Harvard i-lab | 2014 Deans' Health & Life Sciences Challenge Kickoff
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摘要
2014 Deans' Health & Life Sciences Challenge Kickoff
We are excited to invite you all to the kickoff celebration of the second Deans' Health and Life Sciences Challenge at the i-lab.
Our keynote speaker, Professor George Daley (HMS, BCH & Dana Farber) will share his thoughts on translating the potential of health and life sciences research to solutions that improve people's health and lives given his experience in the biotechnology, pharmaceutical and venture capital industries. More information about Prof. Daley can be found here.
Gordon Jones, i-lab Managing Director, and Professor Joe Lassiter, i-lab faculty chair, will talk about this year's focus areas, timeline, workshops, and the application and judging process. We cap it all off with the opportunity for you to start networking with potential teammates!
Registration is required for the event. Food and refreshments will be served.
NOTE: We will have a direct "Longwood to i-lab" bus for this event (one trip). More info will be sent to registrants.
About the Challenge
The Deans' Health & Life Sciences Challenge is designed to support students, postdoctoral and clinical fellows develop, test, validate and execute innovative solutions that will improve health delivery and patient lives. This opportunity provides a platform to tackle four unique topics by using the resources of the i-lab and taking advantage of the interdisciplinary network available at Harvard, the Boston/Cambridge community and beyond.
The i-lab will host a series of skill-building workshops and networking events related to the challenge. Up to six finalist teams will receive $5,000, expert mentorship and working space at the i-lab to help nurture and grow their ideas. Winning teams will split a grand prize of $50,000 in prize money and receive summer residency at the i-lab. More details regarding the challenge timeline and guidelines can be found here.
The i-lab will play an active role as host to the teams as they develop and refine their ideas, assisting students by hosting workshops, providing guidance, and giving them access to our resources and facility throughout the Challenge.
Challenge Topics
Stem Cell & Regenerative Medicine
Stem cell and regenerative science has the potential to transform human health. At one level, stem cell science can provide a platform for new modes of drug discovery and testing. At another, the science can lead to novel therapies involving repairing, replacing, enhancing and/or regenerating cells, tissues and organs. There are high hopes that discoveries in laboratories will be implemented clinically to transform patient lives. We are looking for plans that harness the potential of stem cell science.
Medical Devices & Biomedical Materials
The invention of medical devices that improve clinical outcomes and biomedical materials that facilitate new medical approaches are crucial to advancements in health. The creation of such tools requires cross-disciplinary collaboration, expertise and ingenuity. We are seeking ideas that combine engineering, science, medicine and business for medical devices and biomedical materials that will benefit patients.
Early Detection & Diagnostic Tests
Early detection and diagnosis of diseases, infections and other conditions results in better health management. We are interested in novel, cost-effective and accurate early detection and diagnostic assays and tests that will allow individuals and their caregivers to take preemptive and/or informed measures to maintain or improve quality of life.
Addressing the World's Aging Population
Aging populations across the world necessitate transformation in elder care. Examples include therapies for neurodegenerative diseases, technologies that help monitor and manage chronic conditions, and services for compassionate care and counseling. We seek entrepreneurial solutions to address the myriad health and societal issues faced by an aging global population.
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