| Biogeosciences(B) |
| Session Sub Category |
Astrobiology & the Origin of
Life(AO) |
|
Session ID |
B-AO01 |
| Title |
Astrobiology: Origins, Evolution, Distribution of Life |
| Short title |
Astrobiology |
| Convener |
Name |
Kensei Kobayashi |
| Affiliation |
Department of Chemistry and Biotechnology, Faculty of Engineering,
Yokohama National University |
| Co-convener 1. |
Name |
Akihiko Yamagishi |
| Affiliation |
Department of Molecular Biology, School of Life Science, Tokyo
University of Pharmacy and Life Science |
| Co-convener 2. |
Name |
Masatoshi Ohishi |
| Affiliation |
Astronomy Data Center, National Astronomical Observatory of Japan |
| Co-convener 3. |
Name |
Eiichi Tajika |
| Affiliation |
Department of Earth and Planetary Science, Graduate School of
Science, University of Tokyo |
| Co-convener 4. |
Name |
Takeshi Kakegawa |
| Affiliation |
Graduate School of Science, Tohoku University |
| International Symposium |
'International Symposium' in
addition to Scientific session.
|
| Language |
English |
| Scope |
Astrobiology is a new interdisciplinary science field that intends
to address the origins, evolution, distribution and destiny of life
on Earth and elsewhere in the universe. In this session, every topic
of Astrobiology will be discussed, including cosmic evolution,
primitive Earth environments and origins of life, coevolution of
life and Earth, life in extreme environments, etc. |
| Type of presentation |
Oral and Poster presentation
|