This award recognizes researchers who have made outstanding contributions in the fields of muscle biology, muscle diseases, and musculoskeletal disorders, and who are expected to further advance research and contribute to the Society in the future.

　The award ceremony and commemorative lecture took place on the final day of the meeting. Dr. Sato delivered a lecture entitled “From Transcription Factor Pax3 to Studies on Muscle Development, Regeneration, and Atrophy”, in which he presented his research achievements spanning from the mechanisms of muscle development to applications in regenerative medicine and studies of muscle atrophy.

　As a leading figure among young muscle researchers, Dr. Sato is expected to continue making significant contributions to the field.