Spring 2025
Special Seminar-Learn How to Better Support Alzheimer's and Dementia Participants in Your Research
11:00 am - LSL S330-340 and ZOOM
Meghan Lemay, Regional Manager of Alzheimer's Association of Western MA, joins us for a presentation on understanding Alzheimer's disease and dementia, including current treatments and risk factors. The program will also provide tips on how to better interact and communicate with individuals living with dementia. You will also learn about resources available to support families impacted by Alzheimer's disease or dementia.
Pathways to Entrepreneurship for International Students – Informational Panel
12:00 pm - Virtual
Are you an international graduate student or postdoc interested in launching a startup, working with early-stage ventures, or building a career in the innovation economy? Join us for an insightful event designed to help you navigate the complexities of entrepreneurship and innovation in the U.S., including visa considerations, career pathways, and available resources.
Idea Dinners – Working Together to Make a Difference
4:30 pm - LSL S330-340, Conference Center
Are you a graduate student or postdoc interested in how your work and talents can build on ideas for positive societal impact?
Special Seminar-Beyond the Petri Dish: My Journey as a Biotech Startup Founder
2:00 pm - LSL S330
(Interact with Students and IALS/UMass Faculty from 3-3:55 p.m.)
Dr. Reshma Shetty, Co-Founder Ginkgo Bioworks, President & Chief Operations Officer
Mechanisms of Ovulation and Contraceptive Development – Lessons from Fruit Flies
4:00 pm - ISB Room 221
Dr. Jianjun Sun, University of Connecticut who's research focuses on reproductive physiology and ovarian cancer, using Drosophila as a model system.
Idea Dinners – Working Together to Make a Difference
4:30 pm - LSL S330-340, Conference Center
Are you a graduate student or postdoc interested in how your work and talents can build on ideas for positive societal impact?
The Impact of Light Exposure on Sleep-A Pilot Study
4:00 pm - ZOOM
Erik Page, Founder and CEO of Blue Iris Labs, with an introduction and moderation by Dr. Rebecca Spencer, member of the MassAITC Clinical Translational & Validation Core and renowned sleep science expert.
Workshop: How to Create a Spinout and Impact Plan
10:30 am - ZOOM
This hands-on workshop will introduce participants to eight key elements that form the basis of an initial Spinout and Impact Plan.
Workshop: How to Define Milestones and Create a Pitch Deck
10:30 am - ZOOM
This hands-on workshop will introduce participants to pitch decks and milestones, both of which are widely used by research-driven translational teams and startup founders to engage with potential investors, end users and other stakeholders.