Leading researchers and top industry innovators discussed how cutting-edge engineering and biosensing are revealing the dynamic signals of human health—driving the next generation of breakthroughs in diagnostics, therapeutics, and human performance.
Hosted by Boston University's College of Engineering, the annual Catalyst Summit brings together faculty, alumni, industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and students to explore the ideas and innovations shaping the future. Attendees gain new perspectives on emerging technologies, groundbreaking research, and engineering's role in solving society's greatest challenges.
Location
Boston University Duan Family Center for Computing & Data Sciences
665 Comm Ave., Boston MA 02215
17th Floor
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Thursday, September 17 | 5:30–7:30 pm
A conversation with Noubar Afeyan, CEO and Founder of Flagship Pioneering, and Boston University President Melissa Gilliam
Reception & Networking
Friday, September 18 | 8:30 am–2:30 pm
Breakfast & Opening Remarks
Fireside Chat: Ed Baker, Chief Product Officer of WHOOP, in conversation with James Galagan, Scientific Founder & Co-Creator of BioSens8, Professor at Boston University
Panel: Reading the Body Without Breaking It: The Future of Biosensing
Keynote: Julie Kim, CEO of Takeda, in conversation with Colin Duckett, Provost of Boston University
Lightning Talks: Building Health Innovation Responsibly
Lunch, Networking & Innovation Showcase
Fireside Chat: Shyamal Patel, SVP of Science at Oura Ring, in conversation with Brian Dunkin (ENG’85), Chief Medical Officer and VP of Medical Affairs of Boston Scientific
Distinguished Alumni Awards