Newsletter Volume 41, Number 5, 2026
Introduction
The summer of intense heat has finally come to an end—how have you all been? In September, typhoons and the autumn rain front brought prolonged rainfall to various regions, and record-breaking downpours caused by linear precipitation zones occurred frequently. We extend our heartfelt sympathies to all those who suffered damage, such as flooded homes and waterlogged roads.Furthermore, even now that we’ve entered October, typhoons continue to form, and we’re experiencing days with significant fluctuations in temperature and atmospheric pressure. Please take good care of your health during this time.
I took advantage of the recent Silver Week holiday to take a slightly longer break with my family, which gave me the opportunity to visit several different places. During that trip, I was able to reunite with three friends I hadn’t seen in a long time. The time we spent catching up on all the things we’d missed and reminiscing about old times flew by in the blink of an eye.During this trip, I made many new discoveries in places I had never visited before, but what left the deepest impression on me was the warm thoughtfulness of my friends. One friend took me to a confectionery shop after dinner that only locals would know about, while another squeezed time out of their busy schedule to accompany me on a sightseeing tour—each of them showed me heartfelt hospitality.It may sound like a cliché, but this trip made me realize once again the importance and gratitude I feel for human connections, and I strongly felt that the next time they visit, I want to show them the same kind of hospitality.
Speaking of “connections between people,” the Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society for Pharmacokinetics—a wonderful opportunity for new encounters and discoveries through science, as well as for rekindling old friendships—is finally just around the corner next month.In this month’s issue, as a special feature just before the annual meeting, we’ve compiled video messages from the speakers of each symposium, highlighting the key points of their sessions. We’ve also included an article titled “New Power Tackling Pharmacokinetics,” so please be sure to enjoy both. (Y.N.)
Topics
Quick Check with Short Videos! “Highlights and Must-Hear Sessions” from the 41st Annual Meeting (Tsukuba) Symposia
If you’re wondering which symposium to attend at the 41st Annual Meeting (Tsukuba), check out the “Highlights and Must-Hear Points” for each symposium in these short videos created by the organizers and session chairs… ( Continue reading on the NL website )
NEW POWER for pharmacokinetic research
A New Research Challenge Born from an Encounter with Pharmacokinetics
School of Pharmacy, Tokyo University of Pharmacy and Life Sciences
Hanae Morio
My name is Hanami Morio from the Faculty of Pharmacy at Tokyo University of Pharmacy and Life Sciences.I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the editorial board members and everyone involved for giving me the opportunity to contribute to the Japanese Society of Pharmacokinetics Newsletter. I enrolled in the Department of Pharmacy at Chiba University’s School of Pharmacy in 2011 and obtained my national pharmacist license in 2017. After that, … ( Continue reading on the NL website / Members only )