Bio4Apps 2026 - Program

9:10

Opening (Chair: M. Sasaki)

Chair: M. Sasaki (Toyota Technological Institute)

9:20-10:00

FA1

Nanobiodevices and Quantum Life Science for Future Healthcare

Yoshinobu Baba

Institute for Quantum Life Science, National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology (QST), Japan

p. 1

10:00-10:30

FA2

GSR Sensor for Medical Applications Developed by 3D Photolithography Process

Yoshinobu Honkura

MagneDesign Corp, Japan

p. 3

Chair: M. Hashimoto (Singapore University of Technology and Design), M. Nagai (Toyohashi University of Technology)

10:40-11:05

FB1

Scanning ion conductance microscopy of living cells: from high-speed imaging to nanomechanical mapping

Shinji Watanabe, Han Gia Nguyen, Shinya Kumagai

Nano Life Science Institute (WPI-NanoLSI), Kanazawa University, Meijo University

p. 4

11:05-11:30

FB2

Measurement of Human Touch and Behavior

Takeshi Okuyama

Toyota Technological Institute

p. 6

11:30-11:43

FB3

Augmented tactile in-sensor computing interface for edge AI sensing

Jingfeng Xu, Zixuan Zhang, Jianlong Hong, Chengkuo Lee

National University of Singapore / NUSRI / CISM / NCAIP / ISEP, Singapore

p. 8

11:43-11:56

FB4

Formulation of Euglena-Laden Bioink for Spatial Visualization of Photosynthetic CO₂ Uptake

Anna Nebashi, Kaiya Endo, Shunya Okamoto, Takayuki Shibata, Moeto Nagai

Toyohashi University of Technology, Japan

p. 11

11:56-12:26

FB5

Bio-applications using atmospheric-pressure plasmas

Masafumi Ito, Daiji Kitagawa, Kenji Ishikawa, Motoyuki Shimizu, Hironaka Tsukagoshi, Masashi Kato, Yasuhiro Nishikawa, Masaru Hori

Meijo University / Nagoya University, Japan

p. 14

12:26

Lunch

Chair: T. Ito (The University of Tokyo)

13:30-14:10

FC1

Devices for Studying Tiny Worms to Understand Ourselves

Kotaro Kimura

Nagoya City University, Japan

p. 15

14:10-14:23

FC2

Analysis of Mechanical Characteristic Changes in Murine Myoblast Cell C2C12 Induced by Non-Thermal Atmospheric Pressure Plasma Exposure

Miho Tsuji, Shinya Kumagai

Meijo University, Japan

p. 17

14:23-14:36

FC3

Reduced cytotoxicity of plasma-activated Ringer’s lactate solution following repeated treatment of MCF-7 cells

Ryo Wakatsukasa, Taishi Yamakawa, Ayako Tanaka, Camelia Miron, Kae Nakamura, Kenji Ishikawa, Masaru Hori, Hiromasa Tanaka

Nagoya University, Japan

p. 19

14:36-14:49

FC4

Co-doped CuO/MWCNTs Composite Microelectrodes for Implantable Electrochemical Dopamine Detection Using Fast-Scan Cyclic Voltammetry

Kulanit Lanamkham, Virgil Christian Castillo, Ryoma Okada, Yasumi Ohta, Jun Ohta, Oratai Jongprateep, Kiyotaka Sasagawa

Nara Institute of Science and Technology, Japan / Kasetsart University, Thailand

p. 21

14:49-15:02

FC5

Real-Time Protein Detection Using a Lock-in Current-Detection SPR Sensor with a Laser-Machined PDMS Flow Cell

Kazushi Ohmuro, Li Chaohui, Minagi Nishio, Masaya Ukaji, Masumi Taki, Tetsuo Kan

The University of Electro-Communications, Japan

p. 24

Chair: C.-H. Chen (City University of Hong Kong)

15:15-15:45

FD1

Noise Reduction Using a Lock-in Amplifier in Piezoresistive Sensor Measurements

Isao Shimoyama, Kentaro Noda

The University of Tokyo / Toyama Prefectural University, Japan

p. 26

15:45-16:05

FD2

Optoporation for High-Throughput Single-Cell Engineering

Moeto Nagai

Toyohashi University of Technology, Japan

p. 27

16:10-16:23

FD3

Development of IrOx-Based Microelectrodes for Neural Interface Devices Using Retinal Prostheses CMOS Chip

Pin-Yu Liu, Kuang-Chih Tso, Yoshinori Sunaga, Okada Ryoma, Jun Ohta, Kiyotaka Sasagawa

Nara Institute of Science and Technology, Japan

p. 28

16:23-16:36

FD4

Diffractor Pitch Optimization for Enhanced Excitation Confinement in Implantable Lensless CMOS Fluorescence Imaging

