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 Newsletter.

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

Upcoming Events

UC San Diego Technology Summit 2026

Discover the Future of Biomedical Research Technologies
Come curious | Leave inspired

When: August 28 | 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Where: Agilent Center of Excellence in Cellular Intelligenc (ACoE) & The Goeddel Family Technology Sandbox, UC San Diego
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Founded in 2024, the ACoE and the Technology Sandbox are opening their doors for a day of exploration, discovery and conversation. Whether you're launching your first project or leading an established research program, this event is designed to help you discover the right technologies and the right collaborators for your next biological question. Technology is only valuable when people know it exists and how to use it. This event is about connecting people with capabilities.

Company Showcase | 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM Leichtag Family Foundation Biomedical Research Building, Patio

Open Houses & Guided Tours | 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM Agilent CoE Open House & Technology Sandbox

Lunch and snacks will be provided. Play Orientation BINGO! for a chance to win an instrument-use voucher for use at ACoE or the Technology Sandbox!

PTM Proteomics for Beginners: Hands-on Workshop

Join us for an insightful, hands-on workshop focused on techniques for quantitative proteomics, mass spectrometry, data analysis and their applications in biological research.

When: September 9-10 | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Where: Tata Hall, UC San Diego 
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The Goeddel Family Technology Sandbox and Thermo Fisher Scientific are co-hosting this free, hands-on workshop designed for graduate students, postdocs, researchers and faculty in academia and industry interested in proteomics, mass spectrometry and advanced data analysis.

Learn about and gain practical experience with:

• The basics of proteomics, experimental planning and enrichment-based sample preparation of Post-Translational Modification (PTM) peptides by IMAC and PTMScan® methods
• Mass spec-based PTM quantitative proteomics using the Orbitrap Eclipse MS, including data acquisition for data-independent acquisition (DIA) or data-dependent (DDA) analysis
• Data analysis by Thermo Fisher Scientific Proteome Discoverer pipeline and understanding secondary data analysis approaches, including pathway analysis and proteomics data reporting
• Quantitative proteomics MS methods on the Oribitrap Eclipse.

Bridging Biomedical Breakthroughs Summit

Innovations in Oncology

Wednesday, November 4, 2026

Save the date for the 4th UC San Diego School of Biological Sciences Bridging Biomedical Breakthroughs Summit that will bring together faculty innovators, investors, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders to spotlight breakthrough oncology research with translational and commercial potential. Discover early-stage opportunities, forge new partnerships, and help accelerate the next generation of impact in oncology.

Please reach out to Melissa Hoon at mhoon@ucsd.edu with questions, or if you’re interested in mentoring faculty innovators or are a faculty member interested in presenting at this event.