MILNER: EVENTS CALENDAR

Use this calendar to find events organised or co-organised by the Milner Therapeutics Institute. If you have questions regarding any event in our calendar, please contact events@milner.cam.ac.uk.

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  • Milner Consortium Call Webinar

    Join this webinar to learn more about the 2025 Milner Consortium Call. Our pharma partners in the Milner Therapeutics Consortium have identified topics for challenges that are a current priority for external collaboration with academics. These projects could provide a better understanding of a disease mechanism or discover and validate new therapeutic targets and can range from reagent sharing […]

  • Milner Seminars – Focus on the microbiome in disease

    Lecture Theatre, Jeffrey Cheah Biomedical Centre Puddicombe Way, Cambridge

    🗓️ 29 January 2025  ⏰ 4:00-5:00pm 📍Lecture Theatre, Jeffrey Cheah Biomedical Centre Join us for the first Milner Seminar of 2025!  Presentations will include time for Q&A and will be followed by refreshments and networking. Focus on the microbiome in disease Agenda 4:00pm Virginia Pedicord, Cambridge Institute of Therapeutic Immunology and Infectious Disease (CITIID), University […]

    Free
  • Cambridge AI Club – AI in Medical Imaging

    Lecture Theatre, Jeffrey Cheah Biomedical Centre Puddicombe Way, Cambridge

    The AI Club brings together the Biomedical AI and Machine Learning community in Cambridge, to discuss common themes and explore different topics and methodologies. 🗓️ 6 February ⏰ 5:15-7:00pm 📍 Lecture Theatre, Jeffrey Cheah Biomedical Centre February Theme: AI in Medical Imaging Speakers: Fernando Perez-Garcia, Microsoft Research Health Futures "Exploring scalable medical image encoders beyond […]

    Free
  • Unlocking IP: Protect, grow, and maximize your start-up’s value

    The Glasshouse Botanic House, 98-100 Hills Road, Cambridge, United Kingdom

    🗓️ 26 February ⏰ 4:00-6:00pm 📍 The Glasshouse, Botanic House, 100 Hills Road, CB2 1PH Join the Founders Growth Community for their upcoming IP workshop. This event is designed for Pre-Series A founders and CEOs in life sciences (biotech, medtech, and healthcare) to help them navigate IP challenges and opportunities while scaling. Key topics include […]

    Free
  • Cambridge AI Club – Foundation Models

    Lecture Theatre, Jeffrey Cheah Biomedical Centre Puddicombe Way, Cambridge

    The AI Club brings together the Biomedical AI and Machine Learning community in Cambridge, to discuss common themes and explore different topics and methodologies. 🗓️ 6 March ⏰ 5:15-7:00pm 📍 Lecture Theatre, Jeffrey Cheah Biomedical Centre March Theme: Foundation Models Speakers: Lucas Camillo, Shift Bioscience and University of Cambridge "CpGPT: a Foundation Model for DNA […]

    Free
  • Milner Seminar – Focus on programmable biology

    Lecture Theatre, Jeffrey Cheah Biomedical Centre Puddicombe Way, Cambridge

    Join us for our March Seminar. Presentations will include time for Q&A and will be followed by refreshments and networking. 🗓️ 19 March | ⏰ 4:00-5:00pm 📍 Lecture Theatre, Jeffrey Cheah Biomedical Centre Focus on programmable biology Agenda 4:00pm Ola Wlodek, Constructive Bio - "New to nature: rewriting life's code to expand the protein universe" […]

    Free
  • The Future of Neurotechnology

    West Hub JJ Thomson Avenue, Cambridge, United Kingdom

    📅 25 March 2025 ⏰ 4:00-5:00 PM, followed by networking 📍West Hub, JJ Thomson Avenue, Cambridge CB3 0US Join Cambridge NeuroWorks to explore cutting-edge advancements in neurotechnology and discover how they will shape the future. This event will provide a platform for cutting-edge discussions, networking, and collaboration, and is a unique opportunity to connect with […]

    Free
  • Founders Growth Community x Innovate Cambridge monthly meeting and networking event

    The Glasshouse Botanic House, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom

    🗓️ Thursday, 27 March ⏰ 12:00pm – 4:00pm – Drop-in session ⏰ 4.00pm – 5.00pm – Networking 📍 The Glasshouse, Botanic House, CB2 1PH Join Founders Growth Community x Innovate Cambridge for the first monthly drop-in and networking event! This is a space for entrepreneurs and startup founders to connect and collaborate. To find out more and sign up for […]

  • Translating research into therapies with the help of computer science

    Centre for Mathematics Wilberforce Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom

    🗓️ 27 March ⏰ 4:30-5:30pm 📍Meeting Room 9 (B0.43), Pavilion B, Centre for Mathematics, Wilberforce Road, Cambridge CB3 0WA This event is organised by the Milner Therapeutics Institute as part of the 2025 Cambridge Festival. The Milner Therapeutics Institute’s mission is to turn basic science discoveries into therapies for patients. Join this event to learn about big data […]

  • FGSL Webinar: Genetic modifier screen in human neurons reveals interaction between SARM1 and rare neuropathies 

    Online

    🗓️ 11 April ⏰ 11:00am-12:00pm 📍 Online Join the Functional Genomics Screening Laboratory (FGSL) team as we welcome Dr Andrea Elser for this special webinar. Speaker: Dr. Andrea Elser, Applied Stem Cell Sciences Team, Centre for Genomics Research, Discovery Sciences, BioPharmaceuticals R&D, AstraZeneca, Gothenburg, Sweden. Abstract: Rare neuropathies, chemotherapy-induced neurodegeneration and SARM1 activity share common characteristics. NAD-consuming enzyme […]

