Sponsored by Mintz and Greenberg Traurig, the School of Biological Sciences 3rd Bridging Biomedical Breakthroughs Summit convenes more than 100 investors, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders to explore strategic partnerships, venture opportunities, and pathways to translate faculty discoveries into real-world impact. Faculty advancing from the Faculty Innovation Pitch will present their innovations in Neurobiology and Neuroscience to this broader audience, highlighting cutting-edge research with strong translational and commercial relevance.

Program Highlights:

• 12:30-1:00: Check-In
• 1:00-3:30: Main Program in Kavli Auditorium, 3rd Floor, Tata Hall
• 3:30-5:30: Networking Reception in Natural Sciences Building (NSB) Atrium, 1st Floor

Speakers and agenda will be added soon.

"Origin Story: From Discovery to Impact" Panel

Join founder Jeanne Loring, PhD, of Aspen Neuroscience and additional original leaders from the company as they share how they turned a small lab into a pioneering force in regenerative medicine, developing dopamine neuron replacement therapies for Parkinson’s disease, raising millions, navigating setbacks, and delivering the first patient transplant in 2024.

"What's Fundable In Neuroscience Today" Panel

Dive into the frontier of neuroscience innovation with top investors and legal experts to explore the biggest questions in neuroscience, including AI in neurology, neurodegeneration, and psychedelics for mental health, discovering what it takes to move an idea from concept to a fundable opportunity.

Faculty Innovation Pitches

Engage with select UC San Diego Neurobiology and Neurosciences faculty as they pitch their transformative research, bringing their bold ideas to life. Participate in audience Q&A and experience firsthand how critical feedback from leaders across industry, investment, legal, and academia shapes breakthrough discoveries into real-world impact.

Hosted Networking Reception

Following the Summit’s main program, attendees will come together for a hosted reception designed to foster meaningful connections across industry, investment, legal, and academia. This is an opportunity to continue the conversation, exchange ideas, and build relationships that can accelerate the translation of research into real-world impact, over beverages and heavy hors d’oeuvres.