FonesLife Hosts "International Proteomics Day in KOBE" on March 3rd, Announces "2026 Japan Proteomics Research Grant Award" Recipients

FonesLife Corporation (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director CEO: Naoto Egawa; hereinafter "the Company") hosted "International Proteomics Day in KOBE," an event for researchers in the proteomics field, at the Kobe International House on March 3, 2026. This event invited leading researchers from Japan and abroad to share insights on the latest technologies, application examples, and future possibilities in proteomics research. It also served as an opportunity for researchers to deepen their interactions.

Additionally, the recipients of the open-call research grant program "2026 Japan Proteomics Research Grant Award," jointly organized by SomaLogic Inc. of the U.S. and the Company, were announced at the venue.

Furthermore, a video recording of the day's events has been released on the Company's official YouTube channel.
The video can be viewed from the link below:
【Key to Disease Research & New Drug Development】Infiltrating a Research Presentation Event Using Comprehensive Proteome Measurement of Approximately 11,000 Types - YouTube

■ Event Overview

"International Proteomics Day in KOBE" was held with the aim of sharing information on proteomics research and fostering deeper interaction among researchers.
On the day of the event, in addition to an online lecture by Dr. Sara Ahadi of OmicsEra, lectures were given by researchers active in various fields, covering a wide range of topics on specific applications of proteomics and the latest research trends.
Lively Q&A sessions and exchanges of opinions also took place at the venue, concluding the event successfully.

Name: International Proteomics Day in KOBE
Date: March 3, 2026 (Tuesday) 13:00~
Venue: Kobe International House
Content: Lectures in the proteomics field, information exchange, announcement of research grant program recipients, etc.

■ Announcement of "2026 Japan Proteomics Research Grant Award" Recipients

During the event, the recipients of the open-call research grant program "2026 Japan Proteomics Research Grant Award," jointly organized by SomaLogic Inc. of the U.S. and the Company, were announced.

This program aims to solicit research proposals utilizing the Company's proteome analysis services and support initiatives that lead to the advancement of research and new discoveries.

In the selection process, after confirming that the application requirements were met, proposals were comprehensively reviewed for novelty of research, potential for new discoveries related to health and disease, and future development potential. As a result, five recipients were selected.

KREX™ Assay

Dr. Hideaki Morita (National Center for Child Health and Development)

Dr. Shintaro Iwama (Nagoya University Hospital)

SomaScan™ 11K Assay

Dr. Yuki Yoshimatsu (Tochigi Cancer Center)

Dr. Yoshinobu Konishi (Kyoto University Hospital)

FonesLife Special Award

Dr. Suzumi Tokuoka (Graduate School of Medicine, The University of Tokyo)

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all the award recipients.

■ Video Recording of the Day's Events Released

A video recording of the day's events was released on the Company's official YouTube channel on April 2, 2026. This video allows viewers to see the content and atmosphere of the event through the lectures and venue様子. We hope that this will be an opportunity for those who could not attend to widely learn about the insights into proteomics research and the significance of this event.

Video URL: 【Key to Disease Research & New Drug Development】Infiltrating a Research Presentation Event Using Comprehensive Proteome Measurement of Approximately 11,000 Types

■ Future Outlook

The Company will continue to support the efforts of researchers and contribute to the advancement of proteomics research.

(Related Information)

Event Details
International Proteomics Day in KOBE

Related Press Release
FonesLife Launches Call for Applications for Its First Open-Call Research Grant Program, "2026 Japan Proteomics Research Grant Award" - FonesLife Corporation

【About FonesLife】
FonesLife is a wholly-owned subsidiary of NEC Solution Innovators, which provides solutions in the healthcare domain using digital technology. Utilizing SomaLogic Inc.'s blood protein measurement technology and NEC Group's big data analysis and advanced ICT, FonesLife aims to realize a future where "no one gets sick" and "everyone can live authentically" by proposing lifestyle improvements tailored to each individual based on future disease risk predictions such as dementia.
Details of the disease risk prediction test "FonesVisuas" can be found here: https://foneslife.com/

FonesLife also provides proteome analysis services, "SomaScan Assay," which can measure up to approximately 11,000 types of proteins at once to streamline biomarker discovery, and "KREX Assay," which can simultaneously measure approximately 1,800 antibodies.

SomaScan Assay: https://discovery.foneslife.com/somascan/ 
KREX Assay: https://discovery.foneslife.com/krex/

FonesLife, as a "Health Management Company," declares its commitment to promoting health management by strategically approaching employee health from a management perspective. Based on the concept of "extending healthy life expectancy and extending the retirement age in line with that extension," the Company sets its retirement age at the average healthy life expectancy of Japanese people (currently 75 years old in 2026). We will continue to review and extend the retirement age in accordance with the extension of healthy life expectancy. In the era of a 100-year lifespan, the Company aims to "realize a society where everyone can live authentically" and supports the health of each employee so that they can continue to work in their own way by establishing flexible working styles such as remote work, full flex, workation, and conditional side jobs.

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