Arphorn Promking, Yoshinori Sunaga, Yasumi Ohta, Ryoma Okada, Hiroyuki Tashiro, Hironari Takehara, Jun Ohta, Kiyotaka Sasagawa

Nara Institute of Science and Technology / Kyushu University / Nara Advanced Imaging Technology, Co., Ltd., Japan

p. 31

16:36-16:49

FD5

Potential-Response Modeling and Experimental Validation of Au/TiN Composite Electrodes

Kakeru Kise, Hideo Doi, Toshihiko Noda, Yong-Joon Choi, Kazuhiro Takahashi, Kazuaki Sawada

Toyohashi University of Technology, Japan

p. 34

Chair: K. Noda (Toyama Prefectural University)

17:00-17:30

FE1

High-Throughput Single-Cell Analysis Using a Microfluidic Living Surface-Anchored Immunosorbent Assay (LISA)

Chia-Hung Chen

City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong

p. 35

Chair: M. Sasaki (Toyota Technological Institute) — Poster Session (17:40-18:40)

FP1

Micro thermal light source for photoacoustic measurement

Kentaro Noda, Yuuta Imae, Takuya Tsukagoshi, Isao Shimoyama

Toyama Prefectural University / The University of Tokyo, Japan

p. 36

FP2

Mechanical Modeling of Sensor Interfaces for Companion Agent-Mediated Cardiac Monitoring

Takumi Maeyama, Jarred Fastier-Wooller, Shun Muramatsu, Michitaka Yamamoto, Toshihiro Itoh

The University of Tokyo, Japan

p. 39

FP3

Investigation of L929 Cell Activation with Surface Acoustic Wave Stimulation

Tomoki Hayashi, Jeoung Chan Lee, Yukiji Fujiwara, Shinya Kumagai, Minoru Sasaki, Deqing Kong

Toyota Technological Institute / Meijo University, Japan

p. 41

FP4

Chamfered MEMS Nozzles for Efficient Trapping of Lily Pollen

Yukino Shirakata, Rafia Inaam, Deqing Kong, Minoru Sasaki

Toyota Technological Institute, Japan

p. 43

FP5

Press Transfer of Biomimetic Micro-Structures onto Aluminum Foils

Maiko Miura, Haruki Kuramochi, Deqing Kong, Minoru Sasaki

Toyota Technological Institute, Japan

p. 45

FP6

Charge-Transfer Photogate ISFET Pixel Arrays with Electrochemical Integration for Real-Time Spatiotemporal Chemical Imaging

Hung-Yu Chen, Ryoma Okada, Jun Ohta, Kiyotaka Sasagawa

Nara Institute of Science and Technology, Japan

p. 46

FP7

Analysis of correlation between the changes on cell membrane after plasma exposure and substance transfer efficiency

Ori Tanaka, Ryoji Gonta, Ryunosuke Tsuji, Shinya Kumagai

Meijo University, Japan

p. 48

FP8

Spatio-Temporal Analysis of Non-thermal Atmospheric Pressure Plasma Exposure Effects on Cells Cultured in Microfluidic Devices

Yuta Suda, Kosei Shimizu, Shinya Kumagai

Meijo University, Japan

p. 50

FP9

Recovery of HEK293 Cells after Non-Thermal Atmospheric Pressure Plasma Exposure

Yoji Gonta, Ori Tanaka, Ryunosuke Tsuji, Shinya Kumagai

Meijo University, Japan

p. 51

FP10

Effect of Aryl hydrocarbon Receptor in the Promotion of Cell Proliferation by N’-formylkynurenine

T. Eto, D. Kitagawa, K. Ishikawa, H. Tanaka, M. Hori, M. Ito

Meijo University / Nagoya University, Japan

p. 52

FP11

Bactericidal effects of rice straw solutions treated with different plasma irradiation times

Kenta Shimizu, Motoyuki Shimizu, Hironaka Tsukagoshi, Masashi Kato, Masafumi Ito

Meijo University, Japan

p. 53

FP12

Mass Spectrometry Analysis of Lactate Ringer's Solution Irradiated by Atmospheric-Pressure Air-Glow Discharge Device

N. Noro, K. Suzuoki, T. Eto, D. Kitagawa, T. Murata, K. Ishikawa, C. Miron, H. Tanaka, M. Hori, M. Ito

Meijo University / Nagoya University, Japan

p. 54

FP13

Reactions in structurally similar surfactants induced by oxygen radical irradiation

Soya Goto, Hiroshi Hashizume, Hiromasa Tanaka, Masaru Hori, Masafumi Ito

Meijo University / Nagoya University, Japan

p. 55

FP14

Laser-Induced Graphene Electrodes Modified with Polypyrrole-Gold Nanocomposite: A Sensing Platform for Transdermal Multiplexed Electrochemical Biosensors

