Greeting
Welcome to the 7th FHS International Conference!
We’re excited to invite you to the 7th FHS International Conference, the official international conference organized by the Faculty of Health Sciences, Hokkaido University. Held every two years since 2013, this event is a crucial platform for sharing cutting-edge research and fostering global collaboration.
Our program features insightful oral presentations by renowned international researchers and dynamic poster presentations by our graduate students.
We’re confident that this conference will be a valuable and inspiring experience for everyone. We look forward to welcoming you all to this memorable and impactful event!
Taro Yamauchi
Chair of the Organizing Committee of the 7th FHS International Conference
News
July 2, 2025
- Call for Abstracts for Poster Presentations is now open
General Information
- Date: Friday, October 24, 2025
- Venue: Multipurpose Room in the Building E, Faculty of Health Sciences, Hokkaido University
- Theme: Rethinking the Role of Health Sciences: Navigating Global Health Issues for Inclusive Societies
- Language: English
- Conference Organizer: International Affairs Office, Faculty of Health Sciences
- Guest Speakers: Overseas researchers, and faculty members from the Faculty of Health Sciences, Hokkaido University
Registration for Audience (without presentation)
No advance registration required.
Conference Schedule Outline
- Oral presentations by guest speakers (3 sessions)
- Poster presentations by graduate students (2 sessions)
- Speakers and programs will be announced as they become available.
Poster Presentations
Poster Sessions
Poster sessions allow authors to present papers for discussion detailing their latest research. The session will consist of a Flash Talk (one-minute shotgun presentation) by the authors followed by a poster viewing and Q&A session.
Authors should prepare abstracts, presentation files (Flash Talk), and posters (A0 size) according to the following schedule.
- Abstract submission closing date: August 1, 2025
- Notification of abstract acceptance/rejection: Late August 2025
- Presentation submission deadline: September 30, 2025
- Posting of poster: On the day of the conference
Call for Abstracts
We invite graduate students to submit their abstracts for poster presentations on various aspects of health sciences.
Submission closing date: August 1, 2025
Abstract Submission Guidelines
- Abstracts must be written in English for the review process.
- Submitted abstracts must be original work.
- Abstracts must be submitted by the presenting authors (graduate students).
- Abstracts do not have to be “structured”.
- The abstract text should not exceed 200 words.
- Abstracts must NOT contain tables, pictures or diagrams.
- Run a spelling and grammar check before submission.
- Abstracts should be uploaded in Word format.
- When you save your abstract in Word file, rename the file with your “FAMILY NAME” and “Given name”.
e.g. “HOKEN Hanako” - First author (graduate student) must attend the poster session including Flash Talk and Q&A session. In case the presenter needs to be absent due to unexpected events (sick, accidents, mourning etc.), immediately get in touch with the organizing committee.
Please download the Abstract Template from the below link.
Inquiries
International Affairs Office for the 7th FHS International Conference
Faculty of Health Sciences, Hokkaido University
E-mail: fhs2023.office [at] gmail.com
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