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SUMMARY:Nano Explorations: Implantable Soft Robotic Platform for Enhanced Drug Delivery
DESCRIPTION:Debkalpa Goswami\, Postdoctoral Associate\nInstitute for Medical Engineering & Science (IMES) \nFibrous capsule formation\, and its effect on molecular transport\, can be detrimental to the long-term efficacy of implantable drug delivery devices\, especially when precise spatial and temporal control is necessary for safe and effective therapy delivery. In this talk\, Dr. Goswami will describe an implantable platform which can overcome the diffusional barrier of the fibrous capsule to achieve enhanced transport of small and macromolecular therapy using multiple synergistic soft robotic strategies. \nUsing this platform\, small amplitude dynamic actuation (preconditioning) applied to subcutaneous tissue in mice leads to a downstream functional effect: enhanced passive transport of insulin (a model macromolecule) and glycemic control. Furthermore\, rapid actuation of the platform at the time of drug delivery can accelerate transport via convective fluid flow and overcome diffusional limitations caused by the fibrous capsule. \nThis soft actuatable platform has potential clinical utility for mediating and overcoming the host fibrotic response\, leading to enhanced delivery of drug therapy for a variety of indications\, such as diabetes.
URL:https://scienceinboston.com/event/nano-explorations-implantable-soft-robotic-platform-for-enhanced-drug-delivery/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:Nano Explorations: Implantable Soft Robotic Platform for Enhanced Drug Delivery
DESCRIPTION:Debkalpa Goswami\, Postdoctoral Associate\nInstitute for Medical Engineering & Science (IMES) \nFibrous capsule formation\, and its effect on molecular transport\, can be detrimental to the long-term efficacy of implantable drug delivery devices\, especially when precise spatial and temporal control is necessary for safe and effective therapy delivery. In this talk\, Dr. Goswami will describe an implantable platform which can overcome the diffusional barrier of the fibrous capsule to achieve enhanced transport of small and macromolecular therapy using multiple synergistic soft robotic strategies. \nUsing this platform\, small amplitude dynamic actuation (preconditioning) applied to subcutaneous tissue in mice leads to a downstream functional effect: enhanced passive transport of insulin (a model macromolecule) and glycemic control. Furthermore\, rapid actuation of the platform at the time of drug delivery can accelerate transport via convective fluid flow and overcome diffusional limitations caused by the fibrous capsule. \nThis soft actuatable platform has potential clinical utility for mediating and overcoming the host fibrotic response\, leading to enhanced delivery of drug therapy for a variety of indications\, such as diabetes.
URL:https://scienceinboston.com/event/nano-explorations-implantable-soft-robotic-platform-for-enhanced-drug-delivery-2/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220302T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220302T170000
DTSTAMP:20260427T191857
CREATED:20211202T221137Z
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UID:17761-1646236800-1646240400@scienceinboston.com
SUMMARY:SeXX and Immunity
DESCRIPTION:The X chromosome does more than determine sex! When we treat biological sex (XX versus XY chromosomes) as a variable in immunity and diseases\, it can lead to a new understanding of the underpinnings of disease. The COVID-19 pandemic helped amplify awareness about sex-specific differences in immunity against infection\, however\, we still have a lot to learn. Sex differences in disease outcomes are not limited to infectious diseases – they are observed in outcomes of autoimmune diseases and cancers\, and even in response to vaccination. \nOn January 19\, 2022\, MIT will kick off a new series of discussions and seminars called “SeXX and Immunity.” These sessions will explore our understanding of sex differences and sex dimorphism in relation to immune responses and how presentations of infectious diseases differ based on biology. \nOur first session will feature Dr. Sabra Klein of Johns Hopkins University\, for a talk titled “SeXX matters for viral infection and vaccination.”
URL:https://scienceinboston.com/event/sexx-and-immunity/
LOCATION:MIT\, MA\, 02139\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220302T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220302T170000
DTSTAMP:20260427T191857
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SUMMARY:SeXX and Immunity
DESCRIPTION:The X chromosome does more than determine sex! When we treat biological sex (XX versus XY chromosomes) as a variable in immunity and diseases\, it can lead to a new understanding of the underpinnings of disease. The COVID-19 pandemic helped amplify awareness about sex-specific differences in immunity against infection\, however\, we still have a lot to learn. Sex differences in disease outcomes are not limited to infectious diseases – they are observed in outcomes of autoimmune diseases and cancers\, and even in response to vaccination. \nOn January 19\, 2022\, MIT will kick off a new series of discussions and seminars called “SeXX and Immunity.” These sessions will explore our understanding of sex differences and sex dimorphism in relation to immune responses and how presentations of infectious diseases differ based on biology. \nOur first session will feature Dr. Sabra Klein of Johns Hopkins University\, for a talk titled “SeXX matters for viral infection and vaccination.”
