Now in its 24th year, this signature program will once again convene oncology care professionals from Japan and across Asia for a unique, interprofessional educational experience.

Guided by mentorship from a distinguished faculty from the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center, and leading Japanese institutions, participants engage in a dynamic combination of didactic lectures and interactive small group discussions. The curriculum is designed to nurture the essential leadership skills and career pathways required to transform patient-centered cancer care through a team-based, multidisciplinary framework.

Learn More About the Team Science Workshop

Team Science Workshop

This signature program convenes oncology care professionals from Japan and across Asia for a unique, interprofessional educational experience. Guided by mentorship from a distinguished faculty from the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, University of Hawai’i Cancer Center, and leading Japanese institutions, participants engage in a dynamic combination of didactic lectures and interactive small group discussions. The curriculum is designed to nurture the essential leadership skills and career pathways required to transform patient-centered cancer care through a team-based, multidisciplinary framework.

As one of J-TOP’s core programs since 2003, we have held this workshop a total of 23 times to date. Serving as an educational platform that drives the promotion and development of “TeamOncology” in Japan and Asia, its curriculum has continuously evolved while always incorporating the latest knowledge and approaches.

“Innovative Team Approaches to Rapid Changes”

Since fiscal year 2022, under the theme of “Innovative Team Approaches to Rapid Changes,” the workshop has been developed to teach innovative team strategies and leadership, enabling diverse healthcare professionals to collaborate and overcome complex challenges.

Objectives

Main Features of the Team Science Workshop

  • Networking with a World-Class Faculty and Diverse Professionals from Across Asia
    Participants receive direct guidance and mentorship from a distinguished international faculty. This includes world-class experts from leading institutions in the United States, such as The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and the University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center, as well as from major institutions throughout Japan and Asia.
    The workshop brings together a diverse group of healthcare professionals, including physicians, nurses, and pharmacists, from across Japan and other Asian countries. This international and multidisciplinary environment provides a valuable opportunity to build a lasting professional network and gain multifaceted perspectives on cancer care.
  • Practical Leadership and Communication Skills to Transform Your Clinical Practice
    This workshop is not merely a seminar for learning medical knowledge. In a program where over 90% of participants reported being ‘very satisfied’ or ‘satisfied’ , you will thoroughly learn practical leadership and communication skills to empower multidisciplinary teams through topics such as Psychological Safety and Emotional Intelligence.
  • Project-Based Learning (PBL) with Multinational, Multidisciplinary Teams to Tackle Real-World Challenges
    Participants form teams with members from different countries and professions to work on projects themed around real-world social issues, such as disparities in access to cancer care and challenges facing the AYA (Adolescent and Young Adult) generation. The program aims to practically cultivate strategic thinking skills to integrate diverse values and derive equitable solutions.
  • A Trusted Learning Community Emphasizing Psychological Safety and Equity
    Throughout the entire program, an emphasis is placed on “Psychological Safety,” which allows participants to express their opinions with confidence, and “Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion,” which ensures equitable opportunities for all members from diverse backgrounds.
  • Collaboration with Cancer Survivors
    Cancer survivors also participate in this workshop as attendees and observers, joining the discussions. This provides an invaluable opportunity for healthcare professionals to learn directly from cancer survivors, collaborate, and co-create better cancer care, putting the principles of “Patient-Centered, Multidisciplinary Cancer Care” into practice.
  • Comprehensive Communication Support to Overcome Language Barriers
    The common language used during the workshop is English. To ensure an equitable environment where all attendees can participate fully, simultaneous interpretation between Japanese and English is provided for all major lectures. During small group discussions, support is provided by the mentors and tutors assigned to each group.
  • A Pathway to Next-Generation Leadership Programs (EPOCH & JME)
    Participants who demonstrate outstanding performance in this workshop will be considered for selection into J-TOP’s advanced programs. These include the “EPOCH Program,” which cultivates future J-TOP tutor candidates, and the “JME Program,” which offers a short-term study abroad opportunity at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and the University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center. This workshop serves as the starting point for a career path toward becoming a leader in oncology.
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Workshop Overview

