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SUMMARY:Biomedical Informatics Entrepreneurs Salon: Iris Grossman\, ElevenTx
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Harvard Office of Technology Development and the HMS Dept. of Biomedical Informatics. Open to all. \nFeatured speaker: \nIris Grossman\, Ph.D.\, Chief Therapeutics Officer of Eleven Therapeutics \nLocation: \nWe are pleased to return\, at last\, to in-person Salon events and intend to host this talk as a hybrid event. To attend this talk in person\, Harvard ID is required. Non-Harvard affiliates\, we truly welcome and invite you to join us on Zoom (access the Zoom registration link via Eventbrite’s “Online Event Page” after registering with Eventbrite). For in-person attendees\, the location is the Countway Library\, room 102\, at Harvard Medical School in Boston\, and a reception will be provided! However you plan to join us\, please do register with Eventbrite. \nSpeaker bio: \nOn the leading edge of Personalized Medicine\, Big Data Analytics and BioPharmaceutical R&D for ~20 years\, Iris is the Chief Therapeutics Officer of Eleven Therapeutics\, where she oversees the strategy and development of novel RNA-based therapeutics discovered by the company’s platform\, which uniquely marries between combinatorial chemistry and A.I. to decipher the structure-activity relationship of durable\, effective and safe respiratory and metabolic therapeutics. Prior to joining Eleven\, Iris served in Chief Scientific Officer roles (CAMP4\, Amide Technologies (acting)) and consulted for top VCs in the Boston area. Prior to that\, Iris held leadership positions in\, or consulted for top Big Pharma (GSK\, Eli Lily\, Takeda and Teva – where she was VP\, Head of Early-Stage Development). She specializes in leveraging multi-dimensional genomic insights and eHealth as engines of therapeutic discovery\, development and lifecycle management across a wide range of modalities and therapeutic areas. Iris serves as chairman of the SAB at BC Platforms\, and as Strategic Scientific Advisor at Modulight.bi\, and CGRP Diagnostics. Dr. Grossman earned her B.Sc. in medicine at the Technion\, and a Ph.D. in medicine\, population genomics and pharmacogenetics from the Technion\, co-mentored with the Weizmann Institute. Her post-doc fellowship in Personalized Medicine and Population Genomics was completed at Duke university.
URL:https://scienceinboston.com/event/biomedical-informatics-entrepreneurs-salon-iris-grossman-eleventx/
LOCATION:Harvard Medical School & Online\, 10 Shattuck St\, Boston\, MA\, 02115\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Importance of Broad Science Literacy: Lessons from Covid\, Climate Change\, and More
DESCRIPTION:Whitehead Institute Director Ruth Lehmann and award-winning science writer Carl Zimmer discuss why broad science literacy is important\, especially in the face of climate change and the COVID-19 pandemic. This is a hybrid event\, held both in-person and online. \nRegister to attend virtually \nRegister to attend in-person
URL:https://scienceinboston.com/event/the-importance-of-broad-science-literacy-lessons-from-covid-climate-change-and-more/
LOCATION:MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230127T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230127T140000
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SUMMARY:Xenotransplantation: Transplanting Genetically-Modified Pig Kidneys into Patients
DESCRIPTION:This interactive webinar series highlights notable researchers who are leading advances in biotechnology that could impact us all. Join the conversation and ask how biotechnology may affect society medically\, ethically\, and culturally. \nDr. Robert Montgomery\, Director of the NYU Langone Transplant Institute \nDr. Robert D. Truog\, Director of the HMS Center for Bioethics \nHost:\nInsoo Hyun\, PhD\nDirector of the Center for Life Sciences and Public Learning\nMuseum of Science\, Boston \nAffiliate\nCenter for Bioethics\nHarvard Medical School
URL:https://scienceinboston.com/event/xenotransplantation-transplanting-genetically-modified-pig-kidneys-into-patients/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230215T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230215T180000
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CREATED:20230201T170531Z
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SUMMARY:Biomedical Informatics Entrepreneurs Salon: Daniel Day\, Meta
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Daniel Day is a Senior Staff Data Scientist at Meta\, and he is the technical lead on ranking of both the connected and recommendation components of the (News) Feed surface in the Facebook app. Daniel’s work focuses on optimizing the ranking algorithm to help users connect with the friends\, family and public content they want to see on Feed. In his time as a data scientist at Meta\, he has worked on a broad range of problems\, including meta-analyses of A/B testing results\, hyperparameter optimization and improving personalization of the Feed experience. Prior to joining Meta\, Daniel received his PhD from MIT in computational biology (in the then Harvard/MIT MEMP/BIG program) and postdoctoral fellow work at the Whitehead Institute.
