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BIOSPARK 2026 ANNUAL CONFERENCE

The biotech field is entering a new phase defined by scientific convergence, capital discipline, and rapid translation of emerging technologies into therapeutic strategy. After several years of constrained financing, the sector is showing signs of renewed momentum, but investors remain highly selective and increasingly focused on differentiated platforms, clear clinical paths, and near-term value inflection points. At the same time, regulatory expectations, pricing pressure, manufacturing complexity, and geopolitical shifts are forcing companies to build more pragmatic and globally aware development plans.

We cordially invite you to join us at MIT for an immersive day of strategic foresight and high-level dialogue. The inflection point is here. Together, let us outline the paradigms that will shape the future of innovative medicines.
 

AI in Drug R&D

Harnessing AI agents, foundation models, and generative design to accelerate scientific discovery, target identification, and next-generation therapeutics.

Cardiometabolic / Immunology

Evaluating future medical leaders, biological circuits, and cross-functional assets transforming major clinical sectors.

RNA / Neuroscience

Breakthroughs in RNA drugs, transport systems, and refined methods for treating intricate, brain diseases.

Rare Diseases

Accelerating translational innovation, regulatory incentives, and commercial pathways in orphan diseases.

BioTech Business

Navigating cross-border partnerships, international market access, and evoling biotech venture investment.

Speakers

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Adrian Krainer, PhD

St. Giles Foundation Professor

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL)

Christie Marie Higuera

Program Director

MGH / Center for Rare Neurological Diseases

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Joanne Kotz, PhD

CEO

Atalanta Therapeutics

Jun Jimmy Wang, PhD

Associate Professor

New York University

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Lihua Yu, PhD

President, R&D

DoveTree Medicines Unus Inc

Daniel Lee, PhD

Principal

Blackstone Life Sciences

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Joseph Wu, PhD

Director, Cardiovascular Institute

Stanford University

Florian Eichler, MD

Professor of Neurology; Director

MGH / Center for Rare Neurological Diseases

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Kasper Roet, PhD

CEO & Co-founder

QurAlis Corporation

Nils Lonberg, PhD

CEO

Tripeaks Therapeutics

Avery (Qinghong) Yan, PhD

Founder & CEO

Riboway Therapeutics

Hong Yue, PhD

Scientist

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

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Chris Bahl, PhD

President, CEO & Founder

AI Proteins

David Friend

Senior Advisor

McKinsey & Company

Xiaole Shirley Liu, PhD

Co-founder & CEO

GV20 Therapeutics

Zaven Kaprielian, PhD

Consultant

KapNeuro Consulting

Devin (Tenghui) Chen, PhD

Director, Data Science, Neuroscience

Eli Lilly

Ahmed Mousa, MD, PhD

CEO

Vicore Pharma

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Zeshan Ahmed, PhD

VP, Neuroscience Next Gen Therapeutics

Eli Lilly

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Stephanie Oestreich, PhD, MPA

Managing Director, Myeloma Investment Fund

Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation

Chris Garabedian

Chairman & CEO

Xontogeny

Kexin Huang, PhD

Co-founder & CEO

Leon (Jun) Tang, PhD

Founder

InScienceWeTrust BioAdvisory

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Phylo

Donovan Chin, PhD

Senior Vice President, Drug Design

Recursion

Register for the Event

General Admission

Member:              $30

Non-member:      $50

Student:               $30 

Lunch included for all tickets

Join a Lunch & Learn — save $10. At checkout, enter one of the sponsor codes below to get $10 off and reserve a small-group lunch session with sponsor experts.

$10 off Coupon code

Biocytogen
Foley Hoag
Code: BIOCYTOGEN
Code: FOLEYHOAG

One code per order (one session per attendee). Each session is capped at 60 seats, first-come, first-served. Lunch is included with every ticket.

Not a member? Join BioSpark for exclusive conference rates and other benefit.

LUNCH PROTOCOLS

All tickets include lunch. Upon checking in, you will receive a color-coded ticket identifying your selected dining area.

Standard General Dining Hall

Expert Group Session Biocytogen

Please note: You may choose only one type of lunch ticket. The type of lunch ticket will be depending on whether or which coupon code is used.

Expert Group Session Foley Hoag

TICKET GUIDELINES
  • Lunch & Learn sessions feature expert Q&A sessions in a small-group setting
  • Capacity is strictly limited to 60 attendees per session — register early to secure your spot
  • Each attendee may select exactly ONE ticket type (Standard or Lunch & Learn)
  • Choose your preferred dining venue during the checkout process
  • Student/Postdoc rates requires a valid academic ID at the check-in desk
  • Support: info@biospark.org

Buying Tickets

  • 38 days to the event
    Sep 26, 2026, 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM EDT
    MIT Stata Center, 32 Vassar St, Cambridge, MA 02139
    Sep 26, 2026, 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM EDT
    MIT Stata Center, 32 Vassar St, Cambridge, MA 02139
    Join us for a day of insightful presentations from leading biotech researchers, revealing groundbreaking advancements in the industry.
Support the Alzheimer's Association.

BioSpark is proud to support the Alzheimer's Association. Donate $60 or more to our Alzheimer's Walk team, then email your donation confirmation to info@biospark.org to receive complimentary conference registration.

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