Stanford School of Medicine at Stanford Research Park

Novogene x Alida Biosciences: Lunch and Learn
2026-05-12 12:30 - 14:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Miryan Hall (3145 Porter Drive), 3145 Porter Drive, Palo Alto, California
Novogene x Alida Biosciences: Lunch and Learn!
Come and Join Us!
Novogene and Alida Biosciences are pleased to host a collaborative session focused on the evolving frontiers of epi-transcriptomics. During this presentation, we will explore Novogene’s latest service offerings and provide an in-depth look at our integrated workflow featuring Alida Biosciences’ innovative technology. Join us for lunch to discover how this partnership is streamlining RNA modification profiling and providing researchers with high-resolution insights into the transcriptomic landscape.
Location: Stanford Research Park – 3145 Porter Dr. – Conference Center
Date: May 12, 2026
Time: 12:30pm to 2:30pm
Space is limited — secure your spot today using the sign-up link below!
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NVG-Alida

Wu Tsai Neuro Seminar w/ X. William Yang - SRP Livestream Locations
2026-05-14 12:00 - 13:00 | Stanford Neurosciences Building, 290 Jane Stanford Way, Stanford, CA, 94305, United States
Good morning SOM Stanford Research Park Community,
We invite you to join us for today’s Neurosciences Seminar. The seminar will be held in-person on the main Stanford campus with 3 satellite viewing locations in Stanford Research Park.
🗓️ May 14, 2026
Beyond the inherited CAG: Decoding a neuronal-selective pathogenic cascade in Huntington’s disease
X. William Yang, MD, PhD
University of California, Los Angeles | Host: Andy Tsai (Wyss-Coray Lab)
Huntington’s disease (HD) is caused by a CAG repeat expansion in the huntingtin gene, and disease onset as well as clinical progression are modified by multiple GWAS loci enriched for DNA repair genes, including multiple mismatch repair (MMR) genes and FAN1. Here, I will present a series of studies—primarily using mouse genetic models of HD—to illustrate key pathogenic steps that lead to selective pathogenesis of the striatal medium spiny neurons (MSNs), the most vulnerable neuronal cell types in HD. Our studies show that a subset of HD GWAS/MMR genes (i.e.., Msh3 and Pms1) are key drivers of somatic CAG repeat expansion in the endogenous murine mutant huntingtin (mHtt), with MSNs showing the fastest rates of expansion. Consequently, these mice display somatic repeat length– and threshold-dependent, molecular and pathological phenotypes. Downstream of somatic repeat expansion, polyglutamine (polyQ)-expanded mHtt species accumulate in the nuclei of affected neurons, where they elicit proteotoxicity leading to profound chromatin defects. The latter include erosion of epigenomic signatures of MSN identity. Together, our studies reveal distinct pathogenic steps in HD pathogenesis and provide new insights and model platforms to develop therapies.
⏰ Time: 12:00-1:00 PM (PT)
Come 15 minutes early (11:45 AM) to enjoy coffee, cookies, and conversation with the speaker and your colleagues (main campus location only)
📍 Locations:

Main Campus (in person): Gunn Rotunda (E241), Stanford Neurosciences Building
Stanford Research Park satellite locations:

3172 Porter Drive, Room 253
3174 Porter Drive, Room 140
1070 Arastradero Road, Room 211

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VWR Coffee Hour
2026-05-14 14:00 - 15:00 | Híišen Hall (3165 Porter Drive)
Join us for a VWR Coffee Hour
3165 Porter Dr, RM 253
Thursday, May 14
2PM – 3PM
You’re warmly invited to a coffee hour hosted by VWR. Come meet your support team over coffee, treats, and some lab supply fun!
Contact your VWR Sales Representative:
Andrew Vargas
VWR Sales Representative
M: 408.444.3891
Andrew.Vargas@avantorsciences.com

Vendor: Revvity Ice Cream Social
2026-05-19 11:00 - 13:00 | 1701 Page Mill Road, 1701 Page Mill Road, Palo Alto, CA, 94304, United States
Meet your Revvity Team
Enjoy ice cream on us!
May 19, 2026
11:00AM – 1:00PM PST
The front patio, 1701 Page Mill Rd
Kick off the summer by enjoying free ice cream and networking with your colleagues at the front patio!
Stop by for a treat and learn how we can help streamline your research with specialized focus areas in customized antibodies, no-wash ELISA, automated cell counting & imaging, and gene editing & modulation.

