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BioTech and Pharma Startups, Investors & Professionals Networking Event

BioTech and Pharma Startups, Investors & Professionals Networking Event

Tue, Jun 16, 2:00 AM
From San Francisco Startup Pitch and Networking
3.9

**✨ To join this event, please make sure to book your ticket here 👉[https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1988826210734?aff=oddtdtcreator](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1988826210734?aff=oddtdtcreator)** **Spaces are limited, and only registered guests with a ticket will be able to attend. Don’t miss out!** Join us for an exclusive **Biotech & Pharma Networking Event**, bringing together **startup founders, investors, researchers, and industry professionals** shaping the future of pharmaceuticals and biotech. Whether you're developing **new drug therapies, AI-driven healthcare solutions, or innovative pharmaceutical technologies**, this event is designed to foster **strategic connections, investment opportunities, and industry collaboration**. ### **What to Expect:** **High-Impact Networking** – Engage with **pharma founders, investors, and professionals** in a collaborative setting. **1-Minute Elevator Pitches** – Startups will have the chance to **introduce their business, highlight their innovation, and connect with investors and partners**. **Investment & Funding Opportunities** – Meet investors seeking **high-growth pharma startups and breakthrough medical innovations**. **Industry Insights & Market Trends** – Discuss advancements in **drug development, AI in pharma, regulatory changes, biotech innovations, and more**. **Strategic Partnerships** – Find **research collaborators, regulatory advisors, and commercialization experts**to help scale your venture. ### **Who Should Attend?** * **Pharma & Biotech Startup Founders** – Entrepreneurs developing **new therapeutics, AI-driven pharma solutions, or innovative drug delivery technologies**. * **Investors & Venture Capitalists** – Seeking **disruptive startups and groundbreaking innovations in pharmaceuticals and life sciences**. * **Pharmaceutical Industry Professionals** – Engaging with **startups, researchers, and investors** to explore business opportunities. * **Regulatory & Compliance Experts** – Providing guidance on **clinical trials, market entry, and pharmaceutical regulations**. * **Product Development & Commercialization Specialists** – Helping **startups bring pharmaceutical solutions to market**. * **Scientists & Research Institutions** – Translating **cutting-edge research into real-world pharma applications**. ### **Why Attend?** **Expand Your Network** – Connect with **key players in the pharma and biotech industry** to accelerate your business or career. **Access Investment & Business Growth Opportunities** – Meet **investors ready to support breakthrough pharmaceutical innovations**. **Gain Insights from Industry Leaders** – Stay informed on **emerging trends, challenges, and technological advancements** in the sector. **Find the Right Partners** – Whether it’s **funding, regulatory support, research collaborations, or commercialization strategies**, this event connects you with the right people. **Spaces are limited—secure your spot today and be part of thriving pharma and biotech ecosystem.** How our event works: You are invited to join the dedicated Whatsapp group for the event and start networking before the actual event. This event will be hosted till 9pm; the key to making the most of speed friending is to follow up with your contacts over time to develop friendships. Dress code is either business or office attire or smart casual, no T-shirts, no trainers.

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Profs & Pints Alameda: Eugenics and Reproductive Biotech

