North Carolina

Come for the people and programs. Stay for a beer. Leave with your next big breakthrough.

Larger Than Life Science is a free monthly event series open to everyone interested in building a strong support network for North Carolina’s life science and healthcare innovators.

Larger Than Life Science is held in the atrium level of the newly renovated Chesterfield Building in downtown Durham from 4-7 p.m. the first Thursday of each month. Join us for an evening of unconventional conversation!

This month's theme is: Leading The Way

On September 6th, Larger Than Life Science is all about advancing science through research and leadership. Discover the power of mentorship. Learn how to safely bring your drug to market. Get inspired by the impact of invention. And view science with an artistic lens.

Our featured sessions:

PANEL | 4:30 - 5:30pm
Moving Up with Mentorship
Biotech executives share their career navigation stories, the invaluable role of mentors and how to develop a mentorship mindset.

WORKSHOP | 4:45 - 5:45pm
The Path to IND: Roadblocks, Milestones, and Success Stories
Join Nuventra Pharma Sciences to learn how to successfully navigate the FDA’s Investigational New Drug (IND) program to start human clinical trials.

FIRESIDE CHAT | 5:45 - 6:45pm
A Journey of Invention
Dr. Fran Ligler shares the path of discovery and invention that led her to achieve fame in her field of biomedical engineering, and more importantly, make the world a safer place.

GALLERY | 4:00 - 7:00pm
The Art of a Scientist
This unconventional art show organized by Duke INSPIRE demonstrates that art and science together have more in common than you'd think.

Come for the people and programs. Stay for a beer. Leave with your next big breakthrough.

Larger Than Life Science is a free monthly event series open to everyone interested in building a strong support network for North Carolina’s life science and healthcare innovators.

Larger Than Life Science is held in the atrium level of the newly renovated Chesterfield Building in downtown Durham from 4-7 p.m. the first Thursday of each month. Join us for an evening of unconventional conversation!

This month's theme is: Endless Summer

The mercury is soaring! Join us for some cool conversations and ice-cold refreshments on August 2nd. Get keyed into the state of the life sciences industry. Hear from a top-notch panel of investors. Contemplate the future of personal genomics. And, indulge in our summer supertasting.

More information and registration here