VWR Pizza Hour
2026-05-21 14:00 - 15:00 | Híišen Hall (3165 Porter Drive)
Join us for a VWR Pizza Hour
3165 Porter Dr, Break Room
Thursday, May 21
2PM – 3PM
You’re warmly invited to a coffee hour hosted by VWR. Come meet your support team over coffee, treats, and some lab supply fun!
Contact your VWR Sales Representative:
Andrew Vargas
VWR Sales Representative
M: 408.444.3891
Andrew.Vargas@avantorsciences.com

RapidLab Lunch & Learn
2026-06-01 12:00 - 13:00 | Miryan Hall (3145 Porter Drive), 3145 Porter Drive, Palo Alto, California
RapidLab Lunch & Learn
Learn how you can improve data accuracy, streamline your study workflows all while supporting Animal Welfare goals.
Date: Monday June 1, 2026
Place: 3145 Porter Drive D110 Conference Room
Time: 12:00PM – 1:00PM
RSVP: https://forms.gle/DYnNQZvaj46xqDje6

Cytiva Office Hour
2026-06-04 11:30 - 13:00 | ’Enésmin Hall (1651 Page Mill Rd), 1651 Page Mill Rd, Palo Alto, California, 94304
You’re invited to Cytiva Office Hour:
When: June 4, 11:30am – 1:00pm
Where: Rm 1240, 1651 Page Mill Rd, Palo Alto, CA
Bring your questions on: chromatography, Westering blotting, protein interactions/kinetics, cell culture, molecular diagnostics or anything life science, we’ll try to help! We’ll bring snacks and swags!
Cytiva Contact:
Nitish Agrawal
nitish.agrawal@cytiva.com

Arweh Hall Pizza & Science
2026-06-04 12:00 - 13:00 | ’Arweh Hall (1701 Page Mill Rd), 1701 Page Mill Rd, Palo Alto, California, 94304
Stanford Arweh Hall Monthly Pizza & Science
“Vascular Immunobiology in Pulmonary and Lymphatic Disease”
Thursday, June 4, 2026
12PM – 1PM PST
In Person:
1701 Page Mill Rd, Conference Room 209
Palo Alto, CA
Zoom Details
Meeting ID: 997 0199 2106
Password: [REDACTED]
Sponsored by: Stanford Pediatric GI
Mark Nicolls, MD
Professor of Medicine,
Division Chief of Pulmonary, Allergy & Critical Care Medicine,
and Associate Dean for Research in the School of Medicine, Stanford

CDCM Seminar Series: Frontiers in Cell and Gene Therapy and Regenerative Medicine
2026-06-10 12:00 - 13:00 | California
Dear Colleagues,
I hope everyone is having a great Wednesday.
As some of you may know, the CDCM hosts a monthly seminar series, Frontiers in Cell and Gene Therapy and Regenerative Medicine, that highlights presentations exploring emerging concepts, novel technologies, or translational breakthroughs.
Our next seminar is on June 10th and will feature Jonathan Schwartz, MD (Chief Scientific and Gene Therapy Officer of Rocket Pharmaceuticals). The flyer for the seminar is attached for your convenience.
Additionally, the seminar webpage is now up; you can view the seminar schedule as well as updates here.
Thank you all!
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
12:00PM – 1:00PM
Virtual Seminar

