I. To promote the advancement of stem cell science and cancer medicine in Taiwan and facilitate international exchange, the 18th Pan Pacific Symposium on Stem Cells and Cancer Research will be held. This year's conference invites 16 renowned scholars from abroad, as well as 7 experts and scholars from domestic institutions including Academia Sinica, National Tsing Hua University, National Yang-Ming University, and National Taiwan University. The conference themes are as follows:

(I) In vivo reprogramming: a manufacturing revolution in cell therapy.

(II) Convergence of AI, quantum computing, and biotechnology.

(III) New standards for preclinical research: from animal models to organoids.

(IV) The green force in medicine: development and applications of plant stem cells.

(V) Stem cell-based regenerative medicine: research progress and preclinical prospects.

II. Dates: May 16th (Saturday) to May 17th (Sunday), 2026.

III. Location: First floor, Xie Li Building, Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital.

IV. Registration and Submission Method: The conference adopts online registration and submission. Please visit https://forms.gle/EjhcQatJBz15Suyy7 for registration.

V. Relevant Dates:

(I) Online Submission Deadline: March 30, 2026.

(II) Notification of Submission Acceptance: April 30, 2026.

(III) Early Bird Registration Deadline: April 10, 2026.

(IV) Online Registration Deadline: May 4, 2026.

VI. Registration Fee:

(I) Early Bird Online Price (Please complete payment before April 10, 2026).

1. International Participant: NT$7,750. 2. International Student/Resident: NT$5,500.

3. Domestic Participant: NT$1,500.

4. Domestic Student/Staff of Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation: NT$1,200.

(II) Online Non-Early Bird Price (Please complete payment before May 4, 2026).

1. International Participant: NT$9,300.

2. International Student/Resident: NT$6,200.

3. Domestic Participant: NT$2,000.

4. Domestic Student/Staff of Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation: NT$1,400. (III) On-site Registration Fee (Please pay at the registration desk from May 16th to 17th, 2026).

1. International Participant: NT$10,850.

2. International Student/Resident: NT$7,750.

3. Domestic Participant: NT$2,500.

4. Domestic Student/Staff of Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation: NT$2,400.

VII. A poster presentation and poster award competition will be held concurrently with the conference. Winners will receive prize money. We cordially invite submissions and participation. Please visit the official conference website (https://www.ppssc.com.tw/) for details and registration.

VIII. Target Participants: Medical, nursing, and other related personnel from medical colleges and institutions.

IX. Contact Information: Ms. Gu, Secretariat of the Conference (Tel: 03-8561825 ext. 15624, Email: ppssc.taiwan@gmail.com).