This conference was established to showcase the best in mass spectrometry research from Asia and Oceania, while also nurturing the next generation of scientists. This conference has been held previously in Japan (2010, 2012), South Korea (2011, 2023), Taiwan (2013), China(2014), Australia (2015), Singapore(2017), and Macau (2020).
Year | Hosting society | Chairperson(s) | City |
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2010* | MSSJ, Mass Spectrometry Society of Japan (since 1953) | Prof. Mitsuo Takayama | Tsukuba |
2011 | KSMS, Korean Society for Mass Spectrometry (since 2004) | Dr. Jong Shin Yoo | Busan |
2012 | MSSJ | Prof. Yoshinao Wada | Kyoto |
2013 | TSMS, Taiwan Society for Mass Spectrometry (since 2003) | Prof. Yu-Ju Chen | Taipei |
2014 | CMSS, Chinese Mass Spectrometry Society (Since 1980) | Prof. Huwei Liu | Peking |
2015 | ANZSMS, Australia and New Zieland Society for Mass Spectrometry (since 1970) | Prof. Stephen Blanksby | Brisbane |
2017 | SSMS, Singapore Society for Mass Spectrometry (since 2005) | Prof. Maxey Chung | Singapore |
2020 | HKSMS, Hong Kong Society for Mass Spectrometry (since 1998) | Prof. Ivan Chu | Macau |
2023 | KSMS | Dr. Byungjoo Kim and Prof. Han Bin Oh | Jeju |
2025 | MSSJ | Prof. Yasushi Ishihama | Ishigaki |
*Co-founders of the AOMSC: (1)Prof. Yoshinao Wada (MSSJ), (2) Prof. Seung Koo Shin (KSMS), and (3) Prof. Jentaie Shiea (TSMS).
AOMSC is held by a group of mass spectrometry societies in the Asia-Oceania region affiliated with the International Mass Spectrometry Foundation (ISMF).
The IMSF currently organizes the International Mass Spectrometry Conference (IMSC) every two years. The next IMSC will be held in Lyon, France, in 2026. The Organizing Committee of IMSC26 is sending a welcoming message to us.
On behalf of the International Mass Spectrometry Foundation (IMSF), we are pleased to welcome you to the 26th International Mass Spectrometry Conference (IMSC), to be held in Lyon, France, from 22 to 28 August 2026. This edition is jointly organized by the French Society for Mass Spectrometry (SFSM) and its Youth Club, the German Society for Mass Spectrometry (DGMS) and its Young Scientists Group, and the Swiss Group for Mass Spectrometry (SGMS).
In Lyon, participants can enjoy a rich cultural and leisure experience, from the ruins of the city’s Roman foundations to the highlights of French gastronomy. The city is well connected, with an international airport, three high-speed train stations, and a wide range of accommodation options.
Pre-conference courses and evening workshops will complement the scientific program, offering a wide range of scientific, technical, and professional development opportunities. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to engage with leading experts!
📢 Find out more at https://imsc26.com/