URL:https://scienceinboston.com/event/sexx-and-immunity-2/
LOCATION:MIT\, MA\, 02139\, United States
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220301T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220301T140000
DTSTAMP:20260427T191857
CREATED:20220221T190859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220221T190859Z
UID:18922-1646139600-1646143200@scienceinboston.com
SUMMARY:Frontiers in Biostatistics: Considerations for Extracting Real-World Evidence from Real-World Data
DESCRIPTION:Opportunities to use real-world data (RWD)\, including electronic health records (EHR) and medical claims data\, have exploded over the past decade. The Covid-19 pandemic has provided a particularly dramatic illustration of the potential value of RWD for advancing medical research as well as the high-risk of bias inherent to many such studies. Using data sources that were not collected for research purposes comes at a cost\, and naïve use of these data without considering their complexity and imperfect quality can lead to biased inference. While RWD offer the opportunity to generate timely evidence grounded in real-world populations and clinical practice\, issues of information bias and confounding create serious threats to the validity of these studies. The statistician is faced with a quandary: how to effectively utilize RWD to advance research without compromising best practices for principled data analysis. In this talk I will use examples from my research on methods for the analysis of EHR derived-data to illustrate how an understanding of the EHR data generating mechanism can inform selection of appropriate study questions and development and application of statistical methods that minimize the risk of bias. The overarching goal of this presentation is to raise awareness of challenges associated with the analysis of RWD and demonstrate that valid evidence generation can be grounded in an understanding of the scientific context and data generating process. \nDr. Rebecca Hubbard’s research focuses on the development and application of methods to improve analyses using real world data sources including electronic health records (EHR) and claims data. The data science era demands novel analytic methods to transform the wealth of data created as a byproduct of our digital interactions into valid and generalizable knowledge. Dr. Hubbard’s research emphasizes statistical methods designed to meet this challenge by addressing the messiness and complexity of real world data including informative observation schemes\, phenotyping error\, and error and missingness in confounders. Her methods have been applied to support the advancement of a broad range of research areas through use of EHR and claims data including health services research\, cancer epidemiology\, aging and dementia\, and pharmacoepidemiology.
URL:https://scienceinboston.com/event/frontiers-in-biostatistics-considerations-for-extracting-real-world-evidence-from-real-world-data/
LOCATION:Online
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220301T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220301T140000
DTSTAMP:20260427T191857
CREATED:20220221T190859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220221T190859Z
UID:27811-1646139600-1646143200@scienceinboston.com
SUMMARY:Frontiers in Biostatistics: Considerations for Extracting Real-World Evidence from Real-World Data
DESCRIPTION:Opportunities to use real-world data (RWD)\, including electronic health records (EHR) and medical claims data\, have exploded over the past decade. The Covid-19 pandemic has provided a particularly dramatic illustration of the potential value of RWD for advancing medical research as well as the high-risk of bias inherent to many such studies. Using data sources that were not collected for research purposes comes at a cost\, and naïve use of these data without considering their complexity and imperfect quality can lead to biased inference. While RWD offer the opportunity to generate timely evidence grounded in real-world populations and clinical practice\, issues of information bias and confounding create serious threats to the validity of these studies. The statistician is faced with a quandary: how to effectively utilize RWD to advance research without compromising best practices for principled data analysis. In this talk I will use examples from my research on methods for the analysis of EHR derived-data to illustrate how an understanding of the EHR data generating mechanism can inform selection of appropriate study questions and development and application of statistical methods that minimize the risk of bias. The overarching goal of this presentation is to raise awareness of challenges associated with the analysis of RWD and demonstrate that valid evidence generation can be grounded in an understanding of the scientific context and data generating process. \nDr. Rebecca Hubbard’s research focuses on the development and application of methods to improve analyses using real world data sources including electronic health records (EHR) and claims data. The data science era demands novel analytic methods to transform the wealth of data created as a byproduct of our digital interactions into valid and generalizable knowledge. Dr. Hubbard’s research emphasizes statistical methods designed to meet this challenge by addressing the messiness and complexity of real world data including informative observation schemes\, phenotyping error\, and error and missingness in confounders. Her methods have been applied to support the advancement of a broad range of research areas through use of EHR and claims data including health services research\, cancer epidemiology\, aging and dementia\, and pharmacoepidemiology.
URL:https://scienceinboston.com/event/frontiers-in-biostatistics-considerations-for-extracting-real-world-evidence-from-real-world-data-2/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220228T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220228T123000
DTSTAMP:20260427T191857
CREATED:20211220T022053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211220T022053Z
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SUMMARY:2022 Rare Disease Day
DESCRIPTION:MassBio’s Rare Disease Day recognizes the research being done in Massachusetts to treat and cure rare disease. The last day of February has been designated as Rare Disease Day in Massachusetts to call attention to the public health issues associated with rare diseases\, which affect nearly 30 million Americans and countless others around the world. \nThis year’s program will focus on how we can better address health inequity and racial disparities among the rare disease community. Attendees will hear an inspiring Possible Talk\, an insightful panel of industry\, physicians\, patients/caregivers\, and advocates\, and a closing patient keynote. Ample networking time will be provided (virtually!). \nAlone we are rare\, together we are strong. \nTo inquire about sponsorship opportunities\, contact Laura Rudberg. \nNOTE: 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.
