2026 MIT Health Science Technology Forum

Expanding the Precision of Modern Therapeutics

May 11, 2026
2026 MIT Health Science Technology Forum
Forum

Location

MIT Industry Meeting Center
One Main Street, 12th floor
Cambridge, MA 02142


Forum Recordings

Recordings will be available exclusively to ILP members. To learn more about becoming a member, click here.


Overview

Breakthroughs in biology, engineering, and computation continue to redefine what is possible in human health. Building on the momentum of prior MIT ILP Health Science Forums, which highlighted advances in drug discovery, AI-enabled biomolecular modeling, next-generation diagnostics, and precision biomanufacturing, the 2026 MIT Health Science & Technology Forum will spotlight emerging research in diagnosis, brain science, microbial therapeutics, and targeted drug delivery.

This year’s program brings together leading MIT faculty working at the forefront of early detection, brain circuitry and neurodegeneration, the microbiome’s role in health and disease, and new therapeutic approaches that reach previously inaccessible tissues. Complementing the faculty program, MIT-connected startups will deliver rapid-fire presentations showcasing commercialization-ready innovations across diagnostics, delivery systems, computational biology, and health-enabling technologies.

Together, these sessions present a convergent vision for healthcare, one in which earlier detection, deeper biological insight, and engineered delivery platforms expand the reach, precision, and impact of modern therapeutics.

Designed for industry leaders, researchers, and innovators, the 2026 Forum offers a unique opportunity to connect with MIT experts and explore cross-disciplinary advances shaping the future of human health.


Registration Fee
   ILP Member
: Complimentary
   General Public: $500 for in-person/ $250 for livestream
   MIT Faculty, Staff, and Students: Limited complimentary in-person seats available


Visiting MIT: https://www.mit.edu/visitmit/
Where to Stay: https://institute-events.mit.edu/visit/where-to-stay
Registration Questions: ocrevents@mit.edu

The agenda below is subject to change without prior notice.

  • Overview

    Breakthroughs in biology, engineering, and computation continue to redefine what is possible in human health. Building on the momentum of prior MIT ILP Health Science Forums, which highlighted advances in drug discovery, AI-enabled biomolecular modeling, next-generation diagnostics, and precision biomanufacturing, the 2026 MIT Health Science & Technology Forum will spotlight emerging research in diagnosis, brain science, microbial therapeutics, and targeted drug delivery.

    This year’s program brings together leading MIT faculty working at the forefront of early detection, brain circuitry and neurodegeneration, the microbiome’s role in health and disease, and new therapeutic approaches that reach previously inaccessible tissues. Complementing the faculty program, MIT-connected startups will deliver rapid-fire presentations showcasing commercialization-ready innovations across diagnostics, delivery systems, computational biology, and health-enabling technologies.

    Together, these sessions present a convergent vision for healthcare, one in which earlier detection, deeper biological insight, and engineered delivery platforms expand the reach, precision, and impact of modern therapeutics.

    Designed for industry leaders, researchers, and innovators, the 2026 Forum offers a unique opportunity to connect with MIT experts and explore cross-disciplinary advances shaping the future of human health.


    Registration Fee
       ILP Member
    : Complimentary
       General Public: $500 for in-person/ $250 for livestream
       MIT Faculty, Staff, and Students: Limited complimentary in-person seats available


    Visiting MIT: https://www.mit.edu/visitmit/
    Where to Stay: https://institute-events.mit.edu/visit/where-to-stay
    Registration Questions: ocrevents@mit.edu

    The agenda below is subject to change without prior notice.

Register

Agenda

12:00 PM

Registration and Light Lunch
1:00 PM

Welcome and Introduction
  • Agenda
    12:00 PM

    Registration and Light Lunch
    1:00 PM

    Welcome and Introduction

Cancellation Policy

You may cancel your registration for a full refund through May 4. Refunds will be issued to the original form of payment. From May 4 to May 11, partial refunds will be available, minus a service fee ($50 for in-person registrations and $25 for virtual). No refunds will be issued after May 11. To cancel, please email ocrevents@mit.edu.

  • Cancellation Policy

    You may cancel your registration for a full refund through May 4. Refunds will be issued to the original form of payment. From May 4 to May 11, partial refunds will be available, minus a service fee ($50 for in-person registrations and $25 for virtual). No refunds will be issued after May 11. To cancel, please email ocrevents@mit.edu.