Inaugural Symposium Hosted by the Department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology

Breaking Boundaries from Discovery to CuresClick on the image to view bigger.

April 3, 2026, GBSF, Davis Campus

Event Highlights

  • 11:45-12:45 p.m.: Keynote Seminar
  • 12:45-1:15 p.m.: Lunch for the Attendees (GBSF Lobby)
  • 1:15-3:30 p.m.: Electric Panel Discussion (GBSF Auditorium)
  • 3:30-5:30 p.m.: Celebration Reception (GBSF Lobby)

Supported by the MIND Institute, UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center, Women in Medicine and Health Sciences, and UC Davis Biomedical Sciences Graduate Groups.

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Keynote Lecture

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From Bench to Bedside and Beyond - AAV Gene Therapy Development, Promises, Challenges and Opportunities

April 3, 2026, GBSF Auditorium

Kathrin Meyer
Co-Founder and Chief Scientific Officer
Neela Therapeutics Inc.

Panel Discussion

Biotech Boundaries - Accelerating Careers Beyond the Lab: A Forum for UC Davis Innovators

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Paul Carter
Genentech, Inc.

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Sandra Reynoso
Paramag Inc.

Satya Dandekar's photo
Satya Dandekar
UC Davis

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Kathrin Meyer
Neela Therapeutics Inc.

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Joe Lewcock
Denali Therapeutics

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Francesca Barone
Altasciences

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Brandon Zipp
Placer Biosciences