URL:https://scienceinboston.com/event/2022-rare-disease-day/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220228T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220228T123000
DTSTAMP:20260427T191857
CREATED:20211220T022053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211220T022053Z
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SUMMARY:2022 Rare Disease Day
DESCRIPTION:MassBio’s Rare Disease Day recognizes the research being done in Massachusetts to treat and cure rare disease. The last day of February has been designated as Rare Disease Day in Massachusetts to call attention to the public health issues associated with rare diseases\, which affect nearly 30 million Americans and countless others around the world. \nThis year’s program will focus on how we can better address health inequity and racial disparities among the rare disease community. Attendees will hear an inspiring Possible Talk\, an insightful panel of industry\, physicians\, patients/caregivers\, and advocates\, and a closing patient keynote. Ample networking time will be provided (virtually!). \nAlone we are rare\, together we are strong. \nTo inquire about sponsorship opportunities\, contact Laura Rudberg. \nNOTE: 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.
URL:https://scienceinboston.com/event/2022-rare-disease-day-2/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220218T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220218T140000
DTSTAMP:20260427T191857
CREATED:20220214T171419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220214T171419Z
UID:18824-1645189200-1645192800@scienceinboston.com
SUMMARY:Faculty Career Panel - Faculty Roles at Different US Institution Types
DESCRIPTION:The higher education landscape in the United States includes many different types of institutions: research-intensive\, teaching-intensive\, large\, small\, private\, public and many variations in between. Join a panel of faculty from different institution types to learn more about these various options\, the balance of teaching\, research\, and service\, and advice for the job search. After a few starter questions from the moderator\, we will take questions from the audience.
URL:https://scienceinboston.com/event/faculty-career-panel-faculty-roles-at-different-us-institution-types/
LOCATION:Online
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220218T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220218T140000
DTSTAMP:20260427T191857
CREATED:20220214T171419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220214T171419Z
UID:27807-1645189200-1645192800@scienceinboston.com
SUMMARY:Faculty Career Panel - Faculty Roles at Different US Institution Types
DESCRIPTION:The higher education landscape in the United States includes many different types of institutions: research-intensive\, teaching-intensive\, large\, small\, private\, public and many variations in between. Join a panel of faculty from different institution types to learn more about these various options\, the balance of teaching\, research\, and service\, and advice for the job search. After a few starter questions from the moderator\, we will take questions from the audience.
URL:https://scienceinboston.com/event/faculty-career-panel-faculty-roles-at-different-us-institution-types-2/
LOCATION:Online
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220216T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220216T140000
DTSTAMP:20260427T191857
CREATED:20220202T165231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220214T184103Z
UID:18626-1645016400-1645020000@scienceinboston.com
SUMMARY:DEI Seminar 2/16: Recognizing and Responding to Racism: Lessons for Health and Medicine
DESCRIPTION:The Institute’s Diversity\, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) Seminar Series continues with Dr. Matthew Clair\, Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology and (by courtesy) the Law School at  Stanford University.Dr. Clair’s talk\, titled “Recognizing and Responding to Racism: Lessons for Health and Medicine”\, will explore social inequities in medicine. \nThe Seminar will be held virtually on Wednesday February 16th from 1 – 2 PM (Zoom details below). Dr. Clair’s research to date has focused on inequality and violence in the criminal legal system\, legal institutions\, and the legal profession. He is the author of the award-winning book Privilege and Punishment: How Race and Class Matter in Criminal Court (Princeton University Press\, 2020). He has also published in several academic and popular outlets\, including Criminology\, Social Science & Medicine\, Social Forces\, The Guardian\, and The Nation. Dr. Clair has received funding from the National Science Foundation and awards from the American Sociological Association\, the American Society of Criminology\, the Law & Society Association\, and the Society for the Study of Social Problems. Prior to joining Stanford\, Dr. Clair was a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Pennsylvania Law School’s Quattrone Center. He holds an A.B. in Government from Harvard College and an A.M. and Ph.D. in Sociology from Harvard University.\nZoom Link  \nPasscode 605099
URL:https://scienceinboston.com/event/dei-seminar-2-16-recognizing-and-responding-to-racism-lessons-for-health-and-medicine/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220216T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220216T140000
DTSTAMP:20260427T191857
CREATED:20220202T165231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220202T165231Z
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SUMMARY:DEI Seminar 2/16: Recognizing and Responding to Racism: Lessons for Health and Medicine
