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SUMMARY:Worming Our Way Through Time: How Animals Sense Time Within and Across Generations
DESCRIPTION:How do animals perceive time — both in the moment and across generations?\n\nResearch with the tiny worm C. elegans is offering surprising insights. With every brain cell and connection mapped\, and many genes and molecules shared with humans\, these transparent worms are a powerful tool for understanding how living beings sense and respond to time. \nMIT postdoctoral researcher Eugene Lee will share how training worms to remember specific timing patterns not only shapes their own behavior\, but also sends signals that influence the health and behavior of their offspring. \nThe talk will include live specimens of C. elegans\, allowing audiences to see firsthand how much can be learned by simply observing these remarkable creatures under a microscope. \nThis program is free with Museum admission. While walk-ins are welcome\, advance registration is recommended to reserve your spot. \nDecember 13\n3pm – 4pm\nFree with Museum admission.
URL:https://scienceinboston.com/event/worming-our-way-through-time-how-animals-sense-time-within-and-across-generations/
LOCATION:MIT Museum\, 314 Main Street\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02142\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Biology of Time: From Embryos to Aging Cells
DESCRIPTION:Leading biologists Ruth Lehmann and Siniša Hrvatin share their groundbreaking research on how living systems persevere\, pause\, and adapt across generations.\n\nLehmann’s lab investigates germ cells—the remarkable cells that make eggs and sperm\, carry our genetic material forward\, and resist the ravages of time. Their study reveals how these cells migrate\, transform\, and even evade aging and disease. \nHrvatin’s lab explores how animals slow the effects of time through daily torpor and hibernation. By studying how these natural suspended states protect against tissue damage\, disease\, and aging\, the team hopes to uncover insights that could one day help us influence the aging process itself. \nFollowing their short presentations\, Antonio Regalado\, senior editor for biomedicine at MIT Technology Review\, will moderate a lively discussion and audience Q&A on what these discoveries mean for the future of human health. \nA reception will follow the event. \nJanuary 21\n6pm – 8pm\n$15 General Admission\, $5 for MIT ID Holders
URL:https://scienceinboston.com/event/the-biology-of-time-from-embryos-to-aging-cells/
LOCATION:MIT Museum\, 314 Main Street\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02142\, United States
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SUMMARY:Chemical Advances in Biomaterials and Therapeutics (CABT)
DESCRIPTION:CABT features talks\, posters\, and networking to connect industry and academia on biomaterials\, drug delivery\, tissue engineering and more!\n\n\n\nAttendees will have the opportunity to engage in technical talks\, poster session\, and networking. The event is also aimed at fostering meaningful dialogue between industry and academia. For posters\, we invite submissions from researchers in Greater Boston working on areas including but not limited to synthesis\, characterization of lipids\, polymers/nanomaterials for drug or gene delivery\, stimuli-responsive biomaterials\, immunomodulatory biomaterials\, medical devices\, and materials for tissue engineering\, regenerative medicine. \nConfirmed Speakers: \nRigoberto Hernandez (President\, ACS)\, Johns Hopkins University \nAbraham Joy\, Northeastern University \nAlan Enciso\, GlaxoSmithKline \nEric Dane\, AstraZeneca \nGulden Camci-Unal\, UMass Lowell \nMark Grinstaff\, Boston University \nMatthew Becker\, Adaptilens/Duke University \nThomas Jozefiak\, Glycologix \nAll academic (undergraduates\, graduates\, post-docs\, professors)\, industry\, government researchers are welcome to submit their work as a poster. The submission will close on Jan. 7\, 2026. Please click on the link below to provide all required information.