URL:https://scienceinboston.com/event/biomedical-informatics-entrepreneurs-salon-daniel-day-meta/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230222T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230222T133000
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SUMMARY:Stem Cells in Space
DESCRIPTION:This interactive webinar series highlights notable researchers who are leading advances in biotechnology that could impact us all. Join the conversation and ask how biotechnology may affect society medically\, ethically\, and culturally. \nHost:\nInsoo Hyun\, PhD\nDirector of the Center for Life Sciences and Public Learning\nMuseum of Science\, Boston \nAffiliate\nCenter for Bioethics\nHarvard Medical School \nDr. Arun Sharma\, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Regenerative Medicine Institute
URL:https://scienceinboston.com/event/stem-cells-in-space/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230228T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230228T123000
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SUMMARY:2023 Rare Disease Day
DESCRIPTION:Join MassBio as we mark the annual Rare Disease Day at the Statehouse by bringing attention to the groundbreaking\, patient-focused research happening in Massachusetts to treat and cure rare diseases and renewing our commitment to advance this critical science equitably. \nPeople living with a rare disease are more likely to experience treatment inequality\, misdiagnosis\, and isolation. Whether you are a policymaker\, a health advocate\, a patient organization\, a person living with a rare disease or a family member\, we invite you to attend MassBio’s 2023 Rare Disease Day to hear from speakers\, learn from panelists\, and be seen by lawmakers. After the conference and advocacy is over\, join us for a reception. \nAlone we are rare\, together we are strong.® (This slogan is a registered trademark of the National Organization for Rare Disorders.) \nTo inquire about sponsorship opportunities\, contact Laura Rudberg.MassBio makes every effort to accommodate our entire community at each of our events. Please let us know at least 3 days in advance of the event if you require special accommodations\, such as captioning. \nAttendees are required to be fully vaccinated.
URL:https://scienceinboston.com/event/2023-rare-disease-day/
LOCATION:MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230308T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230308T130000
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CREATED:20221209T205220Z
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SUMMARY:Clarifying the Mysteries of Choosing Statistical and Machine-Learning Methods in Genomics Research
DESCRIPTION:A presentation from 2022–2023 Helen Putnam Fellow Jingyi Jessica Li \nLi is an interdisciplinary expert in statistics and genomics. She will write the first book to clarify common confusions in genomics data analysis by connecting cutting-edge genomics research questions with fundamental statistical and machine-learning methods\, focusing on the distinctions and choices among the methods—which are apparently similar but fundamentally different—so that quantitative genomics researchers will have clear guidelines to follow in their development of bioinformatics tools.
URL:https://scienceinboston.com/event/clarifying-the-mysteries-of-choosing-statistical-and-machine-learning-methods-in-genomics-research/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230314T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230314T180000
DTSTAMP:20260505T164409
CREATED:20221219T175334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221219T175334Z
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SUMMARY:Soma Weiss Student Research Day
DESCRIPTION:Soma Weiss Student Research Day is an annual forum where medical and dental students present their scholarly work and learn about the investigative work of their peers. The event\, first organized by Harvard faculty and medical students in 1940\, honors the memory of Soma Weiss\, MD (1899-1942)\, an inspiring teacher and physician at HMS and an ardent supporter of student research. The day consists of a poster session and selected student oral presentations.  It provides students with an opportunity to interact with faculty\, staff\, and peers from the greater Harvard community.
