This Sixth HOPE Meeting is carried out in a way that spans the three disciplines of physics; chemistry; and physiology / medicine. This is being done for the first time because of the need to continue fixing our eyes on new areas of investigation while possessing a wide field of vision within what has become the highly atomized realm of science. To lead us along this path, this HOPE Meeting brings the participants together with Prof. Ei-ichi Negishi, Prof. Brian P. Schmidt, and other Nobel laureates and top world-level researchers. I look forward to the discussions you will have with these frontline researchers being of great inspiration to you as you advance your own careers towards lofty ends.

  This Sixth HOPE Meeting will be attended by young researchers from nearly 20 Asia-Pacific and African countries and regions, an increase vis-à-vis the past. I very much look forward to each and every one of you developing into the caliber of researcher who will drive scientific advancement in not only your regions but also around the world.