

Here are some of the best *free* events for learning about advances in bioengineering / synthetic biology and drug discovery.
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Conference #1
CytoData
This conferences included lectures in the latest machine learning and technical advances with microscopy and other high-throughput assays. Hosted by @RecursionPharma.
Click on "Agenda" for recordings and slides. https://www.rxrx.ai/cytodata2020
CytoData
This conferences included lectures in the latest machine learning and technical advances with microscopy and other high-throughput assays. Hosted by @RecursionPharma.
Click on "Agenda" for recordings and slides. https://www.rxrx.ai/cytodata2020
Conference #2
Aging Research and Drug Discovery (ARDD)
Due to COVID, this event was virtual and recorded - and all the talks are available online! Organized by @biogerontology. https://agingpharma.org/
Aging Research and Drug Discovery (ARDD)
Due to COVID, this event was virtual and recorded - and all the talks are available online! Organized by @biogerontology. https://agingpharma.org/
Conference #3
AI Cures Drug Discovery Conference
Hosted by @AIHealthMIT, an incredible lineup with topics including molecular property prediction, biophysical modeling, target ID, and more.
https://www.aicures.mit.edu/drugdiscoveryconference
Select talks are available here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZcvyq03BFhKAnuNMKAFL5ryg8aE-c2dT
AI Cures Drug Discovery Conference
Hosted by @AIHealthMIT, an incredible lineup with topics including molecular property prediction, biophysical modeling, target ID, and more.
https://www.aicures.mit.edu/drugdiscoveryconference
Select talks are available here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZcvyq03BFhKAnuNMKAFL5ryg8aE-c2dT
Conference #4
The Dish
This virtual conference, hosted by @PetriBio, featured keynotes and panels from speakers @geochurch, @daphnekoller, @ldtimmerman, @Geneticdesigner, @stanlap, @alectricity, @reshmapshetty, @EmilyLeproust, and more. https://www.petri.bio/thedish
The Dish
This virtual conference, hosted by @PetriBio, featured keynotes and panels from speakers @geochurch, @daphnekoller, @ldtimmerman, @Geneticdesigner, @stanlap, @alectricity, @reshmapshetty, @EmilyLeproust, and more. https://www.petri.bio/thedish
Conference #5
GRO Your Career Conference
Hosted by @GROBiotech, this conference is a showcase of biotech (careers, science, business) in New York City and beyond. https://groyourcareer2020.splashthat.com
GRO Your Career Conference
Hosted by @GROBiotech, this conference is a showcase of biotech (careers, science, business) in New York City and beyond. https://groyourcareer2020.splashthat.com
Conference #6
BioDesign Conference
Organized by @a_jaramillo_r. This conference featured phenomenal speakers on some of the latest advances in synthetic biology.
Most recorded talks are available after registration.
https://www.biodesign-conference.com/
BioDesign Conference
Organized by @a_jaramillo_r. This conference featured phenomenal speakers on some of the latest advances in synthetic biology.
Most recorded talks are available after registration.
https://www.biodesign-conference.com/
Conference #7
Virtual BioPharmaceutical Summit
Includes speakers on drug discovery, delivery, and manufacturing. Organized by @MicroGEMbio. https://biopharmaceuticalsummit2020.vfairs.com/
Virtual BioPharmaceutical Summit
Includes speakers on drug discovery, delivery, and manufacturing. Organized by @MicroGEMbio. https://biopharmaceuticalsummit2020.vfairs.com/
Conference #8
Cell Therapy News Events
Compiled by @celltherapynews, this is an aggregator of cell therapy-related events and conferences from around the world, some of which are free. https://www.stemcellsciencenews.com/science-events/
Cell Therapy News Events
Compiled by @celltherapynews, this is an aggregator of cell therapy-related events and conferences from around the world, some of which are free. https://www.stemcellsciencenews.com/science-events/
Conference #9
National Symposium on Drug Repurposing for Future Pandemics
@ProjectTDC presents a fantastic group of speakers on machine learning applied to discovery, analysis, and optimization of therapeutics. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoInyQAn2yx65Ixztfi1jZw
National Symposium on Drug Repurposing for Future Pandemics
@ProjectTDC presents a fantastic group of speakers on machine learning applied to discovery, analysis, and optimization of therapeutics. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoInyQAn2yx65Ixztfi1jZw
Conference #10
Fifty Years http://Impact.Tech Seminars
This is not a conference, but seminars by @impactdottech @fiftyyears cover business, biology, important applications, and everything in between.
https://impact.tech/
Recordings here
https://youtube.com/channel/UCdelYjndvi5osmI6K8DOjjQ
Fifty Years http://Impact.Tech Seminars
This is not a conference, but seminars by @impactdottech @fiftyyears cover business, biology, important applications, and everything in between.
https://impact.tech/
Recordings here

I hope most of these conferences and talks keep a virtual option or continue to post recordings.
Are there other events that I missed? Let me know.
Are there other events that I missed? Let me know.
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