URL:https://scienceinboston.com/event/soma-weiss-student-research-day/
LOCATION:MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230321T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230321T180000
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CREATED:20230314T191638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230314T191638Z
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SUMMARY:Biomedical Informatics Entrepreneurs Salon: Isaac Kohane and David Shaywitz
DESCRIPTION:Isaac Kohane\, Chair\, Department of Biomedical Informatics (DBMI)\, HMS \nInterviewed by \nDavid Shaywitz\, DBMI lecturer and VP-Distinguished R&D Fellow\, Data and Digital at Takeda \nLocation: \nWe are pleased to return with another in-person Salon event. All are welcome to join us at Countway Library\, Room 102\, at Harvard Medical School in Boston\, with pizza and refreshments provided! For those unable to attend in-person\, we truly welcome you to join us on Zoom (access the Zoom registration link via Eventbrite’s “Online Event Page” after registering with Eventbrite). However you plan to join us\, please do register here with Eventbrite.
URL:https://scienceinboston.com/event/biomedical-informatics-entrepreneurs-salon-isaac-kohane-and-david-shaywitz/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230324T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230324T140000
DTSTAMP:20260505T164409
CREATED:20221219T175102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221219T175102Z
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SUMMARY:Cell Therapies for Parkinson’s Disease: How Far Have We Come\, and Where Are We Going?
DESCRIPTION:This interactive webinar series highlights notable researchers who are leading advances in biotechnology that could impact us all. Join the conversation and ask how biotechnology may affect society medically\, ethically\, and culturally. \nDr. Olle Lindvall\, Department of Clinical Neuroscience at Lund University\, Sweden \nHost:\nInsoo Hyun\, PhD\nDirector of the Center for Life Sciences and Public Learning\nMuseum of Science\, Boston \nAffiliate\nCenter for Bioethics\nHarvard Medical School
URL:https://scienceinboston.com/event/cell-therapies-for-parkinsons-disease-how-far-have-we-come-and-where-are-we-going/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230328T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230328T190000
DTSTAMP:20260505T164409
CREATED:20230327T052824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230327T052824Z
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SUMMARY:Pfizer Pharma Day 2023
DESCRIPTION:Our industry exists to bring life-changing breakthroughs to the patients who need them – a mission enhanced by collaboration. \nPfizer’s Pharma Day® 2023 provides an exciting opportunity for emerging innovators to be introduced to Pfizer Ignite – a new offering for biotech companies seeking a collaborative partner to help them advance the development of their ​​promising breakthrough therapies. \n\nPfizer Ignite works with innovative companies that are aligned with Pfizer’s priority therapeutic areas and are ready to move from candidate selection through Phase II. This offering provides support\, strategic input\, and end-to-end services including research\, development\, and manufacturing on a retained basis.\n\nPfizer’s Pharma Day® will provide attendees the opportunity to speak with Pfizer leaders about this innovative new offering\, as well as the chance to forge new relationships with biotech industry peers and colleagues. \nThis is a partnering event focused on science and innovation. No solicitations.
URL:https://scienceinboston.com/event/pfizer-pharma-day-2023/
LOCATION:MassBioHub\, 700 Technology Square\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02139\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230329T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230329T170000
DTSTAMP:20260505T164409
CREATED:20230306T195624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230306T195624Z
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SUMMARY:How Small RNAs Regulate Genes - And Could Treat Disease
DESCRIPTION:In this webinar\, Whitehead Institute Member David Bartel will explore how microRNAs function and their role in health and disease. He’ll consider questions such as: How are microRNAs created and how have they evolved? How do microRNAs bind to – and repress the function of – messenger RNA sequences (mRNA). And\, what role does mRNA-repression play in normal development and in disease?
URL:https://scienceinboston.com/event/how-small-rnas-regulate-genes-and-could-treat-disease/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230406T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230406T130000
DTSTAMP:20260505T164409
CREATED:20230329T212536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230329T212536Z
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SUMMARY:Scientists in Solidarity: Negotiating Compensation
DESCRIPTION:As BIPOC scientists\, we often undervalue ourselves when it comes to compensation. Claim your fair share in your hard work! Join us at SIS to learn tactical skills and build confidence to prepare you for salary and benefits negotiation when you transition from academia to industry. Attendees of this informational session will also receive a list of resources to enhance financial literacy.
