Hosted by Baylor College of Medicine, this one-day event will showcase the latest breakthroughs in biotechnology and healthcare innovation from BCM faculty and affiliated startups.
Held at the TMC3 Collaborative Building in Houston, the heart of the Texas Medical Center, the Forum will feature company presentations, keynote talks, expert panels, and a networking reception. It’s a chance to connect with faculty founders, business leaders, and a select group of healthcare investors.
Whether you’re a researcher, entrepreneur, student, or industry partner, this event offers a front-row seat to the next wave of innovation emerging from BCM.
Admission is free. Reservation is required.
…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
Hotel ZaZa – Houston Museum District
5701 Main St, Houston TX 77005
Tel: (713) 526-1991
Gain premium exposure at the Forum through exclusive sponsorship packages designed to spotlight your brand. From prominent logo placement and exhibit tables to VIP access and social media promotion, each level offers unique benefits to maximize your visibility and impact.
Explore five tiers—from Presenting Sponsor ($25,000) to Supporting Sponsor ($5,000)—with tailored recognition, marketing opportunities, and guest access.
