World Medical Innovation Forum
2024-09-23 08:00 - 17:30 (America/New_York) | Encore Boston Harbor, 1 Broadway, Everett, MA, 02149, United States
Join Harvard clinical leaders, CEOs, investors, and entrepreneurs discussing the latest in health care innovation at the World Medical Innovation Forum September 23-25 at the Encore Boston Harbor, presented by Mass General Brigham and presenting sponsor Bank of America. The forum offers an immersive experience with unmatched access to industry and government decision-makers. Secure your spot today! Spoke members are eligible for a discounted rate of $250. Email arpa-h-ic-hub@venturewell.org to receive the discount code.

$199 – $1549

Investor Catalyst Hub September Member Meeting
2024-09-26 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
Tune in to a fireside chat with spoke members on the impact of artificial intelligence on health innovation in the IC Hub’s upcoming virtual member meeting on Thursday, September 26, 12:00 p.m. ET. Following the discussion, attendees will have the opportunity to join breakout rooms for small-group Q&A sessions. Stay tuned for more details!

The State of AI in Precision Health
2024-10-10 09:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Northeastern University East Village, 291 St. Botolph Street, 17th Floor, Boston, MA, United States
Join the Institute for Experiential AI at Northeastern University to find out how artificial intelligence (AI) is accelerating and transforming health and life sciences. Industry, research, policy, and academic leaders will explore the impact of AI for drug discovery, early disease detection, personalized medicine, operations, faster clinical trials, aging in place, and more. Event held both in-person and online.

$9.99 – $249

Investor Catalyst Hub Network Showcase
2024-10-17 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | https://stage.investorcatalysthub.org/event/investor-catalyst-hub-network-showcase/
To kick off the Investor Catalyst (IC) Hub’s second year, we’re excited to open our upcoming monthly meeting to the public for a celebratory network showcase and year in review!

IC Hub Director Chelsea Schiller will share how our network of nearly 550 members supported ARPA-H program development during our inaugural year and spotlight how spoke members have engaged with various ARPA-H programs and opportunities.

This is a great event for current and prospective IC Hub members to better understand the capabilities of the network and learn about exclusive opportunities. Time will be allotted for Q&A.

Southeast Spoke Meetup with Georgia Tech's Center for MedTech Excellence
2024-10-29 09:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Portal Innovations at Science Square Atlanta, 101 Nerem St NW, Second Floor, Atlanta, GA, 30313, United States
The ARPA-H Investor Catalyst (IC) Hub and the Georgia Institute of Technology Center for MedTech Excellence are excited to host an in-person meetup for IC Hub spokes in the southeastern U.S. This event is an opportunity for spokes in the region to form new relationships and build community in the health care innovation space.

The day’s theme will be “Growing a Collaborative Ecosystem in Southeastern Health Tech Innovation” and will include a keynote address, an interactive panel on the challenges and opportunities in health tech, a startup pitch competition, and a networking lunch.

This event is open only to spoke representatives from the southeast region (AL, AR, FL, GA, KY, LA, MS, NC, SC, TN, VA). There will be no on-site registration.

RISE UP for Breast Cancer
2024-11-01 00:00 - 2024-11-03 23:59 (America/Los_Angeles) | San Francisco, CA, San Francisco, CA, United States
RISE UP (Revolutionizing Investigations to StEp Up Prevention for Breast Cancer) is a new, interdisciplinary conference focusing on a bold reimagining of breast cancer prevention and treatment through cross-disciplinary exchange of ideas and out-of-the-box thinking. It is open to women’s health providers of all specialties, scientists, advocates, policymakers, innovators and more! By centering the whole woman and collaborating across disciplines, we can RISE UP to the challenge of reducing breast cancer incidence and mortality in our lifetime.

7th International Conference on Microbiome Engineering
2024-11-12 08:00 - 2024-11-14 12:30 (America/New_York) | Tufts University Breed Memorial Hall, 51 Winthrop Street, Medford, MA, 02155, United States
Organized by the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE)’s Society for Biological Engineering, in collaboration with Tufts University, the 7th International Conference on Microbiome Engineering highlights the integration of engineering design principles with microbiome research. The conference integrates synthetic biology, systems biology, microbial ecology, and bioinformatics across the environment, manufacturing, food, and human health. Join your peers to discuss progress and needs in research, technology, and innovation. There are opportunities to showcase your research, as well as conference grants available to students or early professionals. Society for Biological Engineering (SBE) member rates are available.