DESCRIPTION:The Institute’s Diversity\, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) Seminar Series continues with Dr. Matthew Clair\, Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology and (by courtesy) the Law School at  Stanford University.Dr. Clair’s talk\, titled “Recognizing and Responding to Racism: Lessons for Health and Medicine”\, will explore social inequities in medicine. \nThe Seminar will be held virtually on Wednesday February 16th from 1 – 2 PM (Zoom details below). Dr. Clair’s research to date has focused on inequality and violence in the criminal legal system\, legal institutions\, and the legal profession. He is the author of the award-winning book Privilege and Punishment: How Race and Class Matter in Criminal Court (Princeton University Press\, 2020). He has also published in several academic and popular outlets\, including Criminology\, Social Science & Medicine\, Social Forces\, The Guardian\, and The Nation. Dr. Clair has received funding from the National Science Foundation and awards from the American Sociological Association\, the American Society of Criminology\, the Law & Society Association\, and the Society for the Study of Social Problems. Prior to joining Stanford\, Dr. Clair was a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Pennsylvania Law School’s Quattrone Center. He holds an A.B. in Government from Harvard College and an A.M. and Ph.D. in Sociology from Harvard University.\nZoom Link  \nPasscode 605099
URL:https://scienceinboston.com/event/dei-seminar-2-16-recognizing-and-responding-to-racism-lessons-for-health-and-medicine-2/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220215T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220215T180000
DTSTAMP:20260427T191857
CREATED:20220214T171214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220214T171214Z
UID:18821-1644944400-1644948000@scienceinboston.com
SUMMARY:Count Me In: How Engaging Patients Can Accelerate Cancer Research
DESCRIPTION:In the United States alone\, nearly 2 million people were diagnosed with cancer last year. Only a fraction of them\, though\, will have the opportunity to participate in research that could benefit them or others like them. Join Nikhil Wagle\, Elana Anastasio\, and Colleen Nguyen as they talk about Count Me In\, a project that engages patients everywhere in the US and Canada diagnosed with any kind of cancer\, and enables them to accelerate cancer research by sharing their samples\, their clinical information\, and their voices.
URL:https://scienceinboston.com/event/count-me-in-how-engaging-patients-can-accelerate-cancer-research/
LOCATION:Online
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220215T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220215T180000
DTSTAMP:20260427T191857
CREATED:20220214T171214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220214T171214Z
UID:27806-1644944400-1644948000@scienceinboston.com
SUMMARY:Count Me In: How Engaging Patients Can Accelerate Cancer Research
DESCRIPTION:In the United States alone\, nearly 2 million people were diagnosed with cancer last year. Only a fraction of them\, though\, will have the opportunity to participate in research that could benefit them or others like them. Join Nikhil Wagle\, Elana Anastasio\, and Colleen Nguyen as they talk about Count Me In\, a project that engages patients everywhere in the US and Canada diagnosed with any kind of cancer\, and enables them to accelerate cancer research by sharing their samples\, their clinical information\, and their voices.
URL:https://scienceinboston.com/event/count-me-in-how-engaging-patients-can-accelerate-cancer-research-2/
LOCATION:Online
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220211T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220211T140000
DTSTAMP:20260427T191857
CREATED:20220131T183627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220131T183627Z
UID:18592-1644582600-1644588000@scienceinboston.com
SUMMARY:Should Alexa Diagnose Alzheimer’s?: A Health Policy and Bioethics Consortium
DESCRIPTION:Technology is now part of our lives in ways that were not possible only 10-20 years ago. Smart devices\, like watches\, phones\, and speakers\, can gather vast amounts of information about their users\, often without the user’s knowledge or consent. As technology continues to improve\, many of these devices may also be leveraged to serve diagnostic functions. Technologies such as Amazon’s Alexa and Google’s Assistant can ambiently and continually monitor a variety of information about an individual’s location\, voice\, and movement. As this technology merges with wearables\, such as the Apple Watch or FitBit\, it may become possible to diagnose a wide range of diseases\, including Alzhiemer’s. But should it? \nTo help answer that question\, Dr. Barbara Evans and Dr. Jason Karlawish will discuss the medical\, legal\, and ethical implications of using such technology to diagnose diseases\, such as Alzhiemer’s. \nPanelists\nIntroduction: Carmel Shachar\, Executive Director\, Petrie-Flom Center \nBarbara Evans\, Professor of Law and Stephen C. O’Connell Chair\, Fredric G. Levin College of Law and Professor of Engineering\, Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering\, University of Florida \nJason Karlawish\, Professor of Medicine\, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania \nModerator: David A. Simon\, Research Fellow\, Digital Home Health\, Petrie-Flom Center \nThe Health Policy and Bioethics Consortia is a monthly series that convenes two international experts from different fields or vantage points to discuss how biomedical innovation and health care delivery are affected by various ethical norms\, laws\, and regulations. \nThey are organized by the Harvard Medical School Center for Bioethics and the Program on Regulation\, Therapeutics\, and Law (PORTAL) at Brigham and Women’s Hospital\, in collaboration with the Petrie-Flom Center for Health Law Policy\, Biotechnology\, and Bioethics at Harvard Law School. Support provided by the Oswald DeN. Cammann Fund at Harvard University.
