Events and Announcements

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Stay connected with the Goeddel Family Technology Sandbox by checking this page for the latest webinars, workshops, demos, and announcements, or subscribe to the Technology Sandbox listserv.

For additional at the School of Biological Sciences, check out the BioSci Seminars and Events Calendar.

Upcoming Events

Seminar Series: Integration of Nanotechnology & Engineering to Life Sciences

Taking Eyewear from correcting vision to sensory wellness

Please join us March 20th at 12pm, in the Qualcomm Institute Auditorium, Atkinson Hall at UC San Diego for a seminar series hosted by the Qualcomm Institute in partnership with the Goeddel Family Technology Sandbox aimed at bridging the gap between the life sciences and engineering. No R.S.V.P. required. Questions can be directed to Yves Theriaut.

UCSD Sanford Advanced Therapy Lab x Thermo Fisher, Cell Gene Therapy Workshop

Accelerating Cell Therapy Workflow

When: Tuesday, April 7 | 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM (previously scheduled for March 3)
Where: Center for Novel Therapeutics, La Jolla Shores Conference Room
Who: Translational researchers and cell & gene therapy innovators

The Advanced Cell Therapy Lab (ACTL) at UC San Diego Sanford Advanced Therapy Center (SATC) and Thermo Fisher Scientific invite you to an exclusive workshop and networking session focused on accelerating end-to-end cell therapy workflows for strategic academia-industry collaborations. ​The workshop will highlight closed, automated cell therapy manufacturing workflows designed to improve reproducibility, consistency, and scalability, including a live demonstration of integrated solutions from Thermo Fisher Scientific.

Further information and updated registration will be available at this link soon.

Bridging Biomedical Breakthroughs Summit

Innovations in Neurosciences and Neurobiology

This biannual summit showcases high-potential faculty innovations with strong translational and commercial potential, convening key investors, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders to explore strategic partnership and venture opportunities. Join us to help shape the dialogue, identify early-stage opportunities, and catalyze collaborations that translate breakthrough science into meaningful impact.

Save the Date: Friday, June 5, 2026 at 1:00-5:30PM 

Registration: Opens April 2026

Agenda: Will be posted April 2026

Questions: Contact Melissa Hoon, Director, Corporate Relations and Professional Development, School of Biological Sciences.