The International Young Researchers' Conference (IYRC), established in 2017, offers high school students a distinguished stage to present their research. The organization has grown to feature community projects, global health narratives, case study competitions, and student-led initiatives. Known for its stringent selection process and 40-50% acceptance rate, the IYRC upholds high standards of quality. Although based in Japan as an independent public benefit incorporation, the IYRC works with students from more than twenty countries. The conference's success is bolstered by the generous support of university partners, high school leaders, and dedicated reviewers.

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IYRC SPRING 2024

June 8, 2024 (In-person Day at the University of Tokyo), and June 29, 2024  (Virtual Day)

SPRING 2024 ABSTRACT PAPERS AND PRESENTATION VIDEOS ARE AVAILABLE!

IYRC SPRING 2024
​BEST PRESENTATION AWARDS


​PAREKH, Ananya
What Predicts Individual Variation in Speech Motor Learning?​

NAIR, Advaith
Analyzing the Prevalence of Computer-Based Activity in Dementia-Alzheimer's throughout California

DONG, Ashley
Linking Neurodegeneration and the Gut-Brain-Axis: Rutin and Apigenin Attenuate Cytotoxic and Inflammatory Effects of Gut Dysbiosis in Colon Fibroblast Tissue Model

KIM, Chaewon
​Unveiling the Impact of Neuronal Cell Death Debris on Endothelial Cells and the Protective Role of Methylene Blue Using Novel Transwell Models

BHIMIREDDY, Nikhil
Analysis of Western and Mediterranean Diets on Brain Function and Cognition:  A Systematic Review

CHOI, Jennifer
Analyzing the Effect of Aspartame Composites on Viability of Human Brain Cells

KADHAR, Rehaan​
Methodology to Solve Computational Power and Time Constraints - Predicting Hypersonic Performance Efficiency in Scramjet Engine Through the Development of Machine Learning Algorithms and Reduced Order Models Trained Through Comprehensive Computational Fluid Dynamics Analysis
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PAST CONFERENCES' AWARD WINNERS

STEM HONORABLE MENTION

IYRC FALL 2023
RAJKUMAR, Prathika
Comparative Analysis of Machine Learning Models for Predicting Exoplanets With Kepler​

IYRC SPRING 2023
Lee, Jeesung
Vehicle-Mounted Real-Time Animal Detection System for Preventing Roadkill​
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IYRC FALL 2022
COSKUN, Busra
The Analysis of CD4/CD8 Ratios in High and Low Hierarchy Sows

IYRC FALL 2021
WUN, Jonathan
Perception of sexuality and gender identity in anime: How positive representations could be used to combat LGBTQ+ discrimination

IYRC SPRING 2021
LIANG, Arthur
Development of an Aptamer-Gold Nanoparticle Assay for Field Use in Informing “DIY- HRT”

IYRC 2019
BASS, David
​Comparative Analysis of IMUs and Motion
Detecting Technology for Measuring Patients’
Lumbar and Cervical Spines’ Range of Motion

OTHER CATEGORIES

BEST HEALTH NARRATIVE
IYRC FALL 2023
PRETRUCCELLI, Emma
Life Through the Clouded Lens

IYRC FALL 2022
HASSEN, Sophia
Same Disease, Different Reality

HEALTH NARRATIVE HONORABLE MENTION
IYRC FALL 2023
SHIVASWAMY, Aditya 
A Journey with Cerebral Palsy​

IYRC FALL 2022
STEIN, Tammi
My Personal Journey with OCD

BEST HEALTH NARRATIVE PRESENTATION
IYRC FALL 2023
CHEN, Catherine
Echos of Resilience

BEST SYSTEMATIC REVIEW PAPER
IYRC FALL 2023
LAWRENCE, Sofia
The Relationship Between Media and Hyperactivity/ADHD in Children: A Systematic Review

CASE STUDY COMPETITION WINNERS
IYRC FALL 2021
1st PLACE - TEAM S
The Financial and Psychological Barriers to Senior Care
Shani Getz, Anita Osuri, Reeya Sannake

2nd PLACE - TEAM O
Trying to Lower the Cost of Healthcare: Why are We Getting Nowhere
Xuetao Wu, Kevin Zhang

3rd PLACE
Barriers of Psychiatric Care
Kristen Chun, Saia Kalash, Ella (Tae Eun) Kim

4th PLACE 
The Inequality of Vaccination
Audrey Czarnecki, Tracey Maina, Safia Syed