World's First International Conference Specializing in Near-Infrared Photoimmunotherapy (NIR-PIT) to be Held at NIH in the US
The world's first international conference focusing on Near-Infrared Photoimmunotherapy (NIR-PIT) will be held at the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) on June 3, 2026. This hybrid event will gather researchers and clinicians from Japan, the U.S., and Europe to discuss new drug development, clinical applications, and future research prospects for this innovative cancer treatment.
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The Inaugural Scientific Meeting of Near-Infrared Photoimmunotherapy in USA will be held on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Bethesda, Maryland, USA (Initiator and Local Host: Hisataka Kobayashi).
▶ World's First International Research Meeting Specialized in NIR-PIT
Researchers and clinicians from Japan, the United States, Europe, and other regions are expected to participate.
Discussions will cover a wide range of themes, including new drug development for Near-Infrared Photoimmunotherapy (NIR-PIT), possibilities for clinical application, and future research perspectives, serving as an international forum for experts from various countries to exchange opinions.
▶ What is Near-Infrared Photoimmunotherapy (NIR-PIT)?
NIR-PIT is a new cancer treatment method that combines antibodies that bind to cancer cells with dyes that react to near-infrared light, selectively destroying only the cells irradiated with light.
In Japan, insurance coverage for head and neck cancer began in 2020, drawing attention both domestically and internationally as an innovative cancer treatment technology originating from Japan.
▶ Registration deadline is Wednesday, May 20, 2026
On-site participation is limited to US citizens or permanent residents (green card holders) due to NIH visitor program regulations. Others can register in advance through the Registration page on the official website to watch lectures streamed from the venue online.
▶ Event Outline
Name: The Inaugural Scientific Meeting of Near-Infrared Photoimmunotherapy in USA
Registration deadline: Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Date and Time: Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Venue: Natcher Auditorium, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland, USA
Format: On-site + Online streaming (Hybrid format)
Official Website: http://nirpit26-usa.kenkyuukai.jp/special/index.asp?id=46100
▶ The 2nd Photoimmunotherapy Research Meeting (Domestic) Decided
The 1st Photoimmunotherapy Research Meeting was held on Sunday, December 22, 2024. The subsequent 2nd Photoimmunotherapy Research Meeting is scheduled to be held on Saturday, December 19, 2026, at the Tokyo Marriott Hotel.
Event Outline Name: The 2nd Photoimmunotherapy Research Meeting
Date: Saturday, December 19, 2026
Venue: Tokyo Marriott Hotel (Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo)
Chairman: Professor Mikako Ogawa (Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Hokkaido University)
Official Website: https://sites.google.com/elms.hokudai.ac.jp/nirpit2026/
▶ Contact Information
The Inaugural Scientific Meeting of Near-Infrared Photoimmunotherapy in USA Secretariat
Email: nirpit26@kmu.ac.jp
Photoimmunotherapy Research Meeting Secretariat
Email: nirpitjp@kmu.ac.jp
▶ World's First International Research Meeting Specialized in NIR-PIT
Researchers and clinicians from Japan, the United States, Europe, and other regions are expected to participate.
Discussions will cover a wide range of themes, including new drug development for Near-Infrared Photoimmunotherapy (NIR-PIT), possibilities for clinical application, and future research perspectives, serving as an international forum for experts from various countries to exchange opinions.
▶ What is Near-Infrared Photoimmunotherapy (NIR-PIT)?
NIR-PIT is a new cancer treatment method that combines antibodies that bind to cancer cells with dyes that react to near-infrared light, selectively destroying only the cells irradiated with light.
In Japan, insurance coverage for head and neck cancer began in 2020, drawing attention both domestically and internationally as an innovative cancer treatment technology originating from Japan.
▶ Registration deadline is Wednesday, May 20, 2026
On-site participation is limited to US citizens or permanent residents (green card holders) due to NIH visitor program regulations. Others can register in advance through the Registration page on the official website to watch lectures streamed from the venue online.
▶ Event Outline
Name: The Inaugural Scientific Meeting of Near-Infrared Photoimmunotherapy in USA
Registration deadline: Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Date and Time: Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Venue: Natcher Auditorium, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland, USA
Format: On-site + Online streaming (Hybrid format)
Official Website: http://nirpit26-usa.kenkyuukai.jp/special/index.asp?id=46100
▶ The 2nd Photoimmunotherapy Research Meeting (Domestic) Decided
The 1st Photoimmunotherapy Research Meeting was held on Sunday, December 22, 2024. The subsequent 2nd Photoimmunotherapy Research Meeting is scheduled to be held on Saturday, December 19, 2026, at the Tokyo Marriott Hotel.
Event Outline Name: The 2nd Photoimmunotherapy Research Meeting
Date: Saturday, December 19, 2026
Venue: Tokyo Marriott Hotel (Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo)
Chairman: Professor Mikako Ogawa (Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Hokkaido University)
Official Website: https://sites.google.com/elms.hokudai.ac.jp/nirpit2026/
▶ Contact Information
The Inaugural Scientific Meeting of Near-Infrared Photoimmunotherapy in USA Secretariat
Email: nirpit26@kmu.ac.jp
Photoimmunotherapy Research Meeting Secretariat
Email: nirpitjp@kmu.ac.jp