URL:https://scienceinboston.com/event/chemical-advances-in-biomaterials-and-therapeutics-cabt/
LOCATION:Northeastern University\, 360 Huntington Avenue\, 105 Shillman Hall\, Boston\, MA\, 02115\, United States
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SUMMARY:Ending HIV: The Journey to a Vaccine
DESCRIPTION:Set over 25 years\, scientists\, doctors\, and volunteers pursue an HIV vaccine\, confronting scientific setbacks and breakthroughs along the way. As communities around the world rally to support the effort\, Ending HIV: The Journey to a Vaccine captures the global collaboration\, personal sacrifices\, and enduring commitment driving one of medicine’s most urgent and ambitious quests. \nDon’t miss this timely\, award-winning documentary followed by an in-person discussion with the film team and featured scientists Dr. Anthony Fauci and Dr. Larry Corey\, only at the Museum of Science! \nThe Raw Science Film Festival is a pioneering global platform dedicated to humanizing science and keeping fact-based expertise at the forefront of popular culture. Founded in 2014 and now based in New York\, the festival celebrates the world’s best science and technology storytelling across documentary\, narrative\, and animated films. Its mission is to elevate scientific voices and ideas through powerful\, accessible media—creating a red-carpet\, Oscars-style experience that spotlights filmmakers\, scientists\, technologists\, and the stories shaping our future. With ambitions to become an Oscar-qualifying festival\, RSFF is committed to ensuring that rigorous\, inspiring science storytelling reaches the widest and most influential audiences worldwide. \nEach ticket includes a signed copy of On Call: A Doctor’s Journey in Public Service by Dr. Fauci. Screening and conversation followed by reception.
URL:https://scienceinboston.com/event/ending-hiv-the-journey-to-a-vaccine/
LOCATION:Museum of Science\, 1 Science Park\, Boston\, MA\, 02114\, United States
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SUMMARY:Better Together: A Pharma & Biotech EHS Forum
DESCRIPTION:Reimagine what’s possible in pharma—together.\nThe pharmaceutical (or pharma) industry is evolving faster than ever and stands at the crossroads of science\, innovation\, and regulatory excellence. \nBSI Consulting’s “Better Together: A Pharma & Biotech EHS Forum” brings pharma and biotech professionals and EHS thought leaders together to ask the hard questions and share practical insights for navigating the industry’s next era. \nEvent information:\n\nDate and time: February 25\, 2026 | 8:30 am – 3:00 pm EST\nLocation: Museum of Science\n\n1 Science Park\, Boston\, MA 02114\nFree parking will be available on-site\n\n\nEat and connect: Lunch and drinks will be served during the event.\n\nDuring this one-day event\, you’ll be part of conversations that matter:\n\nKeynote spotlight: Hear from an AI expert on the dynamic opportunities and limitations of AI use in pharma.\nMulti-track sessions: Tailored tracks with guest speakers from globally recognized pharma companies bringing expertise on biosafety\, unseen risks of waste misclassification\, and how to bridge competency gaps.\nInteractive discussions: Collaborate in facilitated groups to understand and identify shared industry challenges to co-create actionable solutions.\n\nYou’ll walk away with a new network of relationships\, see the value of cross-collaboration\, and feel a renewed sense of purpose in your work. \nView the full agenda! \nWho should attend?\n\nPharma executives and professionals\nBiotech executives and professionals\nEHS directors\, managers\, and specialists\n\n\nIf you’d like to reserve your spot and receive updates related to the event\, please fill out the form before February 24\, 2026.  
URL:https://scienceinboston.com/event/better-together-a-pharma-biotech-ehs-forum/
LOCATION:Museum of Science\, 1 Science Park\, Boston\, MA\, 02114\, United States
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SUMMARY:11th Annual Rare Disease Day Event
DESCRIPTION:Rare Disease Day is an international event held in late February to raise awareness about the impact on patients and need for research.\n\n\n\nThe event will take place on Tuesday\, February 25\, 2026 from 1:30 – 5:00pm ET in the Merkin Building at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard (415 Main Street\, Cambridge\, MA 02142) and streamed online. Registration will begin at 1:00pm\, the speaking program will be held from 1:30 – 5:00pm in the Merkin Auditorium\, and a reception will follow from 5:00 – 6:00pm in the Broad Discovery Center. \nThis year\, the Broad Institute’s Ladders to Cures Scientific Accelerator in collaboration with The Termeer Institute are hosting the 11th Annual Rare Disease Day Event\, featuring opening remarks from Anna Greka and Belinda Termeer\, and a lineup of speakers from the rare disease space including Mandana Arbab\, Hilary Eaton\, Kasper Roet\, Juliana Gentile\, Dan Leonard\, and Allyson Berent. \nRare genetic diseases are collectively common: they affect 1 in 10 people in North America. While more than 8\,000 genes are known to drive these diseases\, fewer than 500 have an available treatment. The mismatch in these numbers underscores the urgent need to disrupt the status quo and develop new approaches to deliver precision cures at scale. \nThe Ladders to Cures Scientific Accelerator is committed to uncovering the genetic roots of rare diseases and to using those insights to develop new treatments. With projects spanning multiple disease areas\, Broad scientists are using genetics\, functional genomics\, computational biology\, and chemical biology to better understand and ultimately seek effective treatments for rare diseases. \nBuilding on the bold legacy of Henri Termeer\, who pioneered groundbreaking treatments for rare diseases\, The Termeer Institute is a nonprofit organization working to connect the world of healthcare innovators until every patient has a cure. \nIf you have any questions regarding the event or an accessibility request\, please reach out to Katie Liguori at kliguori@broadinstitute.org.