URL:https://scienceinboston.com/event/scientists-in-solidarity-negotiating-compensation/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230406T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230406T194500
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CREATED:20230317T160418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230317T160418Z
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SUMMARY:STEMCELL Technologies Career Open House
DESCRIPTION:After a busy day in the lab\, join us for beer\, wine\, and snacks at the annual STEMCELL Technologies Career Open House in Kendall Square. \nSpace is limited. Please RSVP by April 3 to reserve your spot!
URL:https://scienceinboston.com/event/stemcell-technologies-career-open-house/
LOCATION:MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230419T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230419T170000
DTSTAMP:20260505T164409
CREATED:20230403T172621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230403T172621Z
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SUMMARY:Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult Boston Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Join like-minded local senior executives in a discussion with Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult’s own senior executives by attending this showcase event. We will be exploring ways in which your organizations can leverage CGT Catapult’s years of manufacturing expertise\, facilities\, resources and broader capabilities around increasing value of your asset(s) to expedite your access to European and global markets. \nWe invite you to attend this in-person event at the MassBio Hub in Boston (19th of April at 12pm)\, to learn how the Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult provides enabling tools and expertise to US-based AT developers to de-risk and accelerate the AT manufacturing pathway and route to clinic. \nAttendees will gain knowledge in: \n\nHow you can leverage 10 years of experience of supporting multiple AT companies to licensure to enable you to evolve from a CGT developer to a CGT manufacturer\, with expedited timelines and minimal resources\nHow your organization can access the biggest CGT cluster outside of the US\nHow non-UK companies can access world-class AT clinical research and support in the UK. You will also get exposed to how policies are attracting foreign companies to set-up clinical trials and manufacture in the UK\, what resources and expertise are available to allow you to best leverage the UK healthcare system.\nHow the CGT Catapult can support you to easily navigate the regulatory pathways for ATs in UK and the European Union (EU).\nSome lessons learned from our CGT Catapult team on navigating requirements relevant to production of clinical material for USA\, EU and UK.\nSnippets of wisdom from CGT Catapult’s partners on do’s and don’ts for implementation of in-house manufacturing capabilities.\n\nAgenda \n– 12pm: Arrival and lunch \n– 12.15pm: Welcome and opening remarks \n– 12.20pm: CGT Catapult’s unique model to accelerate AT developers’ pathway to establish mature GMP manufacturing capability – Sharon Brownlow\, Chief Business Officer; Mark Fuller\, Managing Director Manufacturing: \n\nTurning therapy developers into experienced therapy manufacturers in partnership\nSuccesses that provided the hindsight for our new partners\n\n– 1pm: Access Strategy: AT regulatory pathway\, clinical trials in UK and routes to successful market access – Jacqueline Barry\, Chief Clinical Officer: \n\nSet up clinical trials in the UK with confidence\nAuthorization or authorisation; making best use of acceleration pathways in the UK and EU\n\n– 1.40pm Q&A \n– 2pm Close of lunchtime event \n– 2pm – 5pm Opportunity for companies to have 121’s with CGT Catapult \nOn the day there will also be an opportunity for 121’s with the CGT Catapult teams. Please contact John Kelly at john.kelly@ct.catapult.org.uk to arrange. These can be before or after the lunchtime event. We will also be available on Thursday 20th if a more comprehensive discussion is preferred. \nWho should attend: \n\nCGT developers considering establishing GMP manufacture for supply of clinical trial and marketed product globally\nCGT organizations seeking comprehensive assistance for set-up of clinical trials and to ease navigation of regulatory pathways in UK and/or EU for their ATs.\n\nWe have limited capacity for this event\, so we invite you to register at your earliest convenience. \nVenue accessibility can be found here\, please contact us for more information.