URL:https://scienceinboston.com/event/should-alexa-diagnose-alzheimers-a-health-policy-and-bioethics-consortium/
LOCATION:Online
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220211T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220211T140000
DTSTAMP:20260427T191857
CREATED:20220131T183627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220131T183627Z
UID:27802-1644582600-1644588000@scienceinboston.com
SUMMARY:Should Alexa Diagnose Alzheimer’s?: A Health Policy and Bioethics Consortium
DESCRIPTION:Technology is now part of our lives in ways that were not possible only 10-20 years ago. Smart devices\, like watches\, phones\, and speakers\, can gather vast amounts of information about their users\, often without the user’s knowledge or consent. As technology continues to improve\, many of these devices may also be leveraged to serve diagnostic functions. Technologies such as Amazon’s Alexa and Google’s Assistant can ambiently and continually monitor a variety of information about an individual’s location\, voice\, and movement. As this technology merges with wearables\, such as the Apple Watch or FitBit\, it may become possible to diagnose a wide range of diseases\, including Alzhiemer’s. But should it? \nTo help answer that question\, Dr. Barbara Evans and Dr. Jason Karlawish will discuss the medical\, legal\, and ethical implications of using such technology to diagnose diseases\, such as Alzhiemer’s. \nPanelists\nIntroduction: Carmel Shachar\, Executive Director\, Petrie-Flom Center \nBarbara Evans\, Professor of Law and Stephen C. O’Connell Chair\, Fredric G. Levin College of Law and Professor of Engineering\, Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering\, University of Florida \nJason Karlawish\, Professor of Medicine\, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania \nModerator: David A. Simon\, Research Fellow\, Digital Home Health\, Petrie-Flom Center \nThe Health Policy and Bioethics Consortia is a monthly series that convenes two international experts from different fields or vantage points to discuss how biomedical innovation and health care delivery are affected by various ethical norms\, laws\, and regulations. \nThey are organized by the Harvard Medical School Center for Bioethics and the Program on Regulation\, Therapeutics\, and Law (PORTAL) at Brigham and Women’s Hospital\, in collaboration with the Petrie-Flom Center for Health Law Policy\, Biotechnology\, and Bioethics at Harvard Law School. Support provided by the Oswald DeN. Cammann Fund at Harvard University.
URL:https://scienceinboston.com/event/should-alexa-diagnose-alzheimers-a-health-policy-and-bioethics-consortium-2/
LOCATION:Online
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220210T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220210T190000
DTSTAMP:20260427T191857
CREATED:20220114T205635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220114T205635Z
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SUMMARY:MassBio Trivia
DESCRIPTION:Come test your wits and connect with other MassBio members at our in-person trivia event! Come as a team or as an individual to grow your network and meet other life sciences professionals in a fun casual environment. Appetizers and drinks will be served. \nFree for MassBio Members. Registration is required. \nTo inquire about sponsorship opportunities\, contact Jessica Sousa. \nIn-person attendance is available on a first-come-first-served basis\, and all additional registrants will be placed on a waitlist. All attendees for this event are required to be fully vaccinated and masks will be required in all common areas of the event space\, except while eating or drinking. 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.
URL:https://scienceinboston.com/event/massbio-trivia/
LOCATION:MassBioHub\, 700 Technology Square\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02139\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20220210T190000
DTSTAMP:20260427T191857
CREATED:20220114T205635Z
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SUMMARY:MassBio Trivia
DESCRIPTION:Come test your wits and connect with other MassBio members at our in-person trivia event! Come as a team or as an individual to grow your network and meet other life sciences professionals in a fun casual environment. Appetizers and drinks will be served. \nFree for MassBio Members. Registration is required. \nTo inquire about sponsorship opportunities\, contact Jessica Sousa. \nIn-person attendance is available on a first-come-first-served basis\, and all additional registrants will be placed on a waitlist. All attendees for this event are required to be fully vaccinated and masks will be required in all common areas of the event space\, except while eating or drinking. 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.