Retro Roadshow at The Hub
2026-06-11 11:45 - 13:30 | The Hub (3215 Porter Drive), 3215 Porter Drive, Palo Alto, California, 94304
Retro Roadshow at The Hub
Thursday, June 11 | 11:45 AM — 1:30 PM | The Hub, 3215 Porter Drive, Palo Alto
Step into the past at The Retro Roadshow, a special experience celebrating the history of technology as part of Stanford Research Park’s 75th anniversary. Explore a collection of rare and historically significant computers and classic video game consoles, and get up close with artifacts from the early days of computing.
Stop by during lunch from 11:45 AM – 1:30 PM to explore the exhibit in a casual setting, interact with the artifacts, and ask questions!
Register

ALIT LifeTech Intro
2026-06-16 10:00 - 14:00 | 1701 Page Mill Road, 1701 Page Mill Road, Palo Alto, CA, 94304, United States
“ALIT is an image-based cell analysis company specializing in cell counting and live-cell analysis. Our instruments count both mammalian and microbial cells and can perform live-cell analysis directly inside the incubator. Ekene Okafor will be in the lobby at 1701 Page Mill Rd from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., so feel free to stop by to discuss how cell counting or live-cell analysis could support your work.”
Best Regards,
Ekene Okafor, MS
Technical Account Manager
ALIT LifeTech Inc

Novogene Lunch & Learn
2026-06-16 12:30 - 14:30 | Miryan Hall (3145 Porter Drive), 3145 Porter Drive, Palo Alto, California
Novogene Lunch & Learn
The Missing Layer – How Proteomics Elevates Your Multiomics
Join us for lunch and an interactive discussion on the growing role of proteomics in modern biological research.
Novogene is pleased to host a Lunch & Learn focused on how protein-level measurements can complement genomics, transcriptomics, and other multiomics approaches to generate deeper biological insights. During this session, we will provide an overview of Novogene’s proteomics capabilities and discuss how integrating proteomic data can help researchers better understand biological function, disease mechanisms, biomarker discovery, and therapeutic response.
Event Details
Date: June 16, 2026
Time: 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Location: Stanford Research Park – 3145 Porter Dr. – Conference Center
Lunch Provided
Whether you are planning a new study or looking to expand an existing multiomics project, this presentation will highlight key applications, experimental considerations, and strategies for incorporating proteomics into your research workflow.
Register Here

BioSci Career Cart
2026-06-17 11:00 - 12:15 | Li Ka Shing Center, 291 Campus Drive, Stanford, CA, 94305Li Ka Shing Center, United States
All Stanford Biosciences graduate students and postdocs are welcome to attend! RSVP is required at the link below to be entered into a raffle.
BioSci Career Cart
Wed, June 17, 11am-12:15pm, LKSC Lobby

Meet our new Associate Director, Amy Brierley
Get your questions answered and receive hands-on tech support for VMock, our resume and interview preparation platform
Enter a raffle to win books on popular career & professional development topics
Enjoy coffee and pastries while supplies last

Register here: https://bit.ly/4gg5BQt
Questions? Email bioscicareers@stanford.edu

"What I Wish I Knew About Luck" at The Hub
2026-06-17 12:00 - 13:00 | The Hub (3215 Porter Drive), 3215 Porter Drive, Palo Alto, California, 94304
What I Wish I Knew About Luck
Wednesday, June 17 | 12:00 PM — 1:00 PM | The Hub, 3215 Porter Drive
We so often hear the quotes, “Fortune favors the prepared mind,” and “The harder I work, the luckier I get.” What do these messages really mean?
Join Tina Seelig, Executive Director of Stanford University Knight-Hennessy Scholars, for an interactive exploration of how opportunity, preparation, and action come together to create luck. Drawing on her work in creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship, Tina shares practical insights on recognizing opportunities, building meaningful connections, and taking steps that move you closer to your goals.
RSVP

