Okayama University Initiates the 7th Microbial Explorers Meeting to Foster Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Okayama University's 7th Microbial Explorers Meeting

On October 27, 2025, Okayama University successfully hosted the 7th meeting of its interdisciplinary research group, the Microbial Explorers. This initiative aims to bridge various fields of study while facilitating the establishment of new research hubs. The event took place at the Co-Creation Innovation Lab (KIBINOVE) at the Tsushima Campus, with valuable support from Tecan Japan Co., Ltd.

The meeting saw participation from a total of 16 members, including faculty, university research administrators, and academic coordinators. This edition featured a hybrid format, encouraging discussion and idea exchange over light refreshments. Noteworthy discussions focused on integrating artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing (HPC) within microbial research. Additionally, founders of the newly established