URL:https://scienceinboston.com/event/massbio-trivia-2/
LOCATION:MassBioHub\, 700 Technology Square\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02139\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220208T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220208T170000
DTSTAMP:20260427T191857
CREATED:20220114T205434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220114T205434Z
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SUMMARY:Astellas Pharma Day
DESCRIPTION:Accelerate your biotech company\, startup\, or university’s innovation portfolio at our Astellas 2022 Pharma Day on February 8. \nMassBio’s Pharma Days® are unparalleled opportunities for emerging innovators to learn from and connect with world-leading biopharmaceutical companies. \nDiscover on February 8 | Join Astellas’ open information session on February 8 for the latest insights on its R&D strategy\, target therapeutic areas\, and partnering capabilities. This session will be followed by a networking reception. This session will feature: \n\nHide Goto\, Ph.D.\, President\, Astellas Institute for Regenerative Medicine\nMichael Luther\, Ph.D.\, MBA\, Head of Early Stage Partnering\, Astellas\nMichael Patane\, Ph.D.\, President\, Mitobridge\nMat Pletcher\, Ph.D.\, Division Head of Gene Therapy Research & Technical Operations\, Astellas Gene Therapies\nJoanna Stanicka\, Ph.D.\, CEO and Founder\, Axonis\n\nPlease note: MassBio is taking all appropriate precautions while also closely monitoring the latest public health guidance on COVID-19. Accordingly\, all attendees for this event are required to be fully vaccinated. \nConnect on February 8 | Innovators with small molecule\, gene therapy\, mRNA\, or cell therapy candidates or technology in the therapeutic areas listed below who are actively looking for licensing opportunities are encouraged to apply for a one-on-one meeting with Astellas representatives. Astellas’ target therapeutic areas are: \n•    Oncology\n•    Immuno-Science\n•    Mitochondria Biology\n•    Regeneration/Reprogramming\nApplications for one-on-one meetings can be found here\, and must be submitted by January 7\, 2022 at 12:00AM (midnight) ET. \nProtection of intellectual property rights (ex. patents\, trademarks\, copyright\, trade secrets\, etc.) of your concept is your responsibility and your responsibility alone. Information you include in your application will be shared with State of Possible partners. Please note that these partners did NOT sign Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs). Therefore\, you should not include any information in your application that you feel could be harmful to your company should that information be disclosed. \nPlease note that this will be a hybrid event\, with a limited number of in-person attendees. In-person attendance is available on a first-come-first-serve basis\, and all additional registrants will be placed on a waitlist. All attendees for this event are required to be fully vaccinated and masks will be required in all common areas of the event space\, except while eating or drinking.  
URL:https://scienceinboston.com/event/astellas-pharma-day/
LOCATION:MassBioHub & Online\, 700 Technology Square\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02139\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220208T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220208T170000
DTSTAMP:20260427T191857
CREATED:20220114T205434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220114T205434Z
UID:27796-1644334200-1644339600@scienceinboston.com
SUMMARY:Astellas Pharma Day
DESCRIPTION:Accelerate your biotech company\, startup\, or university’s innovation portfolio at our Astellas 2022 Pharma Day on February 8. \nMassBio’s Pharma Days® are unparalleled opportunities for emerging innovators to learn from and connect with world-leading biopharmaceutical companies. \nDiscover on February 8 | Join Astellas’ open information session on February 8 for the latest insights on its R&D strategy\, target therapeutic areas\, and partnering capabilities. This session will be followed by a networking reception. This session will feature: \n\nHide Goto\, Ph.D.\, President\, Astellas Institute for Regenerative Medicine\nMichael Luther\, Ph.D.\, MBA\, Head of Early Stage Partnering\, Astellas\nMichael Patane\, Ph.D.\, President\, Mitobridge\nMat Pletcher\, Ph.D.\, Division Head of Gene Therapy Research & Technical Operations\, Astellas Gene Therapies\nJoanna Stanicka\, Ph.D.\, CEO and Founder\, Axonis\n\nPlease note: MassBio is taking all appropriate precautions while also closely monitoring the latest public health guidance on COVID-19. Accordingly\, all attendees for this event are required to be fully vaccinated. \nConnect on February 8 | Innovators with small molecule\, gene therapy\, mRNA\, or cell therapy candidates or technology in the therapeutic areas listed below who are actively looking for licensing opportunities are encouraged to apply for a one-on-one meeting with Astellas representatives. Astellas’ target therapeutic areas are: \n•    Oncology\n•    Immuno-Science\n•    Mitochondria Biology\n•    Regeneration/Reprogramming\nApplications for one-on-one meetings can be found here\, and must be submitted by January 7\, 2022 at 12:00AM (midnight) ET. \nProtection of intellectual property rights (ex. patents\, trademarks\, copyright\, trade secrets\, etc.) of your concept is your responsibility and your responsibility alone. Information you include in your application will be shared with State of Possible partners. Please note that these partners did NOT sign Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs). Therefore\, you should not include any information in your application that you feel could be harmful to your company should that information be disclosed. \nPlease note that this will be a hybrid event\, with a limited number of in-person attendees. In-person attendance is available on a first-come-first-serve basis\, and all additional registrants will be placed on a waitlist. All attendees for this event are required to be fully vaccinated and masks will be required in all common areas of the event space\, except while eating or drinking.  