URL:https://scienceinboston.com/event/11th-annual-rare-disease-day-event/
LOCATION:Broad Institute\, 415 Main Street\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02142\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Collective Cure: Upstream Solutions for Better Public Health
DESCRIPTION:Join the Museum of Science for a compelling conversation with Dr. Monica Wang\, award-winning public health researcher\, and educator celebrating the release of her new book\, The Collective Cure (Beacon Press)\, exploring how the spaces where we live\, work\, learn\, and connect shape our health long before we enter a clinic. \nDrawing from the powerful\, story-driven narrative at the heart of her book\, Dr. Wang illuminates the social and structural forces that influence well-being\, from income and neighborhood conditions to social connection and belonging. Through the lived experiences of three extraordinary women across the United States\, and through her own journey growing up as an Asian American bussing student and working mother\, she reveals how upstream factors create downstream health outcomes- and what we can do about it. \nIn conversation with Indira Lakshmanan\, award-winning journalist and editorial leader\, Dr. Wang will go beyond the pages of The Collective Cure (Beacon Press) to discuss actionable\, community-centered strategies for building healthier futures. With clarity\, urgency\, and optimism\, she will invite us to reimagine what becomes possible when we shift our focus from individual fixes to collective solutions. \nThis conversation is for anyone interested in what helps individuals and communities thrive\, build resilience\, and navigate the systems that shape our lives. Discover how evidence-based\, upstream approaches can transform public health- and how each of us can play a part in creating healthier communities from the ground up. \nFollowed by book signing. Copies of The Collective Cure (Beacon Press) for sale on-site.
URL:https://scienceinboston.com/event/the-collective-cure-upstream-solutions-for-better-public-health/
LOCATION:Museum of Science\, 1 Science Park\, Boston\, MA\, 02114\, United States
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SUMMARY:SpaceTime TeaTime
DESCRIPTION:Explore the weird and wonderful qualities of time travel and black hole physics with MIT physics professor Scott Hughes and his students.\n\nUsing movies and TV shows as the serving platter\, you’ll nosh upon different facets of astrophysical relativity and chat about their intersection with history\, technology\, pop culture\, and the universe as we know it today. \nThis special afternoon “relativi-tea” includes a delicious traditional afternoon tea\, offering a selection of teas\, pastries\, and finger sandwiches to enjoy while you ponder the conundrums of time and space around a black hole. Food for thought has never been so tasty! \nIf you have dietary restrictions\, please email kswilson@mit.edu \nFebruary 28\n1pm – 2:30pm\n$15 General Admission\, $5 for MIT ID Holders
URL:https://scienceinboston.com/event/spacetime-teatime/
LOCATION:MIT Museum\, 314 Main Street\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02142\, United States
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SUMMARY:OPT Congress 2026
DESCRIPTION:OPT Congress 2026 is the leading industry event for scientists\, directors\, and technology providers driving innovation across oligonucleotide\, mRNA\, and peptide therapeutics. Now in its 11th year\, this event provides a unique forum for translating cutting-edge science into transformative medicines\, with expanded 2026 programming that includes the brand-new Peptides & Emerging Drug Conjugates conference. This year’s agenda brings together experts from discovery through development\, with dedicated content spanning AI-enabled design\, extrahepatic delivery\, scalable manufacturing\, and next-gen modalities including saRNA\, circular RNA\, and radioligand peptide conjugates. \nAcross four focused conferences —Oligonucleotide Discovery & Delivery\, CMC & Manufacturing\, mRNA & Emerging Modalities\, and Peptides & Emerging Conjugates—attendees will explore 60+ scientific presentations\, collaborative case studies\, and real-world implementation strategies. From novel linkers and chemistries to regulatory insights\, tech transfer\, and delivery breakthroughs\, OPT Congress fosters dialogue between pharma\, biotech\, academia\, and technology providers. Join us for two days of actionable insights\, short courses\, and customizable content designed to support your therapeutic programs from bench to bedside.
