Translational Resource Center

AAE Annual Meeting 2026 (American Association of Endodontists)
2026-04-15 - 2026-04-18 | Salt Lake City, UT
AAE26 comes to Salt Lake City, Utah, April 15-18, 2026, bringing together exceptional education, hands-on learning and time to reconnect with colleagues from around the world.

Leveraging Government Funding to Grow Your Early Stage Biotech Business (Bench2Market Talks)
2026-04-15 | Webinar
The Bench2Market Talks series is created to provide commercialization guidance to the university research community.

18th AIChE Midwest Regional Conference (American Institute of Chemical Engineering)
2026-04-14 | Chicago, IL
Organized by the Chicago Local Section, the MRC provides an opportunity for engineers and scientists in the region and beyond to learn about new technologies and network with others in the field. A particular objective of the conference is to build technical relationships between industrial practitioners and researchers in the governmental and academic spheres.

Feedback Wanted - Developing the NIH-Wide Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2027-2031 (National Institute of Health)
2026-04-08 | Webinar
NIH seeks community feedback on the next agency-wide strategic plan. This plan will guide our work over the next five years to fulfill our mission for the American people.
Input from the research community, stakeholders, and the public is essential to ensure transparency in what we do and advance the principles of gold standard science that we all apply to our daily work.

2026 AIChE Annual Meeting Call for Abstracts is Open! (American Institute of Chemical Engineering)
2026-04-08 | Minneapolis, MN
Submit your abstract for the 2026 AIChE Annual Meeting now!
The deadline for general submissions is April 8, 2026.

NSF I-Corps Hub Great Lakes Region | University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee I-Corps - Spring 2026 (University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee)
2026-04-06 - 2026-05-04 | Milwaukee, WI
This I-Corps course provides a set of skills and entrepreneurial knowledge that can be applied to any career path. It uses the Lean LaunchPad method to give participants a working knowledge of how to think about their innovation ideas from a business and customer perspective, as well as how to conduct customer discovery interviews; the first step in any commercialization process. This free, online course is for faculty, researchers, postdocs, and students interested in practicing and honing their innovation skills. It is open to non-university participants as well.

NSF I-Corps Hub Great Lakes Region | University of Iowa I-Corps - April 2026 (University of Iowa)
2026-04-06 - 2026-05-04 | Webinar
The NSF I-Corps program at the University of Iowa, led by the John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center (JPEC), helps researchers, innovators, and early-stage startups explore the commercial potential of their work and make a real impact in the world. Through hands-on customer discovery and the Lean Startup approach, participants learn how to test assumptions, refine their value propositions, and better understand the people they aim to serve. This four-week program is open to faculty, graduate students, staff, and entrepreneurs developing STEM-based innovations or research-driven ideas. Participants work alongside experienced instructors and mentors to gain insights that shape smarter decisions around product development and market fit.

Intro to the NSF I-Corps Teams program (National Science Foundation)
2026-04-02 | Webinar
The U.S. National Science Foundation invites you to an NSF Innovation Corps (I-Corps™) Teams webinar to learn more about this immersive entrepreneurial training program.

B2M Talks: Passion, Perseverance, & Progress | An Entrepreneurial Journey in Tissue Therapeutics (Biolocity)
2026-04-01 | Webinar
This discussion will focus on the personal side of the journey of an academic engineering researcher turned entrepreneur – founding and building their first company, establishing their team, developing a FDA regulated product, establishing manufacturing, and highlighting many of the lessons learned a long the way. The discussion will continue with further reflection on what early-stage entrepreneurs coming out of academia could expect on their own journeys and how we can support each other in bringing incredible technologies into the world as commercialized products.

Pitch Your Tendon Research in 60 Seconds (Orthopaedic Research Society)
2026-03-28 | Charlotte, NC
Applications are now open for the ORS 2026 Tendon Section Elevator Pitch Competition. Apply by March 2 at 5:00 PM Central.

ORS 2026 Annual Meeting (Orthopaedic Research Society)
2026-03-27 - 2026-03-31 | Charlotte, NC
Join us for the ORS 2026 Annual Meeting, taking place March 27–31, 2026, in Charlotte, North Carolina, at the Charlotte Convention Center.

IADR/AADOCR/CADR General Session & Exhibition (IADR/AADOCR/CADR)
2026-03-25 - 2026-03-28 | San Diego, CA
The IADR General Session & Exhibition is the official annual meeting of the International Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research, bringing together researchers, clinicians, and industry professionals from across the world. The 104th General Session, taking place March 25–28, 2026 in San Diego, will feature cutting-edge oral and poster presentations, interactive Hands-on Workshops, Lunch & Learning Sessions, Keynote Addresses, and expert-led Symposia. Held in conjunction with the Annual Meetings of the AADOCR and CADR, this is a unique opportunity to share your research, explore the latest scientific and technological advances, and connect with the global oral health research community.

2026 Society for Biomaterials Annual Meeting & Exposition (Society for Biomaterials)
2026-03-25 - 2026-03-28 | Atlanta, GA
The Society For Biomaterials is excited to host its 51st anniversary at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta from March 25-28, 2026, in Atlanta, Georgia.

2026 ADEA Annual Session & Exhibition (American Dental Education Association)
2026-03-21 - 2026-03-24 | Montreal, Canada
Join us for Bridging Pathways, Advancing Access – the 2026 ADEA Annual Session & Exhibition – on March 21-24, in modern and multicultural Montréal, Canada.