URL:https://scienceinboston.com/event/cell-and-gene-therapy-catapult-boston-showcase/
LOCATION:MassBio\, 300 Technology Square 8th Fl\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02139\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230420T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230420T180000
DTSTAMP:20260505T164409
CREATED:20230403T172151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230403T172151Z
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SUMMARY:Biomedical Informatics Entrepreneurs Salon: Linda Avey
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Harvard Office of Technology Development and the HMS Dept. of Biomedical Informatics. Open to all. \nLinda Avey reflects on her career journey and how the challenges she encountered in personalized health led to the founding of 23andMe and Precisely. From consumer genetics and the quantified self-movement to AI\, Linda will share her insights and vision for the future of a digital-first health system \nThis Entrepreneurs Salon will be hosted by Isaac Kohane\, Chair\, Department of Biomedical Informatics\, Harvard Medical School. \nLinda Avey is the co-founder and CEO of Austin-based Precisely (precise.ly)\, a digital assistant for automating routine medical flows and implementing personalized\, value-based care. \nIn 2006 Linda envisioned and co-founded 23andMe\, the leading consumer genetics research company (NASDAQ: ME). Her experience in the genetics research industry\, and its need for more participants\, led to her concept of the 23andMe research model\, which links genetic data to health information from the company’s millions of users. This is now fueling the discovery of potential drug targets and landing pharmaceutical partnerships valued in the hundreds of millions USD. \nLinda is on the advisory board of Alphabet’s life science subsidiary Verily and the Board of Fellows of Stanford Medical School. She was the founding independent board director at Rock Health\, the first venture fund dedicated to digital health\, where she advised startups ideating new ways of delivering healthcare.
URL:https://scienceinboston.com/event/biomedical-informatics-entrepreneurs-salon-linda-avey/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230425T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230425T200000
DTSTAMP:20260505T164409
CREATED:20230410T181707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230410T181707Z
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SUMMARY:2023 State of Possible Conference
DESCRIPTION:Each year\, MassBio’s State of Possible Conference celebrates the Massachusetts’ life sciences ecosystem\, giving attendees the opportunity to learn from experts\, hear from speakers\, participate in talks\, and expand their professional networks. “Being Bold. Looking Beyond” is this year’s theme with programming spotlighting the state’s global role in advancing science\, equity\, and patient-driven breakthroughs during a time of economic uncertainty. \nAnyone who is a part of the life sciences and biotech sectors in the region will find this year’s State of Possible agenda to be as diverse and dynamic as MassBio’s membership. Choose your own track\, science\, or business\, for a personalized experience and come together with the 500+ industry rockstars to hear about the state of the industry\, gain insights into health equity and oncology\, and discover why executives continue to choose Massachusetts. \nThe last two years have shown us the heights that the industry can reach and what it’s like to come back down to earth. Featuring a day of keynotes\, panel discussions\, a fireside chat\, and networking\, this year’s State of Possible promises to be the best one yet and an event not to be missed.
URL:https://scienceinboston.com/event/2023-state-of-possible-conference/
LOCATION:Royal Sonesta Boston\, 40 Edwin H Land Boulevard\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02142\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230426T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230426T133000
DTSTAMP:20260505T164409
CREATED:20221219T175510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221219T175510Z
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SUMMARY:Is It Possible to Bioprint Human Hearts?
DESCRIPTION:This interactive webinar series highlights notable researchers who are leading advances in biotechnology that could impact us all. Join the conversation and ask how biotechnology may affect society medically\, ethically\, and culturally. \nDr. Mark Skylar-Scott\, Department of Bioengineering at Stanford University \nHost:\nInsoo Hyun\, PhD\nDirector of the Center for Life Sciences and Public Learning\nMuseum of Science\, Boston \nAffiliate\nCenter for Bioethics\nHarvard Medical School
URL:https://scienceinboston.com/event/is-it-possible-to-bioprint-human-hearts/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230429T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230429T170000
DTSTAMP:20260505T164409
CREATED:20230307T230623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230307T230623Z
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SUMMARY:Microbial Sciences 20th Annual Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Since its inception in 2004\, MSI has sponsored and hosted an annual symposium for those in the Harvard and greater Boston communities. The spring event showcases magnificent research across a breadth of microbe-centric topics spanning environmental and biomedical sciences. Welcome to the microbial world!