Profs & Pints Alameda: Eugenics and Reproductive Biotech

Thu, Jun 25, 1:00 AM
From Profs and Pints San Francisco Bay Area
4.7

[Profs and Pints Alameda](https://www.profsandpints.com/sfbayarea) presents: **“Eugenics and Reproductive Biotech,”** on the false promises and real perils of efforts to genetically predetermine children’s intelligence, with Emily Klancher Merchant, associate professor of science and technology studies at the University of California Davis, historian of the quantitative human sciences, and author of *Building the Population Bomb* and co-editor of *DNA, Race, and Reproduction*. [Tickets available only online, at [https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/profsandpints/alameda-eugenics](https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/profsandpints/alameda-eugenics) .] In the fall of 2025, a splashy advertising campaign on the New York City subway informed riders that “IQ is 50 percent genetic” and invited them to “have your best baby” by visiting “pickyourbaby.com” The company behind the ads, Nucleus Genomics, was the first to openly market polygenic embryo screening for intelligence, a practice characterized by proponents and critics alike as “self-chosen, self-directed eugenics.” Today several companies offer polygenic embryo screening, and they have been joined by other companies in researching technologies that remain beyond the horizon such as in vitro gametogenesis (creating sperm and egg cells from somatic cells), the DNA editing of embryos, and artificial wombs. Together, these technologies promise a fully integrated “Gattaca Stack”—named for the 1997 eugenic sci fi film—that, in theory, could produce super-intelligent humans at scale. Learn how we got to this place, as well as where all of this seems headed, with Dr. Emily Klancher Merchant, a historian of science, technology, and medicine who has extensively researched the field of sociogenomics. She’ll discuss the history, science, and ideology behind these technologies, from the eugenics of the early twentieth century to today’s reproductive biotechnology. We’ll explore how the heritability concept at the center of Nucleus’s ads—claims that x trait is y percent genetic—emerged in animal breeding and was borrowed by eugenics and mobilized in the backlash against the mid-twentieth-century civil rights movement. It provided intellectual legitimacy to twenty-first century efforts to identify so-called “intelligence genes,” even though geneticists have long pointed out that heritability is not a meaningful metric in humans. We’ll consider how, so far, the search for genes that determine intelligence has proven unfruitful. Though many genes contribute to cognitive functioning, scientists have yet to find any that make a substantial difference. Even when all genes are taken together, scientists’ ability to predict the intelligence of individuals is weak in white people and nonexistent in people of color. Yet proponents of a high-tech version of eugenics known as transhumanism—particularly popular among those in the Silicon Valley nexus of company founders and venture capitalists—have seized on this research. It serves as the basis for the technologies in the Gattaca Stack, or at least as the basis for startups promising these technologies. At a time when eugenics has returned to the public view, this talk discusses why polygenic embryo screening for intelligence and other Gattaca Stack technologies are unlikely to work as advertised yet nonetheless represent dangerous ideological and political economic trends. (Advance tickets: $13.50 plus processing fees. Doors: $17, or $15 with a student ID. Listed time is for doors. The talk starts 30 minutes later.) Image by Canva.

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The Agentic AI & Data Innovation Roadshow- San Francisco, CA

The Agentic AI & Data Innovation Roadshow- San Francisco, CA

Wed, Jun 24, 10:00 PM
From QIAGEN Digital Insights

### We're bringing data science to you Explore the future of the drug discovery lifecycle, from target identification to indication expansion. * See how AI-driven biological intelligence is reshaping drug discovery * Get clarity on how to operationalize causal intelligence for your workflows * Learn proven ways to turn complex data into decision-grade discovery insights Sign up here: https://digitalinsights.qiagen.com/agentic-ai-data-innovation-roadshow/ Join data scientists, researchers, and industry speakers from pharma and biotech for insights into agentic AI and drug discovery.

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Why Long-Acting Injectables?

Why Long-Acting Injectables?

Thu, Jun 11, 12:00 AM
From Bay Area Discussion Group (an AAPS Discussion Group)

🚨 **REGISTRATION REQUIRED:** Clicking "Going" on Meetup **does not** reserve your ticket. You must formally register and complete payment on our website to secure your spot: [https://www.aaps-badg.org/event-registration](https://www.aaps-badg.org/event-registration) Join AAPS-BADG for an evening uncovering the latest breakthroughs in long-acting drug delivery and formulation science! **SPEAKERS:** Dr. Mamoun Alhamadsheh (UOP Professor & Eidos Therapeutics Co-Founder) *"A Novel Transthyretin-Coupled Zwitterionic Depots for Long-Acting Injectables"* Renowned for discovering acoramidis for transthyretin cardiac amyloidosis, Dr. Alhamadsheh's lab focuses on extending drug half-life and improving delivery. Dr. William Rowe & Dr. David Stern (Gilead Sciences Formulation Scientists) *"Developing Long-Acting Treatments Through Molecule Design and Formulation"* With PhDs from MIT and Johns Hopkins, they bring deep expertise in small molecule formulation for long-acting HIV therapies. **DATE & AGENDA:** 🗓️ Wednesday, June 10, 2026 • 5:00 PM: Networking reception (food & drinks provided) • 5:45 PM: Dr. Alhamadsheh 's talk + Q&A • 6:30 PM: Dr. Rowe & Dr. Stern talk + Q&A • 7:15 PM: Extended networking **WHO SHOULD ATTEND:** Industry professionals, academics, students, and entrepreneurs interested in pharmaceutical science, drug delivery, formulation science, or biotech innovation. Science enthusiasts are all welcome! **COST:** $10 regular \| $5 students\, unemployed\, retired **LOCATION:** Genentech, 601 Gateway Blvd. 1st Floor, South San Francisco, CA 94080 Parking available. **About BADG:** Bay Area Discussion Group is the local chapter of the American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS). Our mission is to connect pharmaceutical scientists throughout the San Francisco Bay Area through seminars, workshops, and networking events. **Website:** www.aaps-badg.org

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Mushroom Monday: Open Labs

Mushroom Monday: Open Labs

Mon, Jun 1, 10:30 PM
From Counter Culture Labs
4.8

**Join Counter Culture Labs for an exciting journey into the realm mycology, DIYbio, and citizen science.** Don't miss this opportunity to unleash your creativity and explore fungi while connecting with like-minded individuals passionate about creating a better world through science. Let's come together, for an afternoon of learning, collaboration, and inspiration. Connect with the host for more detailed information for each session, workshop content cycles repeat quarterly. Wild mushroom forays are seasonal and dependant on weather events. **Exploring the Kingdom of Fungi: Adventures in Mushroom Science** Get ready to embark on a fantastic journey through the enchanting world of mushrooms. Counter Culture Labs proudly presents an immersive open laboratory focused on the wonders of fungi and their important role in our everyday lives. Join us for an engaging workshop where we will uncover the secrets of mycology, from the science behind fungi to their creative applications. Discover how mushrooms can revolutionize our environment, improve health, and promote sustainable practices. This event is perfect for science educators, curious minds, and anyone interested in the magical realm of mycology. Connect with fellow enthusiasts, experiment with mushroom cultivation, and explore the captivating field of bioinformatics. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned fungi aficionado, this event offers something for everyone. Join us for an afternoon of learning, sharing, and discovering the extraordinary wonders hidden within the world of mushrooms. Can't attend but still want to get in touch? You can reach us via our [contact form](https://forms.gle/Mh3xiGrKv7Kezccw7)!

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Loving Life, Dancing Peace: Biodanza in the Park

Loving Life, Dancing Peace: Biodanza in the Park

Wed, Jun 3, 12:30 AM
From Biodanza with Babsi

After a fun Bay Area Dance Week experience, we will continue with Biodanza in the park on Tuesdays! Biodanza is a globally practiced authentic movement journey that opens our hearts to all of life, cultivates vitality, and nurtures deep peace with ourselves, and the world. No prior dance experience needed! I will guide us through a journey of nourishing exercises (in the whole group, solo, or in small groups). Each exercise is an invitation that you are welcome to modify for your comfort. No prior dance experience needed! May themes: unfurling, budding, and dancing our dreams For more info: [http://www.biodanzawithbabsi.com](http://www.biodanzawithbabsi.com/) [Loving Life\, Dancing Peace: Biodanza \- The Poetry of Human Encounter \| BOPSIDY](https://www.bopsidy.com/e/1442)

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Meetup is a platform for discovering groups and events around specific interests. It connects people with similar hobbies or professional goals to join communities and attend events.

Joining a biotech meetup in San Francisco offers opportunities to connect with industry professionals, share knowledge, and learn about cutting-edge innovations in the field.

While meetups themselves aren’t job fairs, they are excellent networking opportunities where you might learn about job openings and collaborate with industry peers on projects.

Yes, many biotech meetups in San Francisco welcome beginners. These events can be a great way to learn and engage with the community, whatever your experience level.

Yes, you can start and host your own biotech meetup through the platform. It involves creating a group, planning events, and inviting members who share your interest.

RSVP by going to the event page on Meetup, selecting the event you wish to attend, and following the instructions to confirm your participation. This secures your spot and keeps organizers informed.

Joining and browsing groups on Meetup is generally free, but some events might have fees to cover materials, venue, or speaker costs. Details are provided on the event page.

While meeting industry leaders at meetups can happen, it is not guaranteed. However, you can often connect with knowledgeable professionals and enthusiastic peer groups.

If there are no biotech groups in your area, consider starting one. Meetup empowers individuals to build new communities, even if none exist locally yet.

Meetup facilitates meeting new people, but forming lasting connections depends on active engagement and effort from participants at events.

Yes, Meetup primarily focuses on community-based activities and group interactions rather than one-on-one matchmaking or individual connections.

If a meetup event is canceled, organizers usually notify attendees through the platform. Always check your notifications for updates on the events you plan to attend.

Biotech meetups in San Francisco may be held online or in-person, depending on organizer preferences. Always check event details for format information.

Not all biotech meetups are based in San Francisco. It depends on the organizers and the local community's interest and availability in the area.

The variation in biotech group activities depends significantly on local interests and organizer creativity, ranging from informal networking to workshop sessions.