Events

Listing of Events

A list of IALS and related calendar events
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The Manufacturing Mindset: Thinking like a Manufacturer from Day One

12:00 pm - N210

Join Heejae Kim, Associate Director of Manufacturing Sciences and Technology at Vertex Pharmaceuticals, for an in-depth conversation on how early manufacturing strategy can make or break the path from academic discovery to scalable therapy. Drawing from his experience at the intersection of research, process development, and commercial production, learn how adopting a manufacturing mindset early helps academic founders transform their innovations into robust, manufacturable, and investment-ready products.

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Center for Bioactive Delivery (CBD) Research Symposium

9:00 am - LSL S330-340, Conference Center

The Center for Bioactive Delivery symposium will showcase plenary talks from industry and academic leaders in drug delivery, spanning topics from small molecules to biologic delivery for a range of applications. 

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Startup Law Office Hours with Matt Whitehead

10:00 am - Virtual
IALS Venture Development offers Startup Law Office Hours with Matt Whitehead for founders who want to gain a better understanding of legal issues in support of their efforts toward startup formation, team development, and working with investors.
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2025 Food Science and Technology: Innovate for Tomorrow

9:00 am - Old Chapel
Have an innovative idea in Food product development or Food technology?

Pitch your concept to a panel of expert judges for a chance to win equity free funding and turn your vision into reality. This is your opportunity to showcase breakthrough ideas in food science and technology at a competitive pitch event designed to spotlight innovation. 

November 3-Applications due

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Intellectual Property Basics for Artists and Creatives

3:00 pm - ZOOM

Have you ever wondered about the differences between trademarks, copyrights, patents, or how Creative Commons licenses work? Join us for an engaging virtual session exploring the fundamentals of intellectual property designed specifically for artists and creatives.

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Intellectual Property Law Office Hours with Tani Chen

10:00 am - Virtual

For many technology-based startups creating and securing intellectual property is essential to building a company development and fund raising. Patents, copyrighting, trademarks, trade secrets, and licensing are all tools that can be used to build value. Founders are challenged to leverage these tools to create value and reduce risk, while constrained by scarce resources and before they have retained intellectual property counsel for the company.

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hMRC Workshop on Translational MR Imaging

8:30 am - LSL S330-340, Conference Center
This workshop will feature presentations on the applications of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (MRS) in various areas, including Brain Health, Musculoskeletal Health, Metabolic Health, and pre-clinical imaging, including poster presentations by students on various applications and methods.
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Fall 2025 Translational Graduate Student Symposium

8:30 am to 1:00 pm

This symposium will feature the students who participated in the 2025 IALS Translational Graduate Student Assistantship. They will share the steps they have taken towards translation, their pathway from basic research to an innovative product, and reflect on their experience and what they have learned. 

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NEBnow® Freezer Program Introduction Event!

10:00 am - LSL S320
Discover the convenience of the NEBnow® Freezer Program—your on-campus source for NEB reagents with no shipping fees and no minimum order requirements, designed to make your research more efficient. The self-service kiosk is located in Morrill 1, Room N328.
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Startup Law Office Hours with Matt Whitehead

10:00 am - Virtual
IALS Venture Development offers Startup Law Office Hours with Matt Whitehead for founders who want to gain a better understanding of legal issues in support of their efforts toward startup formation, team development, and working with investors.
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Activate Fellowship Information Session and 1:1 Meetings

11:00 am - LSL N610
Is the Activate Fellowship right for you? Join Us for an Info Session with Emily Wilson from Activate Boston

The Activate Fellowship transforms scientists and engineers into founders, empowering them to reinvent the world by bringing their research to market. The two-year Activate Fellowship provides early-stage science entrepreneurs with funding, technical resources, and unparalleled support from a network of scientists, engineers, investors, commercial partners, and fellow entrepreneurs.

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BioRender 201 & Posters Seminar

12:00 pm - LSL S330-340, Conference Center
Prepare Posters in Minutes & New Features in BioRender: Deep Dive

Join BioRender in-person for a 201 and Posters Seminar to help streamline your figure design and create visuals that get your science funded, published, and noticed. Register below to secure your spot! Come join us in person for snacks, swag, and free premium access for new users!

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Intellectual Property Law Office Hours with Tani Chen

10:00 am - Virtual

For many technology-based startups creating and securing intellectual property is essential to building a company development and fund raising. Patents, copyrighting, trademarks, trade secrets, and licensing are all tools that can be used to build value. Founders are challenged to leverage these tools to create value and reduce risk, while constrained by scarce resources and before they have retained intellectual property counsel for the company.