URL:https://scienceinboston.com/event/microbial-sciences-20th-annual-symposium/
LOCATION:MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230502T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230504T130000
DTSTAMP:20260505T164410
CREATED:20230501T191105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230501T191105Z
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SUMMARY:MIT Biology Catalyst Symposium
DESCRIPTION:In 2022\, the department\, with leadership from the Faculty DEI Committee and DEI Officer\, launched the MIT Biology Catalyst Symposium.  This symposium is part of a new effort to bring outstanding postdocs from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds in science to engage with members of our community. Aimed specifically at postdocs pursuing academic careers\, the three-day symposium provides a venue for participants to share their research\, discuss exciting new directions\, and make new professional connections. We will welcome eight Catalyst Fellows to campus for the first symposium in May of 2023.
URL:https://scienceinboston.com/event/mit-biology-catalyst-symposium/
LOCATION:MIT\, MA\, 02139\, United States
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SUMMARY:Moving Science from .edu to .com: A Revisit
DESCRIPTION:Vicki Sato\, PhD\, is a biologist\, immunologist\, and biotechnology executive with decades of experience leading teams in drug research and development. Molecules and therapeutics developed under her leadership have become critical treatments for HIV\, cystic fibrosis\, inflammation\, multiple sclerosis\, and Hepatitis C. \n\nFormer President and former Chief Science Officer of Vertex Pharmaceuticals\, one of the first biotechnology companies to exploit structure-based and computational chemistries in the design of new drugs.\nFormer Vice President of Research at Biogen\, leading research programs in the areas of inflammation\, thrombosis\, and HIV.\nFormer Professor of the Practice at Harvard University in Molecular and Cell Biology\, teaching the science of making medicines.\nFormer Professor at Harvard Business School where her work focused on productivity and innovation in biotechnology and pharmaceutical R&D.\nInaugural Co-Chair of the Advisory Council for the NYC LifeScience initiative for the Economic Development Corporation of the city of New York\, which is focused on driving economic growth and jobs by expanding the life science sector in the city.\nMember of the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST).\n\nAbout Whitehead Connects \nFeaturing prominent biotech\, pharma\, healthcare\, and venture capital leaders discussing the most important developments\, challenges\, and opportunities facing the biomedical science enterprise — the Whitehead Connects speaker series sparks dialogue and connection among members of the broader Whitehead Institute\, Massachusetts Institute of Technology\, Kendall Square\, and Boston bioscience communities. For more information about Whitehead Connects\, please contact Erin DeMarco at edemarco@wi.mit.edu.
URL:https://scienceinboston.com/event/moving-science-from-edu-to-com-a-revisit/
LOCATION:MA
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SUMMARY:Career Paths in Finance/Industry
DESCRIPTION:If you’re interested in career paths in finance/industry\, please join us for a conversation with Mani Foroohar about leveraging his scientific and medical expertise to transition into roles in Investment Banking! Mani is now a Senior Managing Director at SVB Securities but also co-founded Cellanyx which develops risk stratification models using live tumor cells to inform clinical treatment decisions. This discussion will be moderated by Christiana Bardon M.D.\, Co-Managing Partner of MPM | BioImpact Capital on Thursday\, May 11th from 1 – 2 PM (EST). Please RSVP using the following link: https://lnkd.in/eQPqepfn
URL:https://scienceinboston.com/event/career-paths-in-finance-industry/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230514T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230514T170000
DTSTAMP:20260505T164410
CREATED:20230501T191644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230501T191644Z
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SUMMARY:Life After Incubator: Finding Your Own Place and Meeting Your Vendor Matches
DESCRIPTION:What was once a crazy idea has turned into a full-fledged business with workers\, partners\, and investors. And as you’ve grown\, your comfy nook at the incubator has started to feel cramped. As you begin to envision a space to call your own\, the questions start to enter your head: Where do I start with moving? How do I lease lab space\, and how much do I need? How do I set up equipment and supplies accounts? What steps do I need to take to transition successfully? \nLet MassBio and some of our closest partners be your support team. A panel of CEOs and lab and facilities managers will answer your questions\, walk you through what the transition looks like\, and help you avoid common missteps. Our vendor showcase gives you a chance to meet the suppliers and to find your perfect match.
