2026 MIT Health Science Technology Forum
Join MIT Professional Education at this year's MIT Health Science Technology Forum!
Breakthroughs in biology, engineering, and computation continue to redefine what is possible in human health. Building on the momentum of prior MIT ILP Health Science Forums, which highlighted advances in drug discovery, AI-enabled biomolecular modeling, next-generation diagnostics, and precision biomanufacturing, the 2026 MIT Health Science & Technology Forum will spotlight emerging research in diagnosis, brain science, microbial therapeutics, and targeted drug delivery.
This year’s program brings together leading MIT faculty working at the forefront of early detection, brain circuitry and neurodegeneration, the microbiome’s role in health and disease, and new therapeutic approaches that reach previously inaccessible tissues. Complementing the faculty program, MIT-connected startups will deliver rapid-fire presentations showcasing commercialization-ready innovations across diagnostics, delivery systems, computational biology, and health-enabling technologies.
Together, these sessions present a convergent vision for healthcare, one in which earlier detection, deeper biological insight, and engineered delivery platforms expand the reach, precision, and impact of modern therapeutics.
Designed for industry leaders, researchers, and innovators, the 2026 Forum offers a unique opportunity to connect with MIT experts and explore cross-disciplinary advances shaping the future of human health.