ALIT LifeTech Lunch & Learn
2026-06-22 12:00 - 13:00 | Miryan Hall (3145 Porter Drive), 3145 Porter Drive, Palo Alto, California
Lunch & Learn
See Everything, Disturb Nothing
Continuous Kinetic Imaging Inside Your Incubator with the Spica M6
6 plates at once, 5 imaging modes, Sterility intact
When: Monday, June 22, 12:00PM Lunch provided
Where: 3145 Porter Drive, D110 Conference Center
RSVP
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Fisher Scientific SRP Show 2026
2026-06-23 13:30 - 15:00 | Miryan Hall (3145 Porter Drive), 3145 Porter Drive, Palo Alto, California
Fisher Scientific SRP Show 2026
Date: Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Time: 1:30PM – 3:00PM
Location: Rm #D110 – SRP Conference Center
3145 Porter Drive
Palo Alto, CA 94304
Show Features: Product information, technical support, samples, swag and food from several of the many suppliers we support.
Scan the QR code to Pre-register for the event!

Cytiva Office Hour
2026-06-25 11:30 - 13:00 | Híišen Hall (3165 Porter Drive)
You’re invited to: Cytiva Office Hour
When: June 25, 2026 – 11:30am – 1:00pm
Where: 3165 Porter Drive, Palo Alto, CA (Kitchen area/Lobby)
Bring your questions on: chromatography, Western blotting, protein interactions/kinetics, cell culture, molecular diagnostics or anything life science, we’ll try to help! We’ll bring snacks and swags!
Cytiva Contact
Nitish Agrawal
nitish.agrawal@cytiva.com

What Your Wearable Knows Before Your Doctor Does at The Hub
2026-06-25 12:00 - 13:00 | The Hub (3215 Porter Drive), 3215 Porter Drive, Palo Alto, California, 94304
What Your Wearable Knows Before Your Doctor Does
Thursday, June 25 | 12:00 PM — 1:00 PM | The Hub, 3215 Porter Drive, Palo Alto
Consumer wearables like Apple Watch, Oura Ring, and Fitbit are everywhere. Step counts, heart rate, sleep scores… but what can these devices actually measure? And what’s coming next?
In this talk, Ziv Lautman dives into the science behind the wearables on your wrist — what they reliably capture, where the hype outpaces the hardware, and the exciting frontier of detecting novel health biomarkers like stress, heart attack, menopause, and more from the same devices you’re already wearing.
Register

Stanford Arweh Hall Pizza & Science
2026-07-02 12:00 - 13:00 | ’Arweh Hall (1701 Page Mill Rd), 1701 Page Mill Rd, Palo Alto, California, 94304
Stanford Arweh Hall Monthly Pizza & Science
“Teaching Medical AI New Capabilities”
Ashwin Kumar, PhD Candidate at Stanford University, Stanford Center for Artificial Intelligence in Medicine and Imaging (AIMI)
Thursday, July 2, 2026
12:00PM – 1:00PM (PST)
In person: 1701 Page Mill Road, Conference Room 209, Palo Alto, CA
Zoom details
Meeting ID: 997 0199 2106
Password: [REDACTED]
Sponsored by: Stanford Pediatric GI

America's Semiquincentennial Celebration: Ice Cream Social at The Hub
2026-07-02 16:00 - 18:00 | The Hub (3215 Porter Drive), 3215 Porter Drive, Palo Alto, California, 94304
America’s Semiquincentennial Celebration: Ice Cream Social at The Hub
Thursday, July 2 | 4:00 PM — 6:00 PM | The Hub, 3215 Porter Drive
Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with an afternoon of sweet treats, live music, and games at The Hub. Join us as we mark America’s semiquincentennial, commemorating 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
Enjoy a build-your-own ice cream sundae bar, refreshing lemonade, and live music in a relaxed outdoor setting. Take part in a casual game of bingo for a chance to receive a commemorative color-changing cup.
RSVP

How to Talk About Money at The Hub
2026-07-15 12:00 - 13:00 | The Hub (3215 Porter Drive), 3215 Porter Drive, Palo Alto, California, 94304
How to Talk About Money
Wednesday, July 15 | 12:00 PM — 1:00 PM | The Hub, 3215 Porter Drive, Palo Alto
Money shapes many of the decisions we make, yet talking about it is often one of the hardest conversations to have.
Join Danial Khan as he explores how our money mindset influences relationships and learn practical strategies for approaching financial conversations with greater confidence, empathy, and clarity. Leave with simple tools to navigate money discussions, reduce stress, and build stronger relationships, now and in the future.
RSVP

