The Next Wave of Bio x AI

On May 6, MIT CHIEF presents Bio x AI — an evening of keynote talks, panel discussion, and networking centered on the next wave of biotech entrepreneurship.

Bringing together leaders from academia, industry, and venture, the event is designed to spark thoughtful conversation around where this field is headed and what it takes to build within it.

From discovery to commercialization, from research to venture creation, this gathering offers a closer look at the ideas, decisions, and opportunities defining the future of Bio x AI.

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Keynote Talks (6:30 – 7:30 PM)

Prof. Jing-Ke Weng

Professor of Chemistry, Chemical Biology, and Bioengineering at Northeastern University; Director of the Institute for Plant-Human Interface (IPHI); former Associate Professor of Biology at MIT (2013–2023); Co-Founder of DoubleRainbow Biosciences

Prof. Bill Lotter

Assistant Professor at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Harvard Medical School; previously CTO & Co-Founder of DeepHealth Inc. (acquired by RadNet Inc.)

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Panel Discussion (7:30 – 8:30 PM)

The Next Wave of Biotech Entrepreneurship

• Prof. Jing-Ke Weng — Northeastern University / DoubleRainbow Biosciences

• Prof. Bill Lotter — Dana-Farber Cancer Institute / Harvard Medical School

• Hermione He — VC Investor, former Pharma Leader

• Dr. Matt Henn — CSO & EVP, Seres Therapeutics

• Dr. Yan Kou — Senior Director, GSK R&D and Technology

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Networking Reception (8:30 – 9:30 PM)

Continue the conversation with speakers and fellow attendees. Light refreshments provided.

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📅 May 6, 2026 | 6:00 PM Check-in | 6:30 – 9:30 PM

📍 MIT Campus (room details shared upon registration)

🔗 Register here: https: //luma.com/4iogsb41

Hosted by MIT-CHIEF