Dates and Venues

Part 1: Online (Zoom Meetings)

Sunday, December 7th, 2025

Time: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Format: Online (Zoom Meetings)

Part 2: In-person (3 days total)

Saturday, January 10th, 2026*1
Sunday, January 11th, 2026*2
Monday, January 12th, 2026*3

Time: *110:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m./*28:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m./*38:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Venue: National Center for Global Health and Medicine (Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan)
https://www.ncgm.go.jp/access/#center

  • This is a two-part program. Attendance at all sessions is mandatory.
  • All times are shown in JST.
  • Please note that all times are tentative and may be changed without prior notice.

Participation Fee

Early Bird Application Fee

Early Bird Application:
Friday, August 1st – Tuesday, September 30th, 2025

Physicians

JPY 32,000 (Regularly JPY 37,000)

Nurses / Pharmacists / Other Professionals

JPY 22,000 (Regularly JPY 27,000)

Standard Application Fee

Standard Application:
Wednesday, October 1st – Friday, October 31st, 2025

Physicians

JPY 37,000

Nurses / Pharmacists / Other Professionals

JPY 27,000

  • Please note that travel and accommodation expenses for Part 2 (the in-person session) are to be covered by the participants themselves.

Application Process

All applications must be submitted via the application page within the specified recruitment period.

Application Guidelines

Target Audience

Physicians (including pathologists, radiologists, etc.), Nurses, and Pharmacists: Approx. 20 participants each.
Other Healthcare Professionals: Approx. 8 participants

Language

Language: English (Simultaneous Japanese interpretation will be provided during lectures)

Eligibility Requirements
  1. Basic knowledge of cancer care.
  2. An interest in building effective teams to deliver patient-centered, team-based, multidisciplinary cancer care.
  3. An interest in topics such as leadership, communication, and career development.
  4. Basic English conversational skills.
  5. A willingness to contribute to the activities of the Japan TeamOncology Program (J-TOP).
  6. A willingness to register for the TeamOncology Membership.
Participant Selection

In the event that the number of applications exceeds our capacity, a selection process may be conducted by the Workshop Chair Members. The selection will be based on the order of application, the applicant’s profession, and the content provided in the application form.

For International Applicants
  1. The participation fee is waived for all international applicants (defined as non-Japanese nationals residing outside of Japan).
  2. All international participants are required to submit a designated pre-workshop essay (in English) at the time of application. Please see the application page for further details.
  3. In the event that we receive a large number of applications from international participants, a selection process may be conducted by the Workshop Chair Members. Selection will be based on the order of application, region of residence, profession, and the content of the pre-workshop essay.
  4. Furthermore, a travel grant of JPY 50,000 will be awarded to the top several applicants with the highest evaluation scores on their pre-workshop essays.
  • We warmly welcome past participants to attend the workshop again.

Competitive Grant for Participants in Japan

In this workshop, we will offer a competitive grant to support the next generation of leaders in team-based cancer care. The number of available grants is limited, but we strongly encourage all eligible individuals to apply.

Grant Availability

A limited number of grants are available, exclusively for participants residing in Japan.

Grant Award

The participation fee will be waived for all selected grant recipients.

Grant Application Period

Friday, August 1st, 2025 – Monday, September 15th, 2025

How to Apply

Those wishing to apply for the competitive grant must register for the workshop and submit the designated pre-workshop essay (in English) at the time of application, within the application period detailed above. Please refer to the application page for further details.

Selection Process

The Workshop Chair Members will review the pre-workshop essays to select the grant recipients. All applicants will be notified of the selection results by email from the secretariat in early October 2025.

  • Please note that travel and accommodation expenses for Part 2 (the in-person session) are to be covered by the participants themselves.
  • If an applicant is not selected for the grant, the Early Bird Discount will be applied to their participation fee.
主催

Oncology Education Project Association

協力

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center

Inquiries About This Workshop

Japan TeamOncology Program (J-TOP) Secretariat
Shimbashi Ekimae Bldg. 4F
2-20-15 Shimbashi, Minato-ku,
Tokyo 105-0004, Japan