URL:https://scienceinboston.com/event/astellas-pharma-day-3/
LOCATION:MassBioHub & Online\, 700 Technology Square\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02139\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220208T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220208T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T191857
CREATED:20220131T183214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220131T183214Z
UID:18584-1644321600-1644325200@scienceinboston.com
SUMMARY:Research Connection Live: Science behind mRNA Vaccines
DESCRIPTION:WHO: Tomas Maira-Litran\, PhD and Jinjun Shi\, PhD \nWHAT: Science Behind mRNA Vaccines
URL:https://scienceinboston.com/event/research-connection-live-science-behind-mrna-vaccines/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220208T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220208T130000
DTSTAMP:20260427T191857
CREATED:20220131T183214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220131T183214Z
UID:27800-1644321600-1644325200@scienceinboston.com
SUMMARY:Research Connection Live: Science behind mRNA Vaccines
DESCRIPTION:WHO: Tomas Maira-Litran\, PhD and Jinjun Shi\, PhD \nWHAT: Science Behind mRNA Vaccines
URL:https://scienceinboston.com/event/research-connection-live-science-behind-mrna-vaccines-2/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220208T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220208T123000
DTSTAMP:20260427T191857
CREATED:20220131T183427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220131T183427Z
UID:18587-1644319800-1644323400@scienceinboston.com
SUMMARY:Innovators in Therapeutics Speaker Series with Vas Narasimhan
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the Innovators in Therapeutics Speaker Series\, a guest lecture series for students and trainees in academia interested in learning about the challenges and successes of bringing novel drugs and devices to market. Our distinguished speaker is Dr. Vas Narasimhan\, CEO\, Novartis. \nDr. Narasimhan will discuss his background as a therapeutics developer and physician-scientist\, his focus on the next generation of technology in medicine\, and other topics of interest. Students and trainees are invited to come with questions and engage directly with the speaker. \nAgenda \n\nIntroduction\nQ&A with Dr. Narasimhan\, moderated by CRS leadership\nDiscussion with students and trainees\n\nVas Narasimhan\, M.D.\, has been Chief Executive Officer of Novartis\, one of the world’s largest medicines producers\, since 2018. During his career at Novartis\, Dr. Narasimhan has overseen the licensure of over 30 novel medicines\, including cell and gene therapies and vaccines. \nDr. Narasimhan is one of the youngest CEOs leading a Fortune 500 company. He set a vision to transform Novartis into a focused medicines company powered by advanced therapy platforms and data science\, and Novartis has completed $90 billion in transactions since he became CEO. Under his leadership\, Novartis has also embarked on an ambitious digital transformation and a journey to foster an inspired\, curious\, and unbossed culture to drive performance. \nDr. Narasimhan is a member of the National Academy of Medicine and serves on the board of African Parks\, a nonprofit conservation organization. He has been recognized as one of the Top Global Influencers on LinkedIn\, where he shares his personal journey to reimagine leadership.
URL:https://scienceinboston.com/event/innovators-in-therapeutics-speaker-series-with-vas-narasimhan/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220208T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220208T123000
DTSTAMP:20260427T191857
CREATED:20220131T183427Z
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UID:27801-1644319800-1644323400@scienceinboston.com
SUMMARY:Innovators in Therapeutics Speaker Series with Vas Narasimhan
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the Innovators in Therapeutics Speaker Series\, a guest lecture series for students and trainees in academia interested in learning about the challenges and successes of bringing novel drugs and devices to market. Our distinguished speaker is Dr. Vas Narasimhan\, CEO\, Novartis. \nDr. Narasimhan will discuss his background as a therapeutics developer and physician-scientist\, his focus on the next generation of technology in medicine\, and other topics of interest. Students and trainees are invited to come with questions and engage directly with the speaker. \nAgenda \n\nIntroduction\nQ&A with Dr. Narasimhan\, moderated by CRS leadership\nDiscussion with students and trainees\n\nVas Narasimhan\, M.D.\, has been Chief Executive Officer of Novartis\, one of the world’s largest medicines producers\, since 2018. During his career at Novartis\, Dr. Narasimhan has overseen the licensure of over 30 novel medicines\, including cell and gene therapies and vaccines. \nDr. Narasimhan is one of the youngest CEOs leading a Fortune 500 company. He set a vision to transform Novartis into a focused medicines company powered by advanced therapy platforms and data science\, and Novartis has completed $90 billion in transactions since he became CEO. Under his leadership\, Novartis has also embarked on an ambitious digital transformation and a journey to foster an inspired\, curious\, and unbossed culture to drive performance. \nDr. Narasimhan is a member of the National Academy of Medicine and serves on the board of African Parks\, a nonprofit conservation organization. He has been recognized as one of the Top Global Influencers on LinkedIn\, where he shares his personal journey to reimagine leadership.
