It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to our symposium on Pan Pacific Symposium on Stem Cells and Cancer Research. Today, we gather to explore a field filled with challenges and transformative possibilities.

Recent advancements in stem cell research have opened new avenues for understanding life’s fundamental processes and have revealed their potential applications in regenerative medicine and cancer therapy. Notably, stem cells are crucial in elucidating tumor origins and developing innovative treatment strategies.

We are privileged to have a distinguished group of experts from various institutions here to share their latest findings. I encourage everyone to engage actively in discussions, as your insights will enrich our collective understanding and foster collaboration. The program for PPSSC 2025 has copious main themes:

A. Emerging Green Frontiers: Harnessing Plant Stem Cells for regeneration.
B. Bridging Discovery and Innovation in Neuronal Disease.
C. Pioneering cancer immunotherapy: Toward a new Era in cancer treatment.
D. Ageless Renaissance: Groundbreaking Innovations in Longevity and Vitality.
E. Translational Medicine: Connecting Breakthroughs to Clinical Practice.

I extend my sincere gratitude to all organizers, speakers, and participants for making this event possible. I look forward to the inspiring discussions ahead and the potential breakthroughs in our research.

We welcome you once again to PPSSC 2025 and experience the diverse culture and hospitably of Hualien!

Shinn-Zong Lin, M.D., Ph.D.
Superintendent, Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation
President of The Buddhist Tzu Chi Bioinnovation Center
Professor of Neurosurgery, Tzu Chi University

Fellow of National Academy of Inventor (USA)
Fellow of American Association of Advancement of Science (USA)