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About

Our Vision

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Empower
​young researchers

We provide a unique, interdisciplinary platform that promotes the novel and meaningful work of high school students.
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Inspire students to
​ make a difference

We believe that our community of exceptional and passionate students can change the world through research.
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Connect the next
​generation of leaders

Our interdisciplinary conference allows students from any field to build their professional network.

OUr Mission


Our mission is to provide an avenue for high school researchers to present their breakthroughs with their peers and the wider community. We strive to build an international network of driven students, mentors, and leaders in research. The IYRC is interdisciplinary by design: our conference allows for collaboration and connection between fields.

We also strive to bridge the gap between coursework and community leadership by uniting students with a passion for global health; integrating schools and local communities through education, research, and innovation; and helping students understand the commitment to global health as a fundamental quality of liberty and equity.

How did the IYRC form?


In 2018, a group of educators, mentors, and academics discussed the need for a research conference for high school students. Out of that discussion, the idea for the International Young Researchers' Conference (IYRC) was formed. The inaugural 1st International Young Researchers' Conference was held in November 2018 in Tokyo, Japan.
  • Paul (He/Him)
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Paul Lewis

DIRECTOR AND FOUNDER
2018-Present
Harvard College A.B.
Columbia VP&S M.D., M.S. Candidate
Paul Lewis is the Founder and Director of the IYRC. He designs, plans, and coordinates all of IYRC's initiatives.
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Neil Nguyen

DIRECTOR AND FOUNDER
2018-Present
U.C. Berkely B.S.
The University of Tokyo M.A.
Neil Nguyen is the Founder and Director of the IYRC. He organizes operations and finances.
Meet Our Team
I very much enjoyed the International Young Researchers' Conference. The conference provided me with a great opportunity to share my findings with peers and researchers, but also to be inspired by students my age. What inspired me the most was how everyone at the conference was so passionate about changing the world for the better through pursuing their interests. It was a friendly place and I made lots of friends throughout the conference"
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-Kodai Kobayashi

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  • Home
  • About
    • Who we are
    • Gallery
    • Social Media
    • Join IYRC!
    • Submit a Review
  • IYRC SPRING 2025
    • IYRC SPRING 2025
    • In-Person Program
    • Registration
    • Conference Policy
    • FAQs
  • Medicine Summer 2025
    • MEDICINE SUMMER 2025
    • ACComPLISHED Community Health Program
    • HEART PROGRAM
    • PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION EVENT
    • Medical Humanities Program: Narrative Medicine & Public Health​
    • FAQs
    • PAST SUMMER STUDENT WORKS >
      • Medical Education Modules 2024/2025
      • Medical Education Modules 2024
      • Medical Education Modules 2023
      • HEART Student Works
  • STEM Winter 2025
    • Speakers
  • Tokyo Explore 2025
    • TOKYO EXPLORE 2025
    • FAQ
  • Past Conferences
    • IYRC FALL 2024
    • IYRC Fall 2023
    • IYRC Spring 2023
    • IYRC Fall 2022
    • IYRC Fall 2021
    • IYRC Spring 2021
    • IYRC 2020
    • IYRC 2019 PROCEEDING
    • IYRC 2018 PROCEEDING
  • PAPER ARCHIVE
  • IYRC Journal
    • IYRC journal
  • Donation