URL:https://scienceinboston.com/event/opt-congress-2026/
LOCATION:Seaport Hotel Boston\, 1 Seaport Lane\, Boston\, MA\, 02110\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260326T080000
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SUMMARY:Cell & Gene Therapy Summit
DESCRIPTION:Connect with Fellow Leaders Shaping Cell and Gene Therapy Development \nThe eighth in a series of premier one-day events held in the world’s biggest biotech hubs\, Charles River is bringing together the leading experts\, executives\, and thought leaders in the CGT space to discuss and navigate critical challenges. \nRegister today to save your seat for an exclusive event aimed to inspire\, educate\, and connect you with the people shaping the future of advanced therapies.
URL:https://scienceinboston.com/event/cell-gene-therapy-summit/
LOCATION:Marriott Boston Cambridge\, 50 Broadway\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02142\, United States
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SUMMARY:MassBio State of Possible Conference
DESCRIPTION:Massachusetts IS the state of possible and you can see it personified at the premier event of the year for the Massachusetts life sciences industry – MassBio’s 2026 State of Possible Conference at the Omni Boston Seaport. \nEvery scientific breakthrough begins long before the headlines. It starts in the unseen moments on lab benches and in boardrooms. This year’s State of Possible Conference reveals the stories behind the breakthroughs\, spotlighting the people\, passion\, and purpose that fuel innovation. You’re invited to explore collaboration and creativity\, learn about leadership and motivation\, and celebrate the power of science to change patient lives. \nJoin executives\, scientists\, innovators\, and policymakers in March at the event that unites this community in our shared mission. You can expect an agenda featuring prominent leaders from pharma and biotech speaking on timely topics\, along with the rewarding interactions you’ve come to expect. \nBe in the room for Massachusetts’s premier conference for the life sciences\, featuring remarks from Governor Maura Healey\, insightful panel discussion with biotech leaders\, and lots of networking. This is the not-to-be-missed event of the year where industry leaders convene – secure your spot today! \n 
URL:https://scienceinboston.com/event/massbio-state-of-possible-conference-march-26-omni-boston-seaport/
LOCATION:Omni Hotel Boston at the Seaport\, 450 Summer St\, Boston\, MA\, 02210\, United States
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SUMMARY:23rd Annual Strategic Alliance Management Congress
DESCRIPTION:As biopharmaceutical innovation becomes more collaborative and global\, effective alliance management increasingly plays a decisive\, business-critical role—transforming partnerships into powerful engines of progress. Now in its 23rd year – CHI’s Strategic Alliance Management Congress is the leading forum for alliance professionals to gain strategic insights\, benchmark with peers\, and explore emerging tools and models shaping the future of partnering. Join us to strengthen your capabilities\, expand your network\, and maximize the value of every collaboration.
