Bridging Biomedical Breakthroughs Summit

The Bridging Biomedical Breakthroughs Summit is a premier biannual event hosted by the School of Biological Sciences, in partnership with the Office of Innovation and Commercialization. We bring together a diverse community of life sciences innovators—from students and postdocs to faculty and industry leaders—creating a platform for collaboration between scientific discovery and entrepreneurial vision. Featuring world-renowned investors, founders and CEOs, and faculty as guest speakers, the summit fosters valuable conversations that help translate cutting-edge research into impactful biomedical solutions.

The Summit features venture capitalists and CEOs sharing key insights on emerging trends and funding opportunities, helping accelerate the translation of scientific discoveries into real-world applications. Selected faculty entrepreneurs are paired with entrepreneurial experts leading up to the event who offer mentorship in crafting pitches to present their groundbreaking research to eminent investors and industry leaders at the Summit. This audience offers valuable feedback and guidance, and through this powerful collaboration, we aim to drive health innovation, foster meaningful connections, and tackle global challenges.

Save the date: Friday, June 5, 2026

Hosted by: School of Biological Sciences, in partnership with Office of Innovation and Commercialization, Department of Neurosciences, and Department of Neurobiology

Theme: Innovations in Neurosciences and Neurobiology

Time: 1:00-5:30 p.m.

Location: UC San Diego, exact location TBD

Registration: Registration will open by April 2026

Agenda and speakers: Will be posted to this site in April