The 3rd “Balneoimmunology Research Meeting” Held at the Institute of Medical Science, The University of Tokyo (October 14, 2025)
On October 14, 2025, the 3rd Balneoimmunology Research Meeting was held at the Medical Science Museum of the Institute of Medical Science, The University of Tokyo, in a hybrid format combining on-site and online participation. At the venue, Prof. Ken Ishii and Dr. Hayashi from the Institute of Medical Science, along with Dr. Saito, Dr. Fujita, and Dr. Hara from the Collaborative Research Laboratory of Advanced Cosmetic Science (Mandom) at Osaka University, took part in the meeting. Online participants included Prof. Kenji Kabashima from Kyoto University and members from Oita University’s Department of Infectious Disease Control — Dr. Kamiyama, Dr. Sachi, and Dr. Yahiro. Dr. Saito presented the analysis results from the sampling conducted during the previous meeting, which drew great interest and excitement among the participants. Prof, Kabashima provided insightful comments on the interpretation of the results and offered valuable advice on future research directions. Dr. Yahiro reported on ongoing industry–academia–government collaborative research efforts with Beppu City. Finally, Professor Ishii shared his views on the direction of the research meeting beyond the fourth session. The meeting fostered lively and meaningful discussions. What initially began as a relaxed and friendly gathering has now evolved into an exciting and intellectually stimulating research forum — truly becoming “hotter than the Beppu hot springs.” |