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Connecting Translational Science with the Right Partners to Advance Drug Development

Join VCs, biopharma decision-makers and academic innovators in Seattle, June 2026, for the 3rd BioCentury Grand Rounds – U.S.

This R&D conference brings together leaders at the forefront of translational science to explore the breakthroughs, bottlenecks and strategies shaping the future of drug development.

Unlock transformative opportunities debate scientific hurdles with the innovators driving biopharma advancements

Discover cutting-edge science with commercial potential

Gain industry insights through presentations by emerging biotechs and academic innovators

Schedule partnering meetings with VCs, pharmas and leading academics

Speakers

Chris Arendt, Ph.D.

CSO, Head of Research

Takeda

David Baker, Ph.D.

Investigator, Howard Hughes Medical Institute and Professor, Biochemistry and Director, Institute for Protein Design

University of Washington

Vanessa Bhark

Principal, Strategic Investment Fund

Gates Foundation

Mary Brunkow, Ph.D.

Senior Project Manager, Phenome Health and Program Manager, Genetics

Institute for Systems Biology

Klaus Romero, M.D.

CEO

Critical Path Institute

Jay Shendure, Ph.D., M.D.

Investigator, Howard Hughes Medical Institute and Professor of Genome Sciences

University of Washington

Who Will I Meet?

Meet the key players driving translational science—across industry, academia, and venture capital.

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Why Should I Attend?

BioCentury Grand Rounds is a science-focused meeting bringing together academia, pharma, VC and biotech leaders to address translational bottlenecks and unlock breakthroughs at the academia-industry interface.

Find opportunities in groundbreaking research to build your portfolio and pipelines. Meet the investors and partners who can catalyze the translation of your discoveries into medicine.

Network, partner and debate with:

VCs and PEs
Biopharma R&D and BD&L Leaders
Biotech C-Suite
Academic Innovators
Financial Dealmakers

Share your Story on Stage

Are you a biotech with cutting-edge innovation? Join the Presenting Company Class of 2026 to increase your visibility and drive partnering requests. Limited space - submit your nominations today.

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Share your Science

Showcase your cutting-edge translational science to top-tier investors and biopharma executives. Get in the room with the right people who can accelerate the path between your laboratory discoveries and the development of value-creating medicines.

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Deliver Thought Leadership

Share your insights, elevate your brand and position yourself as a peer in BioCentury's network of biopharma decision-makers.

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