CATALYST Information Session
2024-11-12 15:30 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | https://stage.investorcatalysthub.org/event/catalyst-information-session/
The Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) recently launched the Computational ADME-Tox and Physiology Analysis for Safer Therapeutics (CATALYST) program which aims to revolutionize preclinical drug safety prediction by developing human-based models that accurately estimate toxicity and safety profiles for drug candidates.

ARPA-H Program Manager Andy Kilianski, Ph.D., will host this information session and provide potential performers with an overview of CATALYST, the goals of the program, technical areas of focus, and upcoming deadlines. There will be time for Q&A.

Doing Business with ARPA-H Industry Day
2024-11-13 10:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | https://stage.investorcatalysthub.org/event/investor-catalyst-hub-arpa-h-industry-day/
Eager to learn more about how to apply for ARPA-H funding and make your proposals stand out?This virtual event will provide attendees with the tips, tricks, and tools to successfully locate and apply for research and development funding opportunities.Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and engage in informal conversations with ARPA-H staff from across the agency.

Investor Catalyst Hub December Member Meeting
2024-12-04 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
ARPA-H Program Manager Calvin Roberts, M.D., will join the Investor Catalyst Hub’s virtual monthly meeting on Wednesday, December 4, noon ET to discuss ARPA-H’s new Ocular Laboratory for Analysis of Biomarkers (OCULAB) program. OCULAB seeks to develop a tear-based biomarker measurement system that can be inserted into the tear duct for continuous health monitoring and provide ultra-precise medication dosing for personalized treatment via a closed-loop delivery system.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about OCULAB and to connect with Dr. Roberts live during a Q&A session.

UMass M2D2 Barracuda Bowl Pitch and Networking Event
2024-12-11 15:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Mintz, 1 Financial Center, Boston, MA, 02111, United States
This December, UMass M2D2 and Mintz are holding their ninth annual Barracuda Bowl! The Barracuda Bowl is a pitch and networking event in downtown Boston, this year focusing on innovators in the point-of-care and proactive care spaces. Attend the event if you would like to hear from innovators and speakers from ARPA-H, Boston Harbor Angels, Mass Medical Angels, and more. This event will be a fantastic opportunity for fellow Northeast spokes to come together in-person and meet. If you are a startup looking to apply to the competition, go to https://m2d2challenge.com/barracuda-bowl for more information on how to apply.

INDEX Information Session
2025-01-13 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | https://stage.investorcatalysthub.org/event/index-information-session/
During this virtual information session, ARPA-H Program Manager Ileana Hancu, Ph.D., will discuss ARPA-H’s new ImagiNg Data EXchange (INDEX) program. INDEX aims to create a platform that seamlessly links data providers, data users, and service providers with high quality images that will enable robust, trustworthy AI tool development for pathology and radiology.

This information session will be of particular interest to those who completed the medical imaging data marketplace network survey that the Investor Catalyst Hub conducted last spring. INDEX was largely informed by the network survey’s findings.

Save your spot to learn more about INDEX, the program’s technical areas of focus, and upcoming deadlines.

Accelerating Medical Device and Diagnostic Reimbursement Network Survey Information Session
2025-01-17 13:30 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | https://stage.investorcatalysthub.org/event/reimbursement-info-session/
The Investor Catalyst Hub recently issued a network survey to gather insights from medical technology developers and manufacturers, healthcare providers, payors, and other key stakeholders about the typical pathways, exemplars, and specific challenges facing medical devices seeking reimbursement. The survey is in support of a new effort by the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) to understand better the reimbursement process for novel medical devices and diagnostics.

The survey findings will help inform ARPA-H of opportunities to deploy best-in-class services to support funding recipients and accelerate the reimbursement of promising medical solutions.

This information session is geared toward individuals, organizations, and companies interested in participating in the network survey. Dr. Arunan Skandarajah, ARPA-H’s Project Accelerator Transition Innovation Office Scientific Operations Advisor, will provide additional insight into the purpose and goals of the survey. Time will be reserved for Q&A.