URL:https://scienceinboston.com/event/23rd-annual-strategic-alliance-management-congress/
LOCATION:Aloft Boston Seaport District
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260417T090000
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SUMMARY:2026 Annual Microbiome Symposium
DESCRIPTION:The MIT Center for Microbiome Informatics and Therapeutics and the MIT Microbiome Club are proud to invite you to attend our annual MIT Microbiome Symposium on Friday\, April 17th\, 2026 from 9:00am –5:00pm at MIT Building 45 (Schwarzman College of Computing).\nRegistration is now open for both in-person and virtual attendance! \nThe symposium will feature talks from established and young investigators\, poster sessions\, expert Q&A sessions\, industry tables\, and a networking social to close the day. This year\, we are proud to host Dr. Andrew Goodman (Yale University) and Dr. Sean Brady (Rockefeller University) as our two keynote speakers. \nTo participate in the event:\n\nRegister for free on our Eventbrite page.\nSubmit an abstract! Abstracts can be considered for either a flash talk or a poster. Posters will also participate in our annual poster competition. Submissions are due March 6th.\nPlease tell others about this event! Feel free to share this page and the registration links with others who might be interested.\n\nFor those planning to attend in person\, we kindly ask registered participants to consider our limited space. If you are unable to join in person for any reason\, please cancel your registration. Your cooperation is highly appreciated. \nPlease contact microbiome-exec@mit.edu with any questions or inquiries. \nYour participation in this symposium is free. Our goal is to showcase the diverse opportunities available in the field of microbiome science\, and we hope that you can join us! \nWe look forward to seeing you in April! \nBest regards\, \n2026 Microbiome Symposium Organizing Team
URL:https://scienceinboston.com/event/2026-annual-microbiome-symposium/
LOCATION:Schwarzman College of Computing\, Building 45\, 51 Vassar Street\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02139-4307\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260425T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260425T170000
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SUMMARY:NOVA 2026
DESCRIPTION:NOVA is a conference catalyzing innovation in brain aging in Boston\, organized by the Aging Initiative and bringing together the brightest minds from the entire stakeholder spectrum to advance this essential area of neuroscience. From biotechnology executives to investors\, trainees to seasoned academics\, patient care advocates\, policymakers\, and more\, this gathering comes at a major inflection point in our understanding and treatment of age-related neurological conditions. With millions of patients\, caregivers\, and providers facing neurodegenerative diseases\, age-related decline\, and injury every day\, we believe innovative cross-disciplinary solutions are essential. Especially now\, it is of the utmost importance that we galvanize collaboration and inspire the next generation to take action. Through NOVA\, we will change how the field of neuroscience thinks about brain aging\, its manifestations\, and ultimately\, how to advance the race towards cures.
URL:https://scienceinboston.com/event/nova-2026/
LOCATION:MA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260427T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260428T170000
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SUMMARY:Digital Healthcare Innovation Summit (DHIS)
DESCRIPTION:Join leading healthcare innovators and investors at the Digital Healthcare Innovation Summit (DHIS) in Boston\, MA. We’ll examine timely topics\, such as direct-to-consumer healthcare\, underserved populations\, important regulatory or policy changes\, distributed vs. centralized care\, women’s health\, IaaS and IoT in healthcare\, and more. Catch lively panels\, take part in interactive breakouts\, and network with industry leaders in this tight community. Investors\, start-ups & emerging companies\, tech companies\, payers\, providers\, and veteran advisors will all be attending\, so don’t miss out. This premier boutique digital health event helps fuel healthcare innovation – be a part of it!
URL:https://scienceinboston.com/event/digital-healthcare-innovation-summit-dhis/
LOCATION:Seaport Hotel Boston\, 1 Seaport Lane\, Boston\, MA\, 02110\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260430T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260430T170000
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SUMMARY:USAIC’s 20th Annual BioPharma Summit
DESCRIPTION:USAIC has created an ecosystem committed to driving a global dialogue on BioPharma & Healthcare innovation\, attracting a diverse mix of senior industry professionals and catalyzing partnerships\, new ideas\, networks and regulatory reform. This unique platform creates mutually beneficial opportunities and relationships for the global Life Sciences & Healthcare industry.
URL:https://scienceinboston.com/event/usaics-20th-annual-biopharma-summit/
LOCATION:The Newbury Boston Hotel\, 1 Newbury St\, Boston\, MA\, 02116\, United States
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SUMMARY:2026 Connors-MGB Research Collaborative Symposium
DESCRIPTION:The Connors-MGB Research Collaborative for Women’s Health and Sex Differences engages the talent and resources of a diverse group of MGB research faculty and trainees in the fields of women’s health and sex-informed medicine. \n  \nThe 2026 Connors-MGB Research Collaborative Symposium will take place on Wednesday\, May 13\, from 2:30-6:00 pm in the Marshall A. Wolf Conference Center and Satter Atrium on the Brigham and Women’s Hospital main campus at 60 Fenwood Rd\, Boston MA 02115
URL:https://scienceinboston.com/event/2026-connors-mgb-research-collaborative-symposium/
LOCATION:Marshall A. Wolf Conference Center\, 60 Fenwood Road\, Boston\, MA\, 02115\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260518T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260518T170000
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SUMMARY:HCMPH Center Annual Symposium
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to welcome everyone to the eighth annual Harvard Chan Microbiome in Public Health Center (HCMPH) symposium. As microbial community science expands across industry\, clinical research\, biotech\, and pharma\, this year’s theme – translating the microbiome – focuses on turning discovery into implementation. From the first approved live biotherapeutics to microbiome-informed cancer immunotherapy\, the field is already reshaping how we understand health and develop therapies. \nThe symposium will highlight recent advances while looking ahead to future opportunities\, including microbial biochemistry in small-molecule drug development and engineering of microbial community members. As always\, we hope to be joined by an audience that is both topically and geographically diverse\, online and in person. The symposium program will include keynotes\, invited talks\, and selected presentations from poster submissions. We collect a nominal fee for in-person registration\, with virtual attendance available for free. Refreshments and a poster presentation are offered on-site\, and support for social media and interactive participation are provided for online attendees.
