Join us for an exclusive, invitation-only event showcasing the latest innovative breakthroughs emerging from the world-renowned Texas Medical Center in Houston—the largest medical center in the world.
This is your chance to get a front-row seat to the novel technologies and ideas emerging from Baylor College of Medicine’s world-class faculty and innovators across therapeutics, medical devices, diagnostics, and digital health.
Connect with leading venture capitalists, strategic partners, and top-tier researchers for a day and a half designed to spark dialogue, accelerate partnerships, and spotlight innovative technologies with real-world impact.
…and many more presentations and networking opportunities with leading scientists advancing innovations across the BCM intellectual property portfolio. Areas of focus include cell therapy, live biotherapeutics, mAb technologies, Alzheimer’s and dementia, neurology, metabolic disease, pediatric medicine, healthcare delivery, and more.
Additional prominent speakers will be announced once confirmed.
Peter J. Hotez, M.D., Ph.D.
Dean for the National School of Tropical Medicine
Professor, Departments of Pediatrics and Molecular Virology & Microbiology
Baylor College of Medicine
Dr. Mehran Anvari
Professor, Surgery, McMaster University
Founder, Centre for Minimal Access Surgery (CMAS)
Scientific Director and CEO, Centre for Surgical Invention and Innovation (CSii)
Dr. Mehran Anvari is a pioneer in surgical robotics and remote telesurgery, known for launching the world’s first telerobotic surgical service. He has personally guided this technology from concept to commercialization, making his experience invaluable to innovators and investors alike. As a leader in healthcare innovation, he will lead a session on translating early-stage technologies into scalable clinical solutions.
Joseph Petrosino, Ph.D.
Chief Scientific Innovation Officer
Professor and Chair, Department of Molecular Virology and Microbiology
Director, Alkek Center for Metagenomics and Microbiome Research
Baylor College of Medicine
Kristen Doyle, CPRIT
Chief Executive Officer at the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute
Livia Eberlin
Professor of Surgery
Division of Surgical Oncology
Baylor College of Medicine
Amanda Burkardt, MS, MBA
CEO at PHIOGEN
Early Bird Registration Fee: $195
General Admission: $250
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5701 Main St, Houston TX 77005
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