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Stay connected with the Goeddel Family Technology Sandbox by checking this page for the latest webinars, workshops, demos, and announcements, or subscribe to the Technology Sandbox Newsletter.

For additional at the School of Biological Sciences, check out the BioSci Seminars and Events Calendar.

 

 

Upcoming Events

  

 Exterior of the Center for Novel Therapeutics building with logos for event hosts, Thermo Fisher and UC San Diego Sanford Stem Cell Institute, superimposed

UCSD Sanford Advanced Therapy Lab x Thermo Fisher, Cell Gene Therapy Workshop

Accelerating Cell Therapy Workflow

When: Tuesday, April 7 | 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM (previously scheduled for March 3)
Where: Center for Novel Therapeutics, La Jolla Shores Conference Room
Who: Translational researchers and cell & gene therapy innovators

The Advanced Cell Therapy Lab (ACTL) at UC San Diego Sanford Advanced Therapy Center (SATC) and Thermo Fisher Scientific invite you to an exclusive workshop and networking session focused on accelerating end-to-end cell therapy workflows for strategic academia-industry collaborations. ​The workshop will highlight closed, automated cell therapy manufacturing workflows designed to improve reproducibility, consistency, and scalability, including a live demonstration of integrated solutions from Thermo Fisher Scientific.

Further information and updated registration will be available at this link soon.

 

 Event flyer with schedule (April 20, 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Film screening & career panel; 12:00-12:30 p.m. Free pizza & networking) and panelists (Jessica Wanamaker, Senior Director NA Commercial Strategy RSD, Bio-Techne Ethan Brookes, Head of Innovator Alliances, Stealth Biotech Start-Up June (Junhua) Zhao, PhD, Vice President of Applications, Element Biosciences). This event is open to undergraduate students of all majors.

Exploring Life-Sciences Career Paths: Lunch & Learn

When: Monday, April 20 | 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Where: Kavli Auditorium, 3rd Floor Tata Hall
Who: Undergraduate students of all majors

Join us to watch a short film featuring real stories from scientists, professors, and life science professionals with diverse, inspiring journeys. Explore career pathways and learn from life-sciences experts who overcame barriers and followed nonlinear paths into fulfilling careers.

 

 



Bridging Biomedical Breakthroughs Summit

Innovations in Neurosciences and Neurobiology

This biannual summit showcases high-potential faculty innovations with strong translational and commercial potential, convening key investors, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders to explore strategic partnership and venture opportunities. Join us to help shape the dialogue, identify early-stage opportunities, and catalyze collaborations that translate breakthrough science into meaningful impact.

Save the Date: Friday, June 5, 2026 at 1:00-5:30PM 

Registration: Opens April 2026

Agenda: Will be posted April 2026

Questions: Contact Melissa Hoon, Director, Corporate Relations and Professional Development, School of Biological Sciences.

Want to know more? See Contact and Location for general inquiries and visitor information.