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Smartwatch detects anxiety and stress in real time

Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo
Meeting Announcement

The experimental technology, developed at an Applied Research Center at the State University of Campinas, is already accurate in over 80% of analyses. The research was presented during FAPESP Week London.

Funder: Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo

The future of phage therapy will be decided by more than science alone

Mitochondria-Microbiota Task Force
Meeting Announcement

As antimicrobial resistance continues to threaten modern medicine, international experts will gather at Targeting Phage Therapy 2026 (Valencia, Spain, June 9–10, 2026) to address one of the most pressing questions in infectious disease research: how can phage therapy move from scientific promise to routine clinical practice?

The congress will bring together leading clinicians, researchers, regulators, biotechnology innovators and industry leaders to discuss the scientific, regulatory, manufacturing and clinical challenges shaping the future of bacteriophage-based therapies. Featuring 56 scientific communications, the meeting will explore personalized phage therapy, engineered phages, hospital implementation, GMP manufacturing, regulatory pathways and One Health applications. As antibiotic resistance continues to rise worldwide, the event aims to identify practical solutions that can accelerate the responsible integration of phage therapy into healthcare systems and improve patient access to innovative treatments.

Meeting: Targeting Phage Therapy 2026

International Conference on Nutrition in Medicine tackles today’s most pressing nutrition topics in Washington, D.C., Aug. 13-15

Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine
Meeting Announcement

Are ultra-processed foods actually good for you? What is the future for GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy? How did politics and industry influence the new Dietary Guidelines for Americans? What is causing the surge in the tickborne alpha-gal syndrome meat allergy and how can people protect themselves? These are just a few of today’s most pressing nutrition topics that more than 30 of the world’s leading nutrition experts will tackle at the 14th annual International Conference on Nutrition in Medicine, taking place in Washington, D.C., Aug. 13-15, 2026.

Brazil must overcome environmental and technological obstacles to make rare earth mining viable

Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo
Meeting Announcement

During FAPESP Week London, expert Fernando Landgraf pointed out that, beyond its mineral potential, the country must master the stages of refining and producing inputs that are globally contested by the United States and China.

Funder: Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo

Brazilian nanotechnology enables precise treatment of skin diseases

Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo
Meeting Announcement

A research group at the University of São Paulo is producing liquid crystal nanoparticles containing therapeutic molecules that reduce inflammation in diseases such as psoriasis and vitiligo. The advances were presented at FAPESP Week London.

Funder: Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo

FAPESP and the United Kingdom launch new phase of scientific cooperation in London

Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo
Meeting Announcement

At the opening of FAPESP Week, participants celebrated the impact of bilateral cooperation and highlighted artificial intelligence and biotechnology as priority areas for the future.

Funder: Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo

New York Valves 2026 to unveil late-breaking research in structural heart disease

Cardiovascular Research Foundation
Meeting Announcement

The Cardiovascular Research Foundation^® (CRF^®) announced the highly anticipated lineup of late-breaking research to be presented at New York Valves: The Structural Heart Summit^TM. The premier educational meeting for the structural heart community will take place June 24-26, 2026, at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, North in New York, NY.

Meeting: New York Valves 2026

Media invitation: Fields Medals and cutting-edge math at ICM 2026 in Philadelphia

Simons Foundation
Meeting Announcement

Members of the press are invited to the world’s most prestigious mathematics conference, which will take place at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia from July 23 to July 30, 2026. Held every four years, the International Congress of Mathematicians (ICM) includes the announcement of the field’s top prizes — including the Fields Medals — as well as top talks from leading mathematicians on cutting-edge developments in the field.

International Conference on Advanced Functional Materials and Technologies (ICAFMT)

Dongguan Institute of Materials Science and Technology, CAS
Meeting Announcement

Driven by a new wave of technological revolution, materials science is transforming. To capture this momentum, the International Conference on Advanced Functional Materials and Technologies (ICAFMT) will be convened in Dongguan, China, from October 23-25, 2026.

ICAFMT26 is dedicated to bridge the gap between advanced materials and intelligent science. By providing a platform for in-depth discussion on new trends, it aims to promote international collaboration and drive global innovation.

Fifth annual HMHRI Research Symposium explores emerging medical technologies

Hackensack Meridian Health
Meeting Announcement

This year’s theme, “Emerging Technologies: Paving the Way for Novel Therapies,” explored the pioneering approaches that are transforming patient outcomes.

Hospital Pharmacy Research Summit & Face-to-Face with SCI Editors successfully held in Hangzhou

FAR Publishing Limited
Meeting Announcement

The Hospital Pharmacy Research Summit & Face-to-Face with SCI Journal Editors/Publisher, organized by the China Medical Education Association (CMEA) , was held on May 30, 2026 at Hangzhou Zhongwei Xiangyi Hotel. Chaired by Prof. Haibin Dai, the event featured discussions on research mindset, academic writing, submission strategies, and research integrity, beginning with his opening address.

Journal: Current Pharmaceutical Analysis

ASCO: Targeted therapy combo nearly doubles time without disease progression for patients with advanced colorectal cancer

University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center
Meeting Announcement

CHICAGO, MAY 31, 2026 ― Updated results from the Phase 3 BREAKWATER trial, led by researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, demonstrated a 56% reduction in the risk of disease progression or death for patients with BRAF V600E mutant metastatic colorectal cancer treated with a targeted therapy combination.

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