Overview

The 21st Annual Conference of the Japan Academy of Transplantation and Regeneration Nursing

■ Conference Overview
Theme: “The Future Vision of Co-creation in Transplantation and Regenerative Medicine－Exploring the Possibilities of Regenerative Nursing”
Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026
Venue: Kanazawa-Hakkei Campus, Yokohama City University
Conference Chair:
Yumi Chiba, Professor, Advanced Adult Nursing / Regenerative Nursing, Department of Nursing,
Graduate School of Medicine, Yokohama City University
Co-sponsors:
The Japan Society for Transplantation;
Kanagawa Nursing Association;
Kanagawa Prefecture Medical Association;
Yokohama Medical Association

Secretariat:
3-9 Fukuura, Kanazawa-ku, Yokohama 236-0004, Japan
Advanced Adult Nursing /Regenerative Nursing
Department of Nursing, Graduate School of Medicine, Yokohama City University
TEL/FAX: +81-45-787-4564
E-mail: jatrn21@yokohama-cu.ac.jp

■ Greeting from the Conference Chair
It is my great honor and privilege to host the 21st Annual Conference of the Japan Academy of Transplantation and Regeneration Nursing on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at the Kanazawa-Hakkei Campus of Yokohama City University. At the same time, I am acutely aware of the significant responsibility this role carries.
Together with the program committee, we are preparing to provide a meaningful forum where clinicians, educators, and researchers can come together to exchange knowledge and experience.
The theme of this year’s conference is “The Future Vision of Co-creation in Transplantation and Regenerative Medicine－Exploring the Possibilities of Regenerative Nursing.” While continuing to build upon the progress our society has achieved in transplantation and regenerative nursing, we aim to create a space where participants can look toward the future and explore the importance of advanced practice, specialized knowledge, and interdisciplinary collaboration within team-based medical care. We hope this conference will offer a valuable opportunity to engage in active discussions from clinical, research, and educational perspectives, share practical insights and the latest findings, and deepen our collective understanding and learning.
Yokohama, the host city, is a historic port town where modern urban landscapes blend beautifully with historical architecture. The city offers numerous attractions- including Minato Mirai, Yokohama Chinatown, and the Red Brick Warehouse- proving visitors a rich mix of history and culture. Along the waterfront, scenic parks and walking paths offer relaxing natural surroundings. Yokohama is also renowned for its fresh seafood and diverse food culture, making it an appealing destination for visitors.
I hope that, in addition to gaining new knowledge through the conference, you will take the opportunity to experience the many charms of Yokohama. We sincerely look forward to your participation.
Yumi Chiba
Conference Chair, The 21st Annual Conference of the Japan Academy of Transplantation and Regeneration Nursing
Professor, Advanced Adult Nursing / Regenerative Nursing, Department of Nursing,
Graduate School of Medicine, Yokohama City University

■ Program
Presidential Lecture
Chair: Midori Uchida (Vice Hospital Director and Director of Nursing, Shinshu University Hospital)
Speaker: Yumi Chiba (Professor, Advanced Adult Nursing / Regenerative Nursing, Department of Nursing, Graduate School of Medicine, Yokohama City University)

Special Lecture
Chair: Etsuko Soeda (President, Japan Society of Transplantation and Regenerative Medicine Nursing)
Speaker: Hideyuki Okano (Director and Professor, Center for Regenerative Medicine, Keio University)

Educational Lecture(RTC Seminar [tentative])
Chair: Itaru Endo (Hospital Director, Yokohama City University Hospital; Professor and Chair, Department of Gastroenterological Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Yokohama City University)
Speaker: Yoshiya Toyoda (Professor and Chief, Cardiovascular Surgery, Temple University Hospital)

Educational Seminar
Chair: Tomoko Kaneko (Deputy Hospital Director and Director of Nursing, Yokohama City University Medical Center)
Speakers:
Mari Morikawa (Certified Nurse Specialist in Family Support, Department of Nursing, Yokohama City University Hospital)
Junichi Teranishi (Director, Department of Urology and Renal Transplantation, and Director of Surgical Services, Yokohama City University Medical Center)

Symposium
Theme: Bridging Life – The Current Status of Transplantation Medicine and Pathways to the Future
Chair: Setsuko Nakajima (Nurse Manager, Transplantation Support Unit and Recipient Transplant Coordinator, Kitasato University Hospital)
Speakers:
Harumi Nakamura (Donor Transplant Coordinator, St. Marianna University School of Medicine Hospital)
Tomoko Iwama (Head Nurse, Yokohama City University Medical Center)
Kozue Miyoshi (President, Patient Association for Pancreas and Kidney Transplant Candidates, Fujita Health University Hospital)

Nursing Round Café(Organized by the Education Committee)
Facilitators:
Mikako Taniguchi (Department of Nursing, Fujita Health University Hospital)
Eri Umeki (Department of Nursing, Saitama Medical University International Medical Center)
Speakers:
Naoko Ogawa (Chubu Japan Organ Donation Support Association)
Aiko Urawa (Recipient Transplant Coordinator, Mie University Hospital)
Yuko Nakamiya (Recipient Transplant Coordinator, Tokyo Metropolitan Okubo Hospital)