URL:https://scienceinboston.com/event/life-after-incubator-finding-your-own-place-and-meeting-your-vendor-matches/
LOCATION:MassBioHub\, 700 Technology Square\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02139\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230605T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230605T103000
DTSTAMP:20260505T164410
CREATED:20230505T174322Z
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SUMMARY:Accelerate Access to EU Market: Biotech Valley in Wallonia (Belgium)
DESCRIPTION:Please join an exclusive Business Breakfast dedicated to Senior Executives of U.S. Biotech companies on how to accelerate access to the EU market. Wallonia/Belgium is a leading biotech hub for biomanufacturing and cell & gene therapy and offers a wide range of advantages for expanding your activities. Several distinguished and knowledgeable key speakers and Biotech representatives will be there so that you can streamline your investment approach such as Denis Dufrane M.D.\, Ph.D. Having transitioned from a researcher to the Co-founder\, CEO\, and CSO of Novadip Biosciences\, he will share his insights on how he successfully made the shift from the laboratory to creating a thriving biotech company within the Walloon Life Sciences ecosystem. \nThe seminar will take place on June 5th at 8:30am\, at Tufts Launchpad BioLabs\, just before the start of the BIO Convention. To attend\, please register via this link. \nFor any questions\, please feel free to contact Quentin Derzelle\, Trade Commissioner of the Wallonia Trade & Investment Agency in New York\, at newyork@awex-wallonia.com
URL:https://scienceinboston.com/event/accelerate-access-to-eu-market-biotech-valley-in-wallonia-belgium/
LOCATION:MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230606T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230606T220000
DTSTAMP:20260505T164410
CREATED:20230501T191828Z
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SUMMARY:Community Concert at BIO
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the Massachusetts life sciences industry and the return of the BIO International Convention to Boston this June with a memorable night of music\, dancing\, and vibing. MassBio is pleased to welcome the artist/producer duo The Chainsmokers as headliners for the Massachusetts State of Possible Community Concert — an exclusive members-only\, free performance — on Tuesday\, June 6 at the premium music hall Big Night Live located near TD Garden. \nLight bites and drink tickets will be available. Doors will open at 6:30 PM with the entertainment kicking off at 8:00 PM. Tickets to the show will be available in the spring on a first-come\, first-served basis. To be the first to receive a link to reserve your seat(s)\, please express your interest today by filling out this form.
URL:https://scienceinboston.com/event/community-concert-at-bio/
LOCATION:MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230612T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230613T190000
DTSTAMP:20260505T164410
CREATED:20230604T193522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230604T193522Z
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SUMMARY:Boston Bacterial Meeting
DESCRIPTION:BBM was founded in 1995 by two postdocs from Richard Losick’s lab at Harvard\, Kit Pogliano and Karen McGovern\, with the goal of bringing bacteriologists from the greater Boston area together to present their work and share ideas. BBM\, now in its 29th year\, has proven to be a vibrant meeting\, attended not only by bacteriologists from the Boston area but from all over the country. Keeping with its roots\, the conference is being planned and organized by a committee of students\, postdocs\, and other early career researchers. This year\, the organizational committee is co-chaired by Alam García-Heredia\, a postdoc in Alan Grossman’s lab at MIT\, and Shailab Shrestha\, a graduate student in Aimee Shen’s lab at Tufts.
URL:https://scienceinboston.com/event/boston-bacterial-meeting/
LOCATION:MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20230613T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20230613T200000
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CREATED:20230511T170334Z
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SUMMARY:Public Symposium: Stem Cells at the Planetarium
DESCRIPTION:Join host Dr. Insoo Hyun at the Museum of Science’s renowned Charles Hayden Planetarium for a specially curated planetarium show\, followed by audience discussion with Dr. Arun Sharma. \nThe International Space Station (ISS) and Low Earth Orbit (LEO) can serve as accessible\, unique environments to study human development in microgravity. At the forefront of this new frontier is Dr. Sharma\, who led a project that sent human stem cell-derived heart cells to the ISS to study the effects of microgravity on human heart function. Learn how stem cell biomanufacturing in space is being explored through commercial\, governmental\, and academic collaboration.
