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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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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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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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SUMMARY:ChemBio in the PUB 2026
DESCRIPTION:Chemical Biology in the PUB \n\n\n\n\nA networking/social event for Chemical Biologists in the Boston area to meet\, network\, discuss science and drink responsibly!\nChemical Biology in the PUB 2026 will be held at Flat Top Johnny’s \nA ticket will get you a: \nDrink tickets \nFree appetizers from Flat Top Johnny’s! \nStreet parking may be available. Location is very accessible to the MIT Kendall stop on the Red Line.
URL:https://scienceinboston.com/event/chembio-in-the-pub-2026/
LOCATION:Flat Top Johnny’s\, 238 Main Street\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02142\, United States
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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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SUMMARY:BioConnect Boston | Biotech & Life Sciences Networking Event
DESCRIPTION:Connecting biotech professionals\, startup founders\, scientists\, PhDs\, post-docs\, investors\, and innovators in one curated room. \nBioConnect is a curated networking experience designed to bring together professionals across biotech\, life sciences\, healthcare innovation\, and research in an environment built for meaningful conversations and high-value connections. \nWhether you are building a startup\, conducting groundbreaking research\, exploring new career opportunities\, raising capital\, or expanding your professional network\, BioConnect creates space for ambitious individuals to connect across disciplines. \nOur community includes: \n• Scientists\n• PhDs & Post-Docs\n• Startup Founders\n• Biotech & Pharma Professionals\n• Researchers & Engineers\n• Investors & Operators\n• Graduate Students\n• Healthcare Innovators \nUnlike traditional networking events focused on collecting business cards\, BioConnect emphasizes authentic conversations\, collaboration\, and long-term relationship building. \nWhat to Expect\n✓ High-quality networking with motivated professionals\n✓ Opportunities for collaboration\, partnerships\, hiring\, and mentorship\n✓ Conversations spanning biotech\, startups\, research\, AI\, healthcare\, and innovation\n✓ A welcoming environment designed for both experienced professionals and emerging leaders \nEvent Schedule\n6:30 PM — Arrival & Open Networking\n7:15 PM — Welcome & Introductions\n7:30 PM — Guided Networking Experience\n8:15 PM — Open Networking\n9:30 PM — Event Concludes \nSpace is intentionally limited to maintain a high-quality experience and meaningful interactions. \nConnect. Collaborate. Advance.
URL:https://scienceinboston.com/event/bioconnect-boston-biotech-life-sciences-networking-event/
LOCATION:Time Out Market Boston\, 401 Park Dr\, Boston\, MA\, 02215\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Correction of Misinformation | Binge Thinking
DESCRIPTION:Join us and grab a drink as a cognitive psychologist breaks down why misinformation spreads — and why correcting people is so difficult. \n\n\n\n\nWelcome to Binge Thinking! We host professors at local pubs to give talks on fascinating topics. \nTopic: The Correction of Misinformation\nSpeaker: Briony Swire-Thompson (Northeastern University) \nWhy do people continue believing things even after they’ve been proven false? \nIn an age of endless newsfeeds\, viral posts\, conspiracy theories\, and AI-generated content\, misinformation has become one of the defining problems of modern life. But according to cognitive psychologist Dr. Briony Swire-Thompson\, simply giving people the facts often isn’t enough. \nHer research explores the psychology behind belief formation\, resistance to evidence\, and why some corrections succeed while others completely fail. \nIn this talk\, Dr. Swire-Thompson will explain how misinformation changes the way we think — and what science says about how to actually correct it. \nTopics include: \nWhy people believe inaccurate information in the first place \nWhy some individuals resist changing their beliefs even when presented with strong evidence \nHow effective corrections and fact-checks are designed \nThe surprising limitations of fact-checking \nWhen corrections improve accuracy — and when they backfire \nThis talk combines psychology\, media\, politics\, and cognitive science to explore one of the biggest challenges of the internet age. \nAgenda:\n7:00 PM – Doors Open\, drinks and socializing\n7:30 PM – Lecture begins\n8:10 PM – Audience Q&A\n8:30-9:00 PM – More drinks and conversation \nCome meet curious people\, grab a drink\, and learn something new. \nThink Responsibly.
URL:https://scienceinboston.com/event/the-correction-of-misinformation-binge-thinking/
LOCATION:First Street Market\, 59 First Street\, Cambridge\, MA\, 02141\, United States
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SUMMARY:Summer Solstice Celebration 2026: Night at the Harvard Museums of Science & Culture
DESCRIPTION:Join the Harvard Museums of Science & Culture on the longest day of the year—free of charge—to explore the galleries and new exhibitions at the Harvard Museum of Natural History\, the Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology\, the Collection of Historical Scientific Instruments\, and the Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East. \nStep outdoors to enjoy live music and performers\, play lawn games\, and make a flower crown. Ice cream\, beverages\, and food will be available for purchase from food trucks. Don’t miss out on this popular event for all ages! \nSponsored by the Harvard Museums of Science & Culture. \nFree event parking will be available at the 52 Oxford Street Garage starting at 4:30 pm. Please note that Divinity Avenue will be closed to traffic during the event. \nThe Harvard Museums of Science & Culture are an 8-minute walk through historic Harvard Yard from the Harvard Square MBTA Red Line station. \nIn case of rain\, the museums will remain open and a select number of activities will be available. Please check the HMSC website for details.
