Schull Institute's 6th Annual
Invitational Conference
Our Annual Invitational Conference is a binational event and corresponds with our binational exchange program. Hosting of the conference alternates between the United States and Japan. This is a living forum for demonstrating The Schullian Way and guides the mentoring ethos of the Schull Institute.
Theme for 2025 Conference entitled "Song Among the Ruins"
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This year, our annual meeting will focus on research topics that Dr. William Jackson Schull initiated and expanded upon throughout his life:
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“Children of Atomic Bombs”
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“Health Impacts of Ionizing Radiation from Atomic Bombs to the Fukushima Accident”
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“Friendships between the US and Japan” that he discussed in his work, “Song among the Ruins.”
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Conference Role of Full-time Fellows
Full-time fellows of the Institute co-edit the proceedings for the Annual Conference. Fellows and students from the Schull Summer Scholars Research Program also present their work at the conference.
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Student attendance is by invitation, and there is no fee.
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Upcoming Programs:
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March 2025 Japan, Takashi Gojobori, Ph.D. Annual Chair
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2021 Texas Medical Center, James Musser, M.D., Ph.D. Annual Chair
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Past Programs:
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March 15-19, 2019
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March 16-18, 2018
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March 17, 2017
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February 11, 2012. Made possible by the generous donations from Hitachi Ltd. Japan Science and Technology Agency and the Radiation Effects Research Foundation (RERF)
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October 7-10, 1995