URL:https://scienceinboston.com/event/public-symposium-stem-cells-at-the-planetarium/
LOCATION:MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230614T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230617T190000
DTSTAMP:20260505T164410
CREATED:20230327T025033Z
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SUMMARY:ISSCR 2023
DESCRIPTION:The world’s best and brightest in stem cell research and regenerative medicine convene once a year for the ISSCR Annual Meeting\, and you are invited! Join more than 4\,000 scientists from around the globe at ISSCR 2023 to take part in a 4-day program comprising the year’s most significant new advances in the field.
URL:https://scienceinboston.com/event/isscr-2023/
LOCATION:Boston Convention and Exhibition Center (BCEC)\, 415 Summer St.\, Boston\, MA\, 02210\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230620T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230623T170000
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CREATED:20230113T001015Z
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SUMMARY:FOCIS 2023
DESCRIPTION:FOCIS is THE meeting in translational immunology that will give you a competitive edge in your career. Stay ahead of the curve with leading clinicians and researchers delivering the latest breakthroughs across immune-mediated diseases. Focusing on molecular pathways and their implications in human disease provides the unique opportunity for innovative thinking and applying ideas from the pathologies of other diseases to uncover novel solutions to challenges in the diseases you study. \nThrough the FOCIS Annual Meeting\, researchers and clinicians share knowledge across traditional disease borders\, and identify commonalities between treatments and therapies that are life changing for those affected with immune-mediated diseases. From the introduction of monoclonal antibodies in clinical practice — to recent advances in cancer immunotherapy – the past two decades have been transformational for patients living with immune-mediated diseases. \nFOCIS 2023 will take place\, in person\, June 20-23\, 2023\, at the Boston Marriott Copley Place. \nYour Health and Safety\nYour health and safety remain a top priority to FOCIS. The Annual Meeting will be held fully in person\, and we are committed to keeping you safe.
URL:https://scienceinboston.com/event/focis-2023/
LOCATION:MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230621T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20230621T180000
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CREATED:20230613T214256Z
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SUMMARY:Unveiling the Power Within: Tumoroids for Translational IO Drug Discovery & Development
DESCRIPTION:Join Nilogen on June 21st from 3:00-6:00pm at the MassBio HUB for an event dedicated to the importance of the tumor microenvironment in translational drug discovery and development. The event will feature a two part plenary session with a presentation session and panel discussion\, followed by a networking reception featuring cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. \nAgenda:\n2:30-3:00pm: Registration & Networking \n3:00-3:05pm: Introduction \n3:05-3:35pm: Plenary Presentation: “Tumoroids for Translational Drug Discovery & Development”\nPresenter: Dr. Soner Altiok\, M.D. PhD\, Founder & CSO\, Nilogen Oncosystems \n3:35-4:20pm: Panel Discussion: “Challenges in IO Drug Discovery\, Development\, and Clinical Translation”\nModerator: Rikhia Chakraborty PhD\, VP\, R&D & Operations\, Nilogen Oncosystems\nPanelists: \n\nJohanna Kaufmann PhD\, EVP Oncology\, Codagenix\nShilpa Demes PhD\, Director\, Translational Science\, Astellas Pharma\nKhalid Shah M.S. PhD\, Vice Chairman of Research\, Neurosurgery\, Brigham & Women’s Hospital\nSoner Altiok M.D. PhD\, Founder & CSO\, Nilogen Oncosystems\n\n4:20-6:00pm: Networking Reception
URL:https://scienceinboston.com/event/unveiling-the-power-within-tumoroids-for-translational-io-drug-discovery-development/
LOCATION:MassBioHub\, 700 Technology Square\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02139\, United States
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