2026 TAAB Annual Symposium

Date: Sat Nov 7, 2026, 8:00 AM – Sun Nov 8, 2026, 12:00 PM (Time Zone: U.S. Eastern Time)

Ticket Type

Trainee: Individuals currently enrolled in an educational or formal training program, including students, postdoctoral researchers, medical residents/fellows, and research assistants. 

Professional: Individuals who are working in a professional role and are not currently enrolled as trainees, including faculty, professors, scientists, physicians, clinicians, and other professionals in academia, industry, government, or related fields. 

Virtual: For individuals attending the symposium virtually, with online access to Day 1 keynote & featured talks, as well as Day 2 keynote, panel discussions and fireside chat. 

Ticket Price

Donation

A souvenir will be provided to individuals who make a donation of $20 or more. