2026 Medicine & Science Leadership Summit
Friday, March 13, 2026
11:30 AM-3:00 PM
Beyond the Bench: Partnerships and Policy Shaping the Future of Translational Medicine
This summit, hosted by the Office of Faculty and the Women in Medicine & Science Committee, convenes leaders from basic science, clinical care, industry and policy to explore how biomedical discoveries are translated into real-world impact. By highlighting the translational pathway alongside the collaborative and policy environments that shape it, the Summit frames translational medicine as a dynamic ecosystem — one that depends on scientific innovation, cross-sector partnerships and informed leadership to advance equity, support careers in academic medicine and transform discovery into lasting improvements in health.
Agenda:
- 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. - Welcome and Introductions
- 12 to 12:55 p.m. - Pathways to Impact: From Scientific Discovery to Clinical Innovation
- 12:55 to 1 p.m. - Break
- 1 to 1:55 p.m. - Catalyzing Collaboration: Building Effective Cross-Sector Partnerships
- 1:55 to 2 p.m. - Break
- 2 to 2:55 p.m. - Policy, Power and Progress: How Changing Systems Shape Innovation and Careers in Medicine
- 2:55 to 3 p.m. - Closing Remarks
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Contact Information
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