The State of Democracy with Larry Diamond at The Hub
2026-07-22 17:00 - 18:30 | The Hub (3215 Porter Drive), 3215 Porter Drive, Palo Alto, California, 94304
The State of Democracy with Larry Diamond
Wednesday, July 22 | 5:00 PM — 6:30 PM | The Hub, 3215 Porter Drive
What is the future of democracy? Join Larry Diamond for a timely discussion on the challenges facing democracies around the world, from rising authoritarianism and political polarization to declining trust in democratic institutions. Learn what these trends mean for the future and the actions that can help strengthen democratic societies.
Register

"Summer Sips” at The Hub
2026-07-23 16:00 - 18:00 | The Hub (3215 Porter Drive), 3215 Porter Drive, Palo Alto, California, 94304
“Summer Sips” at The Hub
Thursday, July 23 | 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM | The Hub, 3215 Porter Drive
Join us for complimentary wine cocktail tasting, appetizers, and live music at Stanford Research Park’s Summer Social.
Enjoy a fun, interactive tasting of refreshing summer wine cocktails created by Coupa Café in collaboration with award winning Just Enough Wines. Guests will also have the opportunity to learn about the wines directly from Just Enough Wines while sampling the cocktails.
RSVP

Stanford Preclinical Imaging Hands-On Workshop
2026-07-29 08:00 - 2026-07-31 17:00 | California
July 29 – 31, 2026
Celebrating Imaging Foundations, Applications, and Innovations
This three-day workshop is designed to provide comprehensive hands-on training on pre-clinical and molecular imaging. The program will feature expert-led lectures along with practical hands-on experience of multi-modality imaging using animal models.
Program Highlights – Core Topics

Advances: Latest methodologies, emerging technologies, and clinical translation pathways.
Instrumentation: Core principles of state-of-the-art modalities and technologies.
Imaging Agents: Probes for visualizing biological processes at cellular and molecular levels.
Animal Handling: Best practices – Anesthesia, injection, and reproducible imaging.
Software Solutions: Computational tools, image analysis workflows, and AI-powered tools.
Facility Operations: Resource management, quality control, and data integrity standards.

Stanford Arweh Hall Monthly Pizza & Science
2026-08-06 12:00 - 13:00 | 1701 Page Mill Road, 1701 Page Mill Road, Palo Alto, CA, 94304, United States
Dear SRP Community:
Connect with your scientific neighbors, showcase your work, and spark new collaborations right here in Arweh Hall!
Our next ‘Arweh Hall Pizza & Science Forum will be held on Thursday August 6th, 12-1pm, in conference room 209, Arweh Hall (1701 Page Mill Road). Pizza will be served. Bring your own beverage.
Our speaker will be Adam Andruksa, MD, MS (engineering), Assistant Professor of Pulmonary, Allergy, and Critical Care Medicine at Stanford University, and the title of his talk is “Single-Cell and Spatial Dissection of Immune-Driven Pulmonary Vascular Disease.”
We look forward to seeing you there!
Warmly,
Sohail Husain, Professor of Pediatrics, Gastroenterology
Fadi Lakkis, Professor of Medicine, Nephrology

5th Annual Stanford Research Park Symposium and Poster Session
2026-09-10 10:00 - 13:30 | Miryan Hall (3145 Porter Drive), 3145 Porter Drive, Palo Alto, California
5th Annual Stanford Research Park Symposium and Poster Session
Miryan Hall Conference Center (3145 Porter Drive)
Sept 10, 2026 | 10 – 1:30PM

Guest speakers
Poster Exhibition
Top 3 Posters Awarded $100 Each!
Mingle with fellow SoM scientists
Lunch will be provided!