Shalini Nagabooshanam, Pei Loon Khoo, Moeto Nagai

Toyohashi University of Technology, Japan

p. 56

FP15

Time-Resolved Analysis of Surface Charge Accumulation and Decay on Dielectrics Treated by Atmospheric Pressure Plasma Jet

Yuto Odajima, Hajime Sakakita, Hayato Tateishi, Keigo Takeda, Atsushi Komuro

Meijo University / AIST, Japan

p. 57

18:50-19:50

Banquet & 2027 Announcement by Prof. Chia-Hung Chen (City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong)

Chair: S. Kumagai (Meijo University)

9:20-10:00

SA1

A New Frontier in Bioengineering Opened by Low-temperature Plasma

Masaru Hori, Hiromasa Tanaka

Nagoya University, Japan

p. 58

10:00-10:30

SA2

Microfluidic Platforms for Investigating and Manipulating Cell Behavior

Toshiro Ohashi

Hokkaido University, Japan

p. 60

Chair: S. Konishi (Ritsumeikan University)

10:40-11:05

SB1

Applications of Atmospheric-Pressure Plasma to Low-Molecular-Weight Biomolecules

Ryosuke Watanabe, Daisuke Yoshino

Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, Japan

p. 62

11:05-11:30

SB2

Biological Imaging with Ultrashort Mid-Infrared Pulses

Takao Fuji, Neil Irvin Cabello, Yue Zhao

Toyota Technological Institute / Muroran Institute of Technology, Japan

p. 64

11:30-11:43

SB3

Contactless Human-Body Structure Sensing with a Quadruped Robot-Assisted Millimeter Wave Radar System

Yuxiang Qiu, Jarred Fastier-Wooller, Shun Muramatsu, Michitaka Yamamoto, Toshihiro Itoh

The University of Tokyo, Japan

p. 66

11:43-11:56

SB4

Effect of Body Transmission on the Formant Structure of Cattle Eructation Sounds

Yujia Hu, Jarred Fastier-Wooller, Shun Muramatsu, Michitaka Yamamoto, Toshihiro Itoh

The University of Tokyo, Japan

p. 68

11:56-12:09

SB5

Prediction of Total Daily Diaper Change Count from Infant Bowel Activity Patterns Based on Duration and Frequency Characteristics

Saya Mukaiyama, Nari Tanabe, Yasunori Oka, Takashi Sasaki

Suwa University of Science / Ehime University / Nippon Medical School Hospital, Japan

p. 70

12:09

2027 Announcement by Prof. Chia-Hung Chen (City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong)

12:20

Lunch

Chair: T. Ohashi (Hokkaido University)

13:20-14:00

SC1

Strategies of Molecular Imprinting and Electrochemistry for the Detection of Proteins

Meng-Jiy Wang

National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taiwan

p. 73

14:00-14:30

SC2

2D Micronozzle Arrays for Bioapplications

Kyohei Terao

Kagawa University, Japan

p. 74

14:30-14:55

SC3

Additive Manufacturing of Perfusable Networks in Cell-Laden Hydrogels

Michinao Hashimoto

Singapore University of Technology and Design, Singapore

p. 75

Chair: H. Tanaka (Nagoya University)

15:05-15:35

SD1

From MEMS to DNA Nanotechnology: Convergence of Top-Down and Bottom-Up Engineering Toward Advanced Nanosystems

Osamu Tabata

Kyoto University of Advanced Science, Japan

p. 76

15:35-16:05

SD2

Thin-Film Transducers and Surface Acoustic Wave Devices for Micro-Piezoelectric Actuators

Minoru Kuribayashi Kurosawa

Tsubame Laboratories, Inc., Japan

p. 78

16:05-16:18

SD3

Pressure-Based Event Detection toward In Vivo Palpation Using a Pneumatic Microfinger with an Integrated Tactile Sensor

Yuto Hori, Kensei Hara, Satoshi Konishi

Ritsumeikan University, Japan

p. 80

16:18-16:31

SD4

Characterizing Area-Integrated Ca2+ Responses in Single Dictyostelium discoideum Cells Stimulated with MEMS Tweezers

Syotaro Mitani, Yusuke V. Morimoto, Momoko Kumemura

Kyushu Institute of Technology, Japan

p. 82

16:31-16:44

SD5

In Vitro Evaluation of SAW Swimmer Operating Conditions in Cellular Environments for Clinical Applications

Jeong Chan Lee, Yukiji Fujiwara, Shinya Kumagai, Minoru Sasaki, Deqing Kong

Toyota Technological Institute / Meijo University, Japan

p. 84

16:44

Closing