URL:https://scienceinboston.com/event/summer-solstice-celebration-2026-night-at-the-harvard-museums-of-science-culture/
LOCATION:Peabody Museum of Archaeology & Ethnology\, 11 Divinity Avenue\, Cambridge\, WA\, United States
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SUMMARY:Lectures on Tap - One Neuroscientist’s Quest to Alter the Past
DESCRIPTION:Professors\, experts\, and storytellers giving thought-provoking lectures in Boston bars. \n📍 Location: Exact address given in confirmation email \n🧠 Lecture: “How to Change a Memory: One Neuroscientist’s Quest to Alter the Past” \n🎤 Speaker: Neuroscientist\, Dr. Steve Ramirez \nJoin us for a mind-bending evening with neuroscientist Dr. Steve Ramirez as he reveals how flexible and powerful our memories truly are. As a graduate student at MIT\, Dr. Ramirez made headlines by implanting false memories in mice\, demonstrating that memory is not a fixed recording\, but something that can be reshaped. \nNow an associate professor of psychological and brain sciences at Boston University\, his lab explores how activating\, editing\, and even constructing memories from scratch might help treat conditions like PTSD\, Alzheimer’s\, and depression. Drawing from his personal journey of discovery\, friendship\, loss\, and healing\, Dr. Ramirez will examine how every act of remembering subtly rewrites our past—and what that means for our mental health and identity. \nFeatured on CNN\, NPR\, BBC\, and in The New York Times\, National Geographic\, Wired\, Forbes\, The Guardian\, The Economist\, and Nature\, Dr. Ramirez is an award-winning scientist and TED speaker whose debut book is How to Change a Memory: One Neuroscientist’s Quest to Alter the Past. \nGet a drink\, connect\, and learn at Lectures on Tap! 🙌 \nAgenda \n6:30 PM – Doors open: find a seat (open seating!)\, order food & drinks\, and expect a bar line—arriving early is key. \n6:55 PM – Host introduction \n7:00 PM – Lecture begins \n7:45 PM – Audience Q&A \n8:00 PM – Have 1:1 time with the speaker\, mingle with fellow guests\, and order another round \n8:30 PM – Wrap up.
URL:https://scienceinboston.com/event/40525/
LOCATION:Boston Seaport
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SUMMARY:Designing Materials that Fuel Human Creativity | Binge Thinking
DESCRIPTION:What if materials could help you create? Learn how they become creative partners across fashion\, networks\, music\, and creativity research. \n\n\n\n\nWelcome to Binge Thinking! We bring professors and experts into bars to share talks on fascinating ideas and topics that just makes you binge think.\nWe usually think of materials as things we use. Passive. Fixed. Predictable. But what if materials could participate in the creative process with us? \nAcross human-computer interaction\, fashion design\, network science\, music\, and creativity research\, a new idea is emerging: materials don’t just support creativity… they can actively shape it. \nIn this talk\, Bolor Amgalan explores how materials are shifting from static matter into responsive\, evolving\, agentic creative partners. \nThe result? \nMaterials that adapt and respond over time\, rather than staying fixed\nCreative systems where interaction becomes a dialogue instead of a command\nNew design workflows where tools evolve alongside the designer\nA rethinking of “digital materials” as a living creative medium \nIn this talk\, you’ll learn about Bolor Amgalan’s research on Designing Agentic Materials that Support Human Creativity.\nHer work draws from human-computer interaction\, fashion design\, network science\, music\, and creativity research to explore: \nHow materials can be reframed as active participants in creative work rather than passive substances or interfaces? \nWhat the Processual Material Design framework is\, and how it enables materials that evolve\, respond\, and collaborate over time? \nWhat kinds of design spaces open up when virtual materials are treated as a new creative medium\, and how designers can meaningfully activate those spaces? \nBecause the future of design may not be about controlling materials… but collaborating with them. \nAbout the Speaker\nBolor Amgalan is an Associate Teaching Professor at Northeastern University’s College of Arts\, Media and Design (CAMD). Her work sits at the intersection of human-computer interaction\, computational design\, and creative systems. \nHer current research explores agentic and processual material systems\, focusing on how designers can create materials that evolve\, respond\, and participate in creative workflows over time. \nShe draws from interdisciplinary fields including fashion design\, network science\, music\, and creativity research to develop new frameworks for understanding materials as dynamic participants in the creative process.
URL:https://scienceinboston.com/event/designing-materials-that-fuel-human-creativity-binge-thinking/
LOCATION:Mighty Squirrel Taproom & Kitchen\, 1 David Ortiz Drive\, Boston\, MA\, 02215\, United States
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