URL:https://scienceinboston.com/event/hcmph-center-annual-symposium/
LOCATION:Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health\, FXB Building 651 Huntington Avenue\, Boston\, MA\, 02215\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260521T053000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260521T150000
DTSTAMP:20260502T062424
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SUMMARY:2026 Yang ICoN Center Symposium: Self-Organization and Emergence in Development
DESCRIPTION:This event brings together leading researchers to explore how neural structure and function emerge during development. Speakers will discuss key theoretical and empirical challenges in explaining how complex neural systems arise across molecular\, cellular\, and circuit levels. \n  \nThe K. Lisa Yang Integrative Computational Neuroscience (ICoN) Center at MIT pioneers computational models of brain function that unify multiple levels of biological data\, from molecules to circuits to behavior. The center is part of the Yang Tan Collective\, a multi-university effort dedicated to accelerating collaborations in basic science\, research\, and engineering to improve human health and well-being at a global scale. Learn more about the Collective at yangtan.mit.edu.
URL:https://scienceinboston.com/event/2026-yang-icon-center-symposium-self-organization-and-emergence-in-development/
LOCATION:Singleton Auditorium\, 43 Vassar St\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02139\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260528T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260528T210000
DTSTAMP:20260502T062424
CREATED:20260126T202921Z
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SUMMARY:AI and the Future of Cancer Treatments
DESCRIPTION:Sophia Shalhout\, PhD\, is an Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery at Harvard Medical School and a Principal Investigator at the Mike Toth Cancer Research Center at Mass Eye and Ear. Her groundbreaking research applies AI and big data analytics to complex biomedical data\, with the goal of advancing personalized medicine for high-risk cancer patients. \nDr. Shalhout’s work goes beyond improving individual treatment plans- she is also using AI to accelerate the discovery of new therapies that target some of the most challenging\, traditionally “undruggable” cancer proteins. By optimizing molecular interactions and drug-like properties\, her approach merges computational biology with lab-based validation\, opening doors to entirely new treatment options for deadly cancers. \nThrough presentation and conversation\, Dr. Shalhout will share how these powerful technologies are reshaping the landscape of cancer care- from precision medicine to faster\, smarter drug development. \nDon’t miss this opportunity to hear firsthand from one of the leading minds at the intersection of AI and oncology- where innovation meets impact.
URL:https://scienceinboston.com/event/ai-and-the-future-of-cancer-treatments/
LOCATION:Museum of Science\, 1 Science Park\, Boston\, MA\, 02114\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260603T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260603T150000
DTSTAMP:20260502T062424
CREATED:20260410T171901Z
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SUMMARY:Better Together: A Pharma & Biotech EHS Forum
DESCRIPTION:This dynamic\, one-day forum brings EHS experts in pharma and biotech together for a focused exchange on shared challenges and strategies shaping the future of EHS. \nDuring the event\, attendees will learn insight including: \n– A keynote session on the growing role of AI\, including its potential operational benefits and deployment implications. \n– Actionable frameworks to close workforce competency gaps and better align training and leadership development with organizational priorities. \n– Practical approaches to prevent waste misclassification and standardize disposal practices across operations. \n– Ways to uncover and close critical gaps in biosafety programs before they affect quality or compliance. \n– How AI is reshaping decision-making and compliance in pharma. \n– Strategies to assess and mitigate last-mile supply chain risks to protect product integrity. \nDesigned for professionals in EHS\, biosafety\, lab operations\, and compliance\, this forum provides a unique opportunity to connect with industry peers in life sciences\, share best practices\, and build meaningful professional relationships. Reserve your spot today.
