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Women's Health Research Hub Conference

Hosted by Women's Health Research Hub
MIT Schwarzman College of Computing, 51 Vassar Street (Building 45), Cambridge, MA 02139
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The Women’s Health Research Hub invites you to the 2026 Women’s Health Research Hub Conference, a full-day symposium bringing together leading scientists, clinicians, engineers, and public health innovators from MIT, Harvard, Mass General Brigham, and beyond. This conference is dedicated to showcasing cutting-edge research and accelerating solutions in sex-specific medicine, engineering, AI, biology across the lifespan, and women’s health policy.

Requirements

  • Registration: Open to all researchers, students, faculty, industry professionals, and members of the public interested in advancing women’s health research. Advance registration is required as space is limited.
  • Call for Abstracts: Trainees (undergraduate/graduate students, postdocs, and fellows) wishing to present a poster or flash talk must submit their abstracts by Monday, October 26th.

What You Will Get Out of It

  • Keynote Insights: Attend an exclusive fireside chat with Kathryn Rexrode (Chief, Division of Women’s Health at Brigham and Women’s Hospital / Harvard Medical School), moderated by Frida Polli.
  • Expert Panels & Talks: Gain cross-disciplinary knowledge across key tracks:
    • Engineering & AI in Women’s Health featuring Don Ingber, Sangeeta Bhatia, and Bharti Khurana
    • Biology Across the Lifespan featuring David Pepin, Kara McKinley, and Jill Goldstein
    • Public Health & Diagnostics featuring Smita Gopinath and Shruthi Mahalingaiah
  • Publishing & Funding Guidance: Hear directly from top journal editors (including NEJM and Cell) and industry investors on navigating publication and securing research funding.
  • Trainee Showcases: Discover pioneering work during the Trainee Lightning Talks and poster session.
  • Networking: Connect with academic leaders, industry founders, and fellow researchers during dedicated networking sessions, breakfast, lunch, and the evening appetizer reception.

Agenda

2026 Women's Health Research Hub Conference speakers, panels, and call for abstracts

Getting There

  • Public Transit (MBTA): Take the MBTA Red Line to Kendall/MIT Station. The Schwarzman College of Computing is a short 3- to 5-minute walk from the station along Main Street and Vassar Street.
  • Driving & Parking: Paid public parking is available at the Kendall Center Garage (350 Kendall St) or the 55 Franklin St Garage. On-street metered parking around Vassar St and Main St is extremely limited, so public transportation is strongly encouraged.
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