Investor-Ready IP: How to Present Intellectual Property with Confidence (NHLBI Catalyze)
2026-03-13 | Webinar
In this upcoming Catalyze webinar, Gautam Prakash will provide practical guidance for company founders on how to clearly and confidently communicate IP strength in investor conversations.

Regulatory Science Symposium – Innovations in Therapeutics for Aging and Age-Related Diseases (Keck School of Medicine of USC)
2026-03-13 | Los Angeles, CA
Join us for a one-day symposium to learn about advancements in the field of aging and age-related diseases and gain insights on the regulatory approaches for bringing these therapies to the market. You will also have the opportunity to network with other professionals in clinical and translational research. This event is open to the clinical research workforce, industry, and academia.

Medical Device Submissions Series: Premarket Approval (PMA) Workshop (AdvaMed)
2026-02-26 - 2026-02-27 | Webinar
Move beyond generic AI tools and templates to gain real-time insights about the PMA pathway from FDA leaders and industry experts who know the complexities of bringing novel devices to market. Learn step-by-step strategies for preparing a PMA submission, tailored to real-world challenges and FDA expectations.

Modeling Human Development: Gene Networks, Organoids, and AI Tools
2026-02-26 | Webinar
Join us for a special webinar featuring the ISSCR AI and Digital Biology Symposium Poster Award Winners as they share their award-winning research. Discover innovative approaches using high-throughput models, AI, and computational biology to advance our understanding of human development. Hear from rising leaders and stay at the forefront of stem cell science.

Medical Device Submissions Series: Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) Workshop
2026-02-25 | Webinar
Navigating the IDE process demands real-world guidance from those who review and approve submissions. At this workshop, FDA leaders and industry experts provide hands-on instruction on preparing IDEs and avoiding common submission pitfalls to leave you confident in your ability to move devices from concept to approval.

Medical Device Submissions Workshop Series: Exclusive Training with FDA
2026-02-23 - 2026-02-27 | Webinar
When you’re working on a new device submission application, real guidance makes the difference. AdvaMed’s 510(k) & De Novo, IDE, & PMA Workshops unite FDA and industry experts to answer your real-time questions.

Medical Device Submissions Series: 510(k) & De Novo Workshop
2026-02-23 - 2026-02-24 | Webinar
Move your 510(k) & De Novo submissions forward with interactive training that goes beyond the online checklists and tools. Learn directly from FDA and industry experts, ask your pressing questions to move your submissions forward, and gain actionable strategies to strengthen your regulatory knowledge.

BPS 2026: 70th Annual Meeting (Biophysical Society)
2026-02-21 - 2026-02-25 | San Francisco, CA
The BPS2026 Annual Meeting in San Francisco will showcase Biophysics by the Bay, highlighting the exciting advances in science and technology brought forth by big data and AI.

Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting (Chicago Dental Society)
2026-02-19 - 2026-02-21 | Chicago, IL
The Chicago Dental Society invites you to the 161st Midwinter Meeting, taking place from February 19th to 21st, 2026, at McCormick Place West, Chicago IL.

Caring for Patients with Trauma and Stress (CareQuest Institute)
2026-02-19 | Webinar
Join CareQuest Institute on Thursday, February 19 from 7–8 p.m. ET for a webinar — eligible for 1 free CE credit — that will share practical, person-centered strategies providers can use to support individuals who have experienced traumatic events.

Redefining Recovery: Addressing TBI as a Chronic Condition (National Academy of Sciences)
2026-02-12 | Webinar
Join a webinar ​to examine the latest science on chronic traumatic brain injury, as well as variables that influence recovery and service gaps facing individuals and families.
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is increasingly recognized not as a single, time-limited event, but as a condition that may affect an individual’s cognition, mental health, physical functioning, and daily living over months, years, or even a lifetime.
The National Academies’ Forum on Traumatic Brain Injury, in conjunction with the Brain Injury Association of America, will host a webinar to discuss opportunities to strengthen clinical care, improve access to resources, and better align health and social services with the needs of people living with chronic TBI symptoms. The webinar will highlight actionable strategies that health care professionals, policymakers, advocates, caregivers, and individuals with lived experience can take to improve outcomes and quality of life for the millions of Americans affected by brain injury.

Yankee Dental Congress 2026 (Massachusetts Dental Society)
2026-01-29 - 2026-01-31 | Boston, MA
Join the dental community at the 51st annual Yankee Dental Congress, New England’s largest gathering of dental professionals, for an event celebrating half a century of excellence.

Strategies to Enhance Pediatric Health Research Funded by NIH: Report Release Webinar (National Academies)
2026-01-28 | Webinar
Join the National Academies on Wednesday, January 28, from 3:00 – 4:00 PM ET for a public release webinar in support of a new report offering recommendations for how the National Institutes of Health (NIH), with the support of Congress, can best support pediatric health research and improve the health of American children.

Creating Investor Currency: Learn How to Turn a Go-to Market Strategy Into Gold
2026-01-21 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Detroit) | Webinar
Founder of iniMEG Consulting will share lessons from MedTech startups — including one that failed despite FDA clearance — and show practical steps to integrate commercial planning, de-risk your startup, and win investor confidence before launch.

Join us in the New Year: Is Catalyze Right for You? Program Eligibility, Support, and What to Expect
2026-01-09 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Detroit)
Join Catalyze leadership for a programmatic webinar designed to help prospective applicants determine whether the Catalyze program is the right fit for their translational research or technology development efforts. This session will provide a clear, practical overview of Catalyze’s funding and translational support ecosystem, eligibility criteria, and application expectations.

BPS 2025: Los Angeles, CA
2025-12-15 08:00 - 2025-12-19 17:00 UTC
