Bridging Biomedical Breakthroughs Summit

The Bridging Biomedical Breakthroughs Summit is a premier biannual event hosted in Winter and Fall quarters 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, 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. Faculty entrepreneurs, selected from the Faculty Innovation Pitch, present their groundbreaking research to eminent investors and industry leaders, who offer valuable feedback and guidance. Through this powerful collaboration, we aim to drive health innovation, foster meaningful connections, and tackle global challenges.

Date: Fall 2025 (exact date coming soon)

Hosted by: School of Biological Sciences, in partnership with School of Medicine and Office of Innovation and Commercialization

Theme: Innovations in rare disease and pediatrics

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

Location: UC San Diego campus (exact location TBD)

Agenda and Speakers: TBD

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