico (University of Naples, Italy)
Kiyoshi Fukui (Tokushima University, Japan)
Noriko Fujii (Kyoto University, Japan)
Kenji Hamase (Kyushu University, Japan)
Hiroshi Homma (Kitasato University, Japan)
Janine Mauzeroll (McGill University, Canada)
Jean-Pierre Mothet (The National Center for Scientific Research, France)
Toru Nishikawa (Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Japan)
Loredano Pollegioni (University of Insubria, Italy)
Tian (Autumn) Qiu (Michigan State University, USA)
Jonathan Sweedler (University of Illinois, USA)
Herman Wolosker (Israel Institute of Technology, Israel)
Tohru Yoshimura (Nagoya University, Japan)
Topics
I. Metabolism and transport of chiral amino acids
II. Neurophysiology and pathophysiology involving D-amino acids
III. Immunity and cancer biology associated with D-amino acids
IV. Renal and endocrine physiology and pathophysiology related to D-amino acids
V. Diagnosis and therapeutics using D-amino acids
VI. Analytical methods for D-amino acids
VII. D-Amino acid residues in the proteins/peptides
VIII. D-Amino acids in the foods/beverages
IX. D-Amino acids and microorganisms
X. Enzymes for D-Amino acids and application
Symposium Venue
Kanazawa University Takaramachi Campus, Kanazawa, Japan