BALSA Annual Meeting
The Age of Bio: Brazilian Roots, Global Impact
A day bringing Brazilian leaders in U.S. life sciences together for mentorship, exchange, and new opportunities.
Attendance is limited and by invitation. Submit the interest form to be considered.
The Age of Bio: Brazilian Roots, Global Impact
We have entered the Age of Bio, when advances in biology are reshaping how we treat disease, develop medicines, produce food, and protect the environment.
Brazilians are shaping that shift across U.S. academia, industry, government, startups, and investment. Their careers take talent and ambition, plus the quieter work of navigating unfamiliar systems and building networks far from home.
The inaugural meeting brings that talent together. We trace where these careers began and where they are headed through leaders who built influence abroad, next-generation research, mentorship, and conversation.
More than a celebration of where people came from, this is the start of what they can build together: a network that opens doors for those who come next.
Saturday, September 19
Registration and a short welcome from BALSA.
From Brazil to leadership in U.S. life sciences.
Four Brazilian scientists present their research.
One-on-one time with leaders in their field.
A conversation with a leading voice in the field.
Award presentation followed by a fireside chat with the recipient.
Final words and acknowledgements to those who made the first edition happen.
Informal conversation and networking.
Join us in Boston
Complete our interest form to attend the event, present your research, or both.
- Attend the Annual Meeting
Request a seat at the event and we will follow up with the details.
- Present your research
Apply to present your research in one of our science talk slots.
What you'll find
The BALSA Crossing Award
An annual honor for a Brazilian who has built a remarkable career in U.S. life sciences and who represents what BALSA stands for. It recognizes a career, not a single project.
Open to Brazilians working in life sciences in the United States, whether in academia, industry, government, nonprofits, startups, or investment funds.
- 01Impact on the field
What actually changed because of this person's work.
- 02Independent recognition
How their peers and their field regard the work.
- 03Ties to Brazil
A concrete link to Brazil and a real contribution to the Brazilian community.
The people putting this together
Click a photo to read their bio.
Get in touch
Would you like to sponsor the event or partner with us? We would love to hear from you.