URL:https://scienceinboston.com/event/better-together-a-pharma-biotech-ehs-forum-2/
LOCATION:Museum of Science\, 1 Science Park\, Boston\, MA\, 02114\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260609T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260609T163000
DTSTAMP:20260502T062424
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SUMMARY:RareNet 2026: Accelerating Discovery to Treatment in Rare Brain Disorders
DESCRIPTION:The pace of discovery in rare brain disorders has never been faster. Precision genetics\, genome editing\, RNA modulation\, and targeted delivery platforms are redefining what is possible in the brain. Yet the path from discovery to effective treatment remains complex\, capital-intensive\, and often siloed across disorders and sectors. \n  \nRareNet 2026 brings together leaders from academia\, biotechnology\, and patient advocacy to build a more integrated translational model for rare brain disorders. By bridging discovery science with therapeutic engineering and real-world implementation\, the symposium will explore practical strategies to overcome current bottlenecks in translation to clinical development.
URL:https://scienceinboston.com/event/rarenet-2026-accelerating-discovery-to-treatment-in-rare-brain-disorders/
LOCATION:Singleton Auditorium\, 43 Vassar St\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02139\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260616T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260616T180000
DTSTAMP:20260502T062424
CREATED:20260501T173227Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Edward M. Scolnick Prize Lecture in Neuroscience with Liqun Luo
DESCRIPTION:The Scolnick Prize is awarded annually by the McGovern Institute to recognize outstanding advances in the field of neuroscience. The prize is named in honor of Edward M. Scolnick\, who stepped down as president of Merck Research Laboratories in December 2002 after holding Merck’s top research post for 17 years. Scolnick is now at the Broad Institute\, where he established the Stanley Center for Psychiatric Research. He also served as a member of the McGovern Institute’s scientific advisory board. The prize\, which is endowed through a gift from Merck to the McGovern Institute\, consists of a $225\,000 award\, plus an inscribed gift. \nAbstract:  \nDeveloping brains use a limited number of cell-surface proteins to instruct wiring specificity of a much larger number of neurons and synapses. How is this feat achieved? How do different cell-surface proteins work together to assemble a functional circuit? To address these questions\, I will first describe our work using the fly olfactory circuit\, focusing on a recent study in which we rewired the circuit by altering the combinatorial code of cell-surface proteins. I will then discuss functions of similar cell-surface proteins in instructing wiring specificity of neural circuits in the mouse brain. \n  \nBio: \nLiqun Luo grew up in Shanghai\, China. He received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Science & Technology of China\, PhD from Brandeis University\, and postdoctoral training at UCSF. Since 1996\, Dr. Luo has been on the faculty of Stanford\, where he studies the assembly and function of neural circuits in fruit flies and mice. He has been teaching neurobiology to undergraduate and graduate students\, from which he wrote the widely used textbook “Principles of Neurobiology”. Dr. Luo is a member of the National Academy of Sciences and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences\, and a recipient of the 2025 National Academy of Science Award in the Neurosciences.
URL:https://scienceinboston.com/event/2026-edward-m-scolnick-prize-lecture-in-neuroscience-with-liqun-luo/
LOCATION:Singleton Auditorium\, 43 Vassar St\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02139\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260618T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260618T163000
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SUMMARY:Koch Institute Symposium 2026
DESCRIPTION:The goal of this symposium is to explore how nutritional and metabolic factors influence cancer development and therapy\, as well as foster interdisciplinary discussions and highlight insights that can advance cancer prevention and treatment. \nThere will be four sessions during the full-day event featuring international experts from academia and leading clinical institutions and covering topics such as the influence of diet on health and cancer\, diet-gut interactions\, diet and the immune system\, as well as translational applications for diet in anticancer therapy.
URL:https://scienceinboston.com/event/koch-institute-symposium-2026/
LOCATION:Huntington Hall\, 222 Memorial Drive\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02139\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261006T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261007T160000
DTSTAMP:20260502T062424
CREATED:20260126T202303Z
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SUMMARY:FASI 10: Catalyst for a Cure - The Food Allergy Science Innovation Summit
DESCRIPTION:FASI is marking a decade of groundbreaking progress in food allergy research with our first-ever Research Summit!\nJoin us at FASI 10: Celebrating a Decade of Food Allergy Science\, Research & Innovation\, taking place Tuesday\, October 6–Wednesday\, October 7\, 2026\, at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard (415 Main Street\, Cambridge\, MA). \nOn October 6th\, our program will start at 9 AM and end at 4 PM with a poster session to follow. \nOn October 7th\, our program will start at 9 AM and end at 4 PM. \nThis milestone event marks FASI’s 10-year anniversary and our first-ever gathering of global leaders across food allergy research\, biotechnology\, clinical care\, and patient advocacy. Over two days\, we will reflect on a decade of progress and highlight the next wave of breakthroughs shaping the future of food allergy therapies.
