Abstract

The Cambridge Life Science Network Annual Symposium serves as a critical platform for researchers, scientists, industry professionals, and thought leaders in the life sciences in Cambridge.

With a focus on cutting-edge research presentations, interactive panel discussions, networking opportunities, and an exhibition showcase, this symposium fosters innovation and collaboration within the life sciences community. We are aiming at all disciplines of life science sectors, and we expect an audience from all fields and communities under the realm of life science.

Programme

09.00 Registration

09.30 Academic Session 1. Keynote speaker: Giles Yeo (Institute of Metabolic Science, University of Cambridge), Title: Mapping the appetite circuitry in the human brain, Followed by short talks and flash talks.

10.20 Coffee and Tea break

11.00 Academic Session 2. Keynote speaker: Shery Huang (Department of Bioengineering, University of Cambridge), Title: Biofabrication and 3D Bioprinting for Engineering Biology, Followed by short talks and flash talks.

12.30 Poster Session and Lunch

14.00 Academic Session 3. Keynote speaker: Paola Bonfanti (Francis Crick Institute), Title: Stemness within an involuting organ: implications for thymus regeneration, Followed by short talks and flash talks.

15.40 Career Development Session. Panelists: Wolf Reik (Altos Labs), Stefan Schoenfelder (Babraham Institute / Enhanc3D Genomics), Aliki Perdikari (Cell Press), Giles Yeo (Institute of Metabolic Science, University of Cambridge).

17.00 Closing Remarks and Networking