URL:https://scienceinboston.com/event/innovators-in-therapeutics-speaker-series-with-vas-narasimhan-2/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220203T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220203T200000
DTSTAMP:20260427T191857
CREATED:20220124T182335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220124T182335Z
UID:18495-1643911200-1643918400@scienceinboston.com
SUMMARY:MIT Biotech Networking Night
DESCRIPTION:This event will take place on the Gather Virtual Platform with professionals across the biotech startup\, VC\, and consulting ecosystems. An event link will be shared prior to the event.
URL:https://scienceinboston.com/event/mit-biotech-networking-night/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220203T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220203T200000
DTSTAMP:20260427T191857
CREATED:20220124T182335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220124T182335Z
UID:27799-1643911200-1643918400@scienceinboston.com
SUMMARY:MIT Biotech Networking Night
DESCRIPTION:This event will take place on the Gather Virtual Platform with professionals across the biotech startup\, VC\, and consulting ecosystems. An event link will be shared prior to the event.
URL:https://scienceinboston.com/event/mit-biotech-networking-night-2/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220126T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220126T180000
DTSTAMP:20260427T191857
CREATED:20211220T021846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220124T182517Z
UID:18031-1643212800-1643220000@scienceinboston.com
SUMMARY:Research on Tap: Climate Change & Health: Understanding and Reducing Impacts
DESCRIPTION:Continued climate change threatens nearly every aspect of the way we live\, move\, work\, and play. Across the Boston University campus\, researchers are working to better understand how climate hazards such as air pollution\, heat\, hurricanes\, and wildfires are affecting our health. Our collective goal is to develop the evidence needed to foster communities that are healthier and more sustainable\, equitable\, and resilient in the face of a rapidly changing climate. \nAt this Research on Tap\, attendees will hear from BU experts across a range of disciplines working to understand and reduce the threat of climate change to human health.
URL:https://scienceinboston.com/event/research-on-tap-climate-change-health-understanding-and-reducing-impacts/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220126T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220126T180000
DTSTAMP:20260427T191857
CREATED:20211220T021846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211220T021846Z
UID:27789-1643212800-1643220000@scienceinboston.com
SUMMARY:Research on Tap: Climate Change & Health: Understanding and Reducing Impacts
DESCRIPTION:Continued climate change threatens nearly every aspect of the way we live\, move\, work\, and play. Across the Boston University campus\, researchers are working to better understand how climate hazards such as air pollution\, heat\, hurricanes\, and wildfires are affecting our health. Our collective goal is to develop the evidence needed to foster communities that are healthier and more sustainable\, equitable\, and resilient in the face of a rapidly changing climate. \nAt this Research on Tap\, attendees will hear from BU experts across a range of disciplines working to understand and reduce the threat of climate change to human health.
URL:https://scienceinboston.com/event/research-on-tap-climate-change-health-understanding-and-reducing-impacts-2/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220126T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220126T100000
DTSTAMP:20260427T191857
CREATED:20220114T205128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220114T205128Z
UID:18350-1643185800-1643191200@scienceinboston.com
SUMMARY:2022 Policy Leadership Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Please join us on January 26th for what has proven to be the must-attend event for senior industry leaders\, policymakers\, and life sciences government affairs executives. \nDuring this year’s Policy Leadership Breakfast\, we will virtually convene the life sciences industry with state and federal policymakers and their staff to discuss the most important policy issues facing the life sciences. \nThe agenda will feature a fireside chat discussing the economic growth opportunities that the life sciences industry presents to the Commonwealth. There will be a panel discussion highlighting the workforce challenges for our industry and how training programs could provide residents access to positions in the life sciences. We will also present the 2021 Legislator of the Year Award.
URL:https://scienceinboston.com/event/2022-policy-leadership-breakfast/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20220126T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20220126T100000
DTSTAMP:20260427T191857
CREATED:20220114T205128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220114T205128Z
UID:27794-1643185800-1643191200@scienceinboston.com
SUMMARY:2022 Policy Leadership Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:Please join us on January 26th for what has proven to be the must-attend event for senior industry leaders\, policymakers\, and life sciences government affairs executives. \nDuring this year’s Policy Leadership Breakfast\, we will virtually convene the life sciences industry with state and federal policymakers and their staff to discuss the most important policy issues facing the life sciences. \nThe agenda will feature a fireside chat discussing the economic growth opportunities that the life sciences industry presents to the Commonwealth. There will be a panel discussion highlighting the workforce challenges for our industry and how training programs could provide residents access to positions in the life sciences. We will also present the 2021 Legislator of the Year Award.
URL:https://scienceinboston.com/event/2022-policy-leadership-breakfast-2/
LOCATION:Online
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