CELEBRATING VISIONARY PHILANTHROPY
April 26, 2023
3:30 PM Symposium & Reception
American Academy of Arts and Sciences
You are invited to a symposium showcasing 14 years of innovation and a reception to celebrate the visionary philanthropy of Hansjörg Wyss MBA ’65. Every day, members of the Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering at Harvard University work to reimagine solutions to some of our world’s most pressing challenges.
There is no parking at the Academy of Arts and Sciences. Parking is available at the Oxford Street Garage, 52 Oxford Street, starting at 3:00 p.m.
Shuttle buses will be available to and from the symposium. Please mention that you are attending the Wyss event when entering the garage.
The afternoon will showcase Hansjörg Wyss's inspiring vision for a reimagined world made possible by his generous partnership with Harvard University and its affiliates.
3:30 PM
Registration and Light Refreshments
American Academy of Arts and Sciences136 Irving Street, Cambridge, MA
4:00 PM
Symposium Begins
American Academy of Arts and SciencesNorton's Woods Conference Center
Join us as we explore the highlights of the Wyss Institute's scientific innovation and technology translation from the last 14 years.
Welcome & Introduction
Don Ingber, Founding Director and Core Faculty, Wyss Institute at Harvard University
Angelika Fretzen, Technology Translation Director & Chief Operating Officer, Wyss Institute at Harvard University
14 Years of Technology Innovation
How can we restore mobility to the sick and injured?
Contributing Faculty: Jim Collins, Conor Walsh, Rob Wood, David PaydarfarVerve Motion
Presenter: Ignacio Galiana, CEO, Verve Motion (former Wyss Staff Engineer)Contributing Faculty: Conor Walsh
How can we increase energy efficiency?
Contributing Faculty: Joanna Aizenberg, Martin Bechtholdt, Don IngberAdhere
Presenter: Benjamin Freedman, Postdoctoral Fellow, Wyss InstituteContributing Faculty: Dave Mooney
ReadCoor
Presenter: Sam Inverso, Director of Business Development - Partnerships, Wyss Institute & Co-Founder, ReadCoor (acquired by 10x Genomics)Contributing Faculty: George Church
How can we get diagnostics to patients faster?
Contributing Faculty: David Walt, Peng Yin, Jim Collins, George Church, Don IngberSpear Bio
Presenter: Feng Xuan, Co-Founder & CTO, Spear Bio Inc.Contributing Faculty: Peng Yin
eRAPID
Presenter: Pawan Jolly, Senior Scientist, Wyss InstituteContributing Faculty: Don Ingber
How do we make safer and more effective drugs?
Contributing Faculty: Don Ingber, Kevin Kit Parker, Chris ChenAminoX
Presenter: Helena de Puig, Postdoctoral Fellow, Wyss InstituteContributing Faculty: George Church, Jim Collins
How can we better treat brain diseases?
Contributing Faculty: Don Ingber with Jim Gorman (ATT)Rejuvenate Bio
Presenter: Daniel Oliver, Founder & CEO, Rejuvenate Bio (former Wyss Entrepreneur-in-Residence)Contributing Faculty: George Church
How can we train the immune system to fight cancer?
Contributing Faculty: Dave Mooney, William ShihReConstruct
Presenter: Luba Perry, Senior Scientist, Wyss InstituteContributing Faculty: Chris Chen, Jennifer Lewis
How can we feed the world?
Contributing Faculty: Pam Silver, George Church, Kevin Kit ParkerEnhance
Presenter: Max Schubert, Scientist, Wyss InstituteContributing Faculty: George Church
Hansjörg’s generosity has helped enable over 4,000 patent filings, more than 100 licensing agreements, and 55 start-ups, as well as numerous industry collaborations. Since its founding 14 years ago, the Wyss Institute and its researchers have realized a unique model of technology translation and cross-disciplinary research, as well as disruptive innovations that are improving and saving lives.
The health and safety of our guests is our top priority. We ask that guests abide by state, local, and University COVID-19 guidelines and protocols. We also ask guests to read all communications from the University sent in advance of this event to ensure you are up to date on the current policies and protocols.