    Free
  • FGC Meeting and Networking Event

    The Glasshouse Botanic House, 98-100 Hills Road, Cambridge, United Kingdom

    🗓️ Wednesday 24 April   ⏰ 12:00-5:00pm 📍The Glasshouse, Cambridge, CB2 1PH Join the Founders Growth Community for their monthly networking session - drop in any time between 12–5pm to connect with fellow founders and industry professionals. Schedule: Networking drop-in: 12:00–4:00pm 1:1 meetings with pharma companies: 30-minute slots between 2:00–4:00pm Evening networking: 4:00–5:00pm To attend: Sign […]

    Free
  • Biotech Matchmaking Event

    Old Divinity School, St John's College Cambridge St Johns St, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom

    🗓️ 29 April 2025 ⏰ 5:45-10:30pm 📍Old Divinity School, St John's College, Cambridge This event is free to attend and brings biotech companies together with early-career life scientists interested in careers in industry. It aims to matchmake students and postdocs with biotech firms, making connections that may lead to future career opportunities. The companies at […]

  • Cambridge AI Club – AI in Drug Discovery

    Lecture Theatre, Jeffrey Cheah Biomedical Centre Puddicombe Way, Cambridge

    🗓️ 8 May ⏰ 5:15-7:00pm 📍 Lecture Theatre, Jeffrey Cheah Biomedical Centre May Theme: AI in Drug Discovery Speaker: David Buterez, Department of Computer Science and Technology, University of Cambridge “Enhancing Drug Discovery Using Transfer Learning and Multi-Fidelity Graph Neural Networks" Schedule: 5.15pm – doors open 5:30pm – presentations begin 6:30pm – networking and pizza […]

    Free
  • Founders Growth Community: 1:1s with Pharma Companies

    The Glasshouse Botanic House, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom

    🗓️ Monday 20 May ⏰ 2:00–4:00pm 📍The Glasshouse, Cambridge, CB2 1PH The Founders Growth Community will be organising 1:1 meetings with Pharma companies ahead of the Masterclass with Nerida Scott. Please register your interest here by 12 May.

  • FGC Masterclass: Building Partnerships to Scale Your Business

    The Glasshouse Botanic House, 98-100 Hills Road, Cambridge, United Kingdom

    🗓️ Monday 20 May  ⏰ 4:00–6:00pm 📍The Glasshouse, Cambridge, CB2 1PH Join us for the next Founders Growth Community masterclass with Nerida Scott, Regional Head of Johnson & Johnson Innovation, EMEA. With over 25 years of experience, Nerida will share expert insights on how to use partnerships as a key driver of scale. Topics include: […]

    Free
  • Connecting Neuroscience: Academia and Innovation

    Newnham College, University of Cambridge Sidgwick Avenue, Cambridge, United Kingdom

    📅 2nd June 2025 ⏲ 09:00-13:30 📍 Lucia Windsor Room, Newnham College, University of Cambridge The agenda for this workshop will include talks from members of Cambridge Neuroscience showcasing the approaches and applications used across neurotechnology/the Brains and Machines theme.  The newly appointed fellows on the Cambridge NeuroWorks programme will each deliver a 5-minute pitch. […]

    Free
  • Milner Seminars – Focus on cardiovascular research

    🗓️ 4 June 2025 ⏰ 4:00-5:00pm 📍Lecture Theatre, Jeffrey Cheah Biomedical Centre Presentations will include time for Q&A and will be followed by refreshments and networking. Focus on cardiovascular research Agenda 4:00pm Sanjay Sinha, Cambridge Stem Cell Institute, University of Cambridge “Application of iPSC-based cardiovascular systems for disease modelling, drug discovery and genomic medicine” 4:30pm […]

  • Cambridge AI Club – New Methods in AI

    Lecture Theatre, Jeffrey Cheah Biomedical Centre Puddicombe Way, Cambridge

    🗓️ 5 June ⏰ 5:15-7:00pm 📍 Lecture Theatre, Jeffrey Cheah Biomedical Centre June Theme: New Methods in AI Speakers: Harshita Sharma, Microsoft “Enhancing Radiology Report Generation With Segmentation-Aware Multimodal LLMs” And Ryan Daniels, Department of Computer Science and Technology, University of Cambridge “Nanowire Networks for Neuromorphic Computing” Schedule: 5.15pm – doors open 5:30pm – presentations […]

    Free
  • Cambridge NeuroWorks – What If Unconference

    The Glasshouse Botanic House, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom

    🗓️ 17 June ⏰ 3:00pm-6:30pm 📍 The Glasshouse, 100 Hills Road, Cambridge Join the unconference shaping the future of neurotech — no panels, no passive listening, just bold ideas, real conversations, and the people actually building what’s next. An unconference is informal and participant-led — there are no fixed agendas or panels. Instead, attendees shape […]

  • Milner Therapeutics Symposium 2025

    West Road Concert Hall and online 11 West Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom

    🗓️ 30 June, 2025 ⏰ 12:00pm-6:30pm 📍 West Road Concert Hall, Cambridge and online The Milner Therapeutics Symposium takes place annually in Cambridge, UK, hosting ~500 delegates in person and >250 online. The Symposium is an opportunity for scientists from academia and industry to discuss their latest research and its potential to be applied in […]