Alcon Japan Announces Winners of the 'Alcon Japan Award for Young Investigators 2026' Research Grant Program for Young Researchers
Alcon Japan announced three winners of the 'Alcon Japan Award for Young Investigators 2026' at the 130th Japanese Ophthalmological Society Congress. The program supports young ophthalmic researchers.
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● Announced the awarding of the 'Alcon Japan Award for Young Investigators 2026' to Dr. Akiko Hanyuda of Keio University, Dr. Hisashi Fukuyama of Hyogo Medical University, and Dr. Junki Hoshino of Gunma University at the 130th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Ophthalmological Society.
● Promotes the development of clinical ophthalmology in Japan and supports the training of future leaders in Japanese clinical ophthalmic research.
Alcon Japan Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President: Stephan Eigenmann; hereinafter 'Alcon Japan') announced the winners of the research grant program for young researchers, 'Alcon Japan Award for Young Investigators 2026', yesterday, Thursday, April 9, 2026, at the 'Alcon Japan Award for Young Investigators 2026 Award Seminar' held during the 130th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Ophthalmological Society (Location: Fukuoka Prefecture).
As a result of the selection by the Advisory Committee (Chairman: Dr. Tetsuro Oshika, Specially Appointed Professor, University of Tsukuba), this year's awards were given to Dr. Akiko Hanyuda of Keio University, Dr. Hisashi Fukuyama of Hyogo Medical University, and Dr. Junki Hoshino of Gunma University, in recognition of their high achievements in clinical practice and research, their contribution to medical care, and their future potential.
This program is operated with the aim of promoting the development of clinical ophthalmology in Japan and supporting the training of future clinical ophthalmic research leaders. For over 20 years since its inception, it has produced a total of 44 winners. The awarded doctors will each receive a trophy, and research funds will be presented to their affiliated institutions.
The three winners stated the following regarding this award:
Keio University School of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology, Full-time Lecturer
Dr. Akiko Hanyuda
'I am truly honored to receive such a prestigious award. I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude for the support and kindness of many people, especially the professors who provide me with daily guidance. I have been engaged in research and clinical practice, focusing mainly on glaucoma, a major cause of acquired blindness in Japan. Taking this award as a great encouragement, I will continue to study diligently every day to contribute to the development of ophthalmic medicine and the improvement of clinical practice, so that we can prevent even one patient from losing their visual function due to glaucoma.'
● Promotes the development of clinical ophthalmology in Japan and supports the training of future leaders in Japanese clinical ophthalmic research.
Alcon Japan Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President: Stephan Eigenmann; hereinafter 'Alcon Japan') announced the winners of the research grant program for young researchers, 'Alcon Japan Award for Young Investigators 2026', yesterday, Thursday, April 9, 2026, at the 'Alcon Japan Award for Young Investigators 2026 Award Seminar' held during the 130th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Ophthalmological Society (Location: Fukuoka Prefecture).
As a result of the selection by the Advisory Committee (Chairman: Dr. Tetsuro Oshika, Specially Appointed Professor, University of Tsukuba), this year's awards were given to Dr. Akiko Hanyuda of Keio University, Dr. Hisashi Fukuyama of Hyogo Medical University, and Dr. Junki Hoshino of Gunma University, in recognition of their high achievements in clinical practice and research, their contribution to medical care, and their future potential.
This program is operated with the aim of promoting the development of clinical ophthalmology in Japan and supporting the training of future clinical ophthalmic research leaders. For over 20 years since its inception, it has produced a total of 44 winners. The awarded doctors will each receive a trophy, and research funds will be presented to their affiliated institutions.
The three winners stated the following regarding this award:
Keio University School of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology, Full-time Lecturer
Dr. Akiko Hanyuda
'I am truly honored to receive such a prestigious award. I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude for the support and kindness of many people, especially the professors who provide me with daily guidance. I have been engaged in research and clinical practice, focusing mainly on glaucoma, a major cause of acquired blindness in Japan. Taking this award as a great encouragement, I will continue to study diligently every day to contribute to the development of ophthalmic medicine and the improvement of clinical practice, so that we can prevent even one patient from losing their visual function due to glaucoma.'