URL:https://scienceinboston.com/event/fasi-10-catalyst-for-a-cure-the-food-allergy-science-innovation-summit/
LOCATION:Broad Institute\, 415 Main Street\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02142\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261006T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261007T160000
DTSTAMP:20260502T062424
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SUMMARY:FASI 10: Catalyst for a Cure - The Food Allergy Science Innovation Summit
DESCRIPTION:FASI is marking a decade of groundbreaking progress in food allergy research with our first-ever Research Summit! \nJoin us at FASI 10: Celebrating a Decade of Food Allergy Science\, Research & Innovation\, taking place Tuesday\, October 6–Wednesday\, October 7\, 2026\, at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard (415 Main Street\, Cambridge\, MA). \nOn October 6th\, our program will start at 9 AM and end at 4 PM with a poster session to follow. \nOn October 7th\, our program will start at 9 AM and end at 4 PM. \nThis milestone event marks FASI’s 10-year anniversary and our first-ever gathering of global leaders across food allergy research\, biotechnology\, clinical care\, and patient advocacy. Over two days\, we will reflect on a decade of progress and highlight the next wave of breakthroughs shaping the future of food allergy therapies.
URL:https://scienceinboston.com/event/fasi-10-catalyst-for-a-cure-the-food-allergy-science-innovation-summit-2/
LOCATION:Broad Institute\, 415 Main Street\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02142\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Food Allergy Science Initiative":MAILTO:info@foodallergyscience.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261018
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261022
DTSTAMP:20260502T062424
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SUMMARY:The Medtech Conference 2026
DESCRIPTION:The MedTech Conference is a premier global gathering of medical technology leaders\, hosted by AdvaMed. Taking place October 18–21\, 2026\, in Boston\, the event brings together top industry executives and thousands of innovators from across the worldwide medtech ecosystem. \nSpanning medical devices\, diagnostics\, imaging\, and digital health technologies\, the conference highlights the groundbreaking advancements transforming patient care and improving lives around the globe. Attendees include scientists\, entrepreneurs\, academics\, investors\, and industry leaders who are driving innovation and shaping the future of healthcare. \nThe MedTech Conference serves as a dynamic platform for collaboration\, thought leadership\, and business development\, where participants come together to challenge existing limitations\, explore emerging trends\, and accelerate the adoption of cutting-edge technologies. Through keynote sessions\, panel discussions\, networking opportunities\, and showcases\, the event empowers the medtech community to do what it does best: put the future of healthcare in motion and improve outcomes for patients worldwide. \nSave 10%-30% with a Flex Pass – get yours here: https://themedtechconference.com/flex-pass/
URL:https://scienceinboston.com/event/the-medtech-conference-2026/
LOCATION:Boston Convention and Exhibition Center (BCEC)\, 415 Summer St.\, Boston\, MA\, 02210\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261104T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20261104T170000
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SUMMARY:Comparative Neuroscience: Lessons from Biodiversity
DESCRIPTION:The Picower Institute Fall 2026 Symposium “Comparative Neuroscience: Lessons from Biodiversity”\nAnimal behavior is incredibly diverse\, from insect to human societies; from jellyfish jet propulsion to flying bats. This symposium will bring together scientists with distinct perspectives to examine how nervous systems are organized across species and how these organizational principles relate to mechanisms of nervous system evolution. We will explore questions such as: to what extent do diverse nervous systems share common principles\, and when they do\, why? What can we learn from species differences? – for example\, why are some brains more regenerative than others? How does evolution alter the nervous system to generate novel behaviors? – and how do we compare neural networks across species and levels of complexity to ask such questions? With speakers ranging from evolutionary biology to computational neuroscience\, we expect this to be an exciting and thought-provoking day of science.
URL:https://scienceinboston.com/event/comparative-neuroscience-lessons-from-biodiversity/
LOCATION:Singleton Auditorium\, 43 Vassar St\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02139\, United States
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