Bio-By-The-Lagoon Biotech Event

At the Edge of the Brain: Neurodegeneration, Immunity, and the Limits of Repair

Date: Sunday, June 14th, 2026
Time: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM

Join us for an engaging event aimed at sparking fresh dialogue and insight into neurodegeneration, immune mechanisms, and the evolving limits of brain repair!

Designed for everyone from scientists to founders and executives, this event offers insights into emerging discoveries, therapies, and the future of neurodegenerative disease research. 

Meet Our Expert Speakers and Panelists🎤

• Lisa Ellerby, PhD, Professor, Buck Institute for Research on Aging

• Andrew Yang, PhD, Assistant Professor, UCSF & Gladstone Institutes

• Alexey Kadet, Chief Business Officer, Crownlands

Swati B Naphade, PhD, a neuroscientist and biotech leader, will introduce this exciting area of research and lead the panel discussion. 

What You’ll Learn:

Neurodegenerative diseases are increasingly viewed as complex conditions shaped by immunity, aging, and the brain’s limited ability to repair itself. This event explores emerging science at the intersection of neuroinflammation, aging biology, and the immune–brain connection.

Topics include:

• The role of neuroinflammation and aging in neurodegeneration

• How peripheral immune activity impacts brain health and cognition

• Biomarkers of brain health: from molecular signals to early detection

• New perspectives shaping future therapeutic strategies for CNS disease

Curious about neurodegeneration, brain immunity, or the future of brain repair? Submit your questions during registration and our panel will address them live! Alternatively, questions can be emailed to biobythelagoon@gmail.com. 

About Us:

Bio-by-the-Lagoon (BBL) is a vibrant community of life science professionals coming together to connect, exchange ideas, and support one another’s growth. Whether you’re advancing new science, driving innovation, building teams, or exploring your next opportunity, BBL offers a welcoming space to share your work, spark meaningful conversations, and grow alongside others in the life science community. 

BBL is proud to partner with the Foster City Chamber Foundation and support CORA, a non-profit organization dedicated to helping individuals affected by intimate partner abuse. 

Bio-by-the-Lagoon is a community of biotech professionals coming together to connect, learn from one another, and support each other's journeys. Whether you're innovating, conducting research, hiring talent, or exploring new opportunities, BBL offers a space to share what you're working on and grow together.

Bio-by-the-Lagoon has partnered with the Foster City Chamber Foundation and supports CORA, a non-profit organization supporting victims of intimate partner abuse.