On September 15–16, 2026, Professor Eishi Baba of our department participated in international exchange events organized by Kyushu University in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.

On September 15, “KYUSHU DAY at the MONGOLIAN ACADEMY OF SCIENCES” was held at the Mongolian Academy of Sciences (MAS). The event aimed to promote academic exchange and future research collaboration between Kyushu University and MAS, and featured introductions to both institutions, research presentations, visits to research institutes, and a panel discussion.

During the morning session, Professor Baba gave a “KU in Brief” presentation introducing Kyushu University and its educational and research activities. He also delivered a research presentation during a session featuring researchers from Kyushu University and MAS. In the afternoon, a panel discussion was held on topics including international research collaboration, graduate study and research opportunities at Kyushu University, and career development for early-career researchers, providing an opportunity to exchange views on future collaboration in research and education.

On the following day, September 16, the Kyushu University Forum “KYUDAI NOW ULAANBAATAR” was held at the Best Western Premier Tuushin Hotel. In Session I, themed “Entrepreneurship, Medicine, and Law,” Professor Baba delivered a lecture entitled “Precision Oncology for Gastrointestinal Cancer in Japan,” in which he presented current initiatives and advances in precision oncology for gastrointestinal cancers in Japan.

Through this visit to Mongolia, Professor Baba contributed to sharing Kyushu University’s educational and research activities and achievements with an international audience, while strengthening exchanges with researchers and students in Mongolia. The visit provided a valuable opportunity to further promote international collaboration in research and education.