Past Events

Advances in Immunology and Inflammation: The Intersection of Health and Disease In an intricate balance, the immune system and its responses are at the intersection of health and disease. Discover how Tufts investigators are at the forefront of immunologic, tissue, organ-based and age-related research to improve and enhance human health. Join us for a poster session & networking event to learn more about our research and collaboration opportunities in the areas of immunology and inflammation. Connect with our experts to…

The inaugural ‘How to Boston While Black’ Summit is 3 days of workshops, panels, and experiences to align Boston’s Black leaders, community, and our allies on the solutions and strategies to create the city we all want to live in. You should attend if you are seeking access to culturally-relevant experiences, information and resources to navigate the city, and an authentic personal and professional network. Day 1 will focus on how we build a thriving and connected Black tech and life…

The Massachusetts STEM Summit is an annual statewide event that attracts leaders and practitioners from the state’s education, business and government sectors, all dedicated to promoting a STEM-literate workforce and citizenry. This year, STEM Summit 2022 will be held April 28th in a hybrid format, with both virtual and in-person sessions featuring captivating and thoughtful speakers throughout the Commonwealth with a common goal of inspiring a STEM start for all individuals. Building off the Massachusetts STEM Advisory Council goals, this year's Summit…

In this virtual fireside chat, Stanley Shaw will talk with Todd Park, co-founder of Devoted Health, Athenahealth, and Castlight Health and former U.S. chief technology officer, about drivers of successful innovation in health care and the leadership lessons that Todd has learned over 25 years of work as a change agent across the private and public sectors.

Join Mass General Brigham in person at the World Medical Innovation Forum as they bring together global leaders to assess the latest opportunities and challenges, from the investment landscape to key technology developments to manufacturing and regulatory barriers. Gain first-hand insights on medicine’s ultimate game changer. The World Medical Innovation Forum brings together Mass General Brigham and presenting sponsor Bank of America to advance patient benefiting technologies and including review of The Disruptive Dozen–the twelve most disruptive technologies most likely to have significant impact on…

Biotechnology Project Management is designed specifically for the biotech industry professional. The class examines critical aspects of project management, including an overview of the drug development process and regulatory agencies. Participants learn to use tools and strategies for working in a team environment to analyze risk, allocate resources, track projects, resolve conflicts, make decisions, and manage teams. Experiential learning labs, class participation, and real-world examples are used to maximize educational impact. Please plan to arrive at least 15 minutes before…

Biotechnology Project Management is designed specifically for the biotech industry professional. The class examines critical aspects of project management, including an overview of the drug development process and regulatory agencies. Participants learn to use tools and strategies for working in a team environment to analyze risk, allocate resources, track projects, resolve conflicts, make decisions, and manage teams. Experiential learning labs, class participation, and real-world examples are used to maximize educational impact. Please plan to arrive at least 15 minutes before…

MassBio's annual State of Possible Conference celebrates how the life sciences make the impossible possible. We will tap today’s brightest minds for engaging conversations on the latest developments in our industry, key insights from the past year, and building a better future for patients around the world. This year's conference will explore the theme "The Massachusetts BioPharma Ecosystem in the Post- Covid Era." Join MassBio and more than 600 attendees for a day of networking, keynotes, panel discussions, and Possible Talks from some of the…

From Molecule to Market: R&D And Regulatory Considerations builds on the business overview of the Intro to Business course. This course delivers an outline of clinical, regulatory, and quality considerations and practices. Attendees will be provided foundational information about the Biopharma industry and regulations via instruction, storytelling, and breakout group discussions. Applied industry ethics will be discussed with emphasis on historical precedents. The course will explore the decision-making process by touching on relevant topics such as market share and phases…

Presenting with Persuasion, Clarity & Strength provides professionals with key skills to comfortably speak in a clear and confident manner. Whether presenting internally or externally, telling your story effectively, delivering meaningful messages, being persuasive, and speaking confidently in a variety of settings takes skill development and practice. The course is taught with role-playing and exercises. “I learned that non-verbal aspects when speaking were very important to be aware of. Most of the time, people do not know they are ‘presenting’…

Presenting with Persuasion, Clarity & Strength provides professionals with key skills to comfortably speak in a clear and confident manner. Whether presenting internally or externally, telling your story effectively, delivering meaningful messages, being persuasive, and speaking confidently in a variety of settings takes skill development and practice. The course is taught with role-playing and exercises. “I learned that non-verbal aspects when speaking were very important to be aware of. Most of the time, people do not know they are ‘presenting’…

From Molecule to Market: R&D And Regulatory Considerations builds on the business overview of the Intro to Business course. This course delivers an outline of clinical, regulatory, and quality considerations and practices. Attendees will be provided foundational information about the Biopharma industry and regulations via instruction, storytelling, and breakout group discussions. Applied industry ethics will be discussed with emphasis on historical precedents. The course will explore the decision-making process by touching on relevant topics such as market share and phases…

Biotechnology Project Management is designed specifically for the biotech industry professional. The class examines critical aspects of project management, including an overview of the drug development process and regulatory agencies. Participants learn to use tools and strategies for working in a team environment to analyze risk, allocate resources, track projects, resolve conflicts, make decisions, and manage teams. Experiential learning labs, class participation, and real-world examples are used to maximize educational impact. Please plan to arrive at least 15 minutes before…

Interested in seeing emerging sensor-based technologies and meeting the inventors, entrepreneurs, engineers, and scientists behind them? On May 11th, The UMass Lowell iHub will be hosting the pitch-off for the Sensor Challenge 2022 and the winners will be announced that evening. You don’t want to miss this fast-paced innovation event and seeing the latest, greatest sensor-based technologies!

Presenting with Persuasion, Clarity & Strength provides professionals with key skills to comfortably speak in a clear and confident manner. Whether presenting internally or externally, telling your story effectively, delivering meaningful messages, being persuasive, and speaking confidently in a variety of settings takes skill development and practice. The course is taught with role-playing and exercises. “I learned that non-verbal aspects when speaking were very important to be aware of. Most of the time, people do not know they are ‘presenting’…

From Molecule to Market: R&D And Regulatory Considerations builds on the business overview of the Intro to Business course. This course delivers an outline of clinical, regulatory, and quality considerations and practices. Attendees will be provided foundational information about the Biopharma industry and regulations via instruction, storytelling, and breakout group discussions. Applied industry ethics will be discussed with emphasis on historical precedents. The course will explore the decision-making process by touching on relevant topics such as market share and phases…

Biotechnology Project Management is designed specifically for the biotech industry professional. The class examines critical aspects of project management, including an overview of the drug development process and regulatory agencies. Participants learn to use tools and strategies for working in a team environment to analyze risk, allocate resources, track projects, resolve conflicts, make decisions, and manage teams. Experiential learning labs, class participation, and real-world examples are used to maximize educational impact. Please plan to arrive at least 15 minutes before…

It has now been two years since the murder of George Floyd. The aftermath spurred a movement across the world, demanding racial justice and equity. The corporate world joined this movement and started having difficult conversations and acknowledging biases and inequities in the workplace. Two years later, what comes next? It is important to keep the discussion going and make DE&I efforts sustainable. Equity, diversity, and Inclusion shouldn’t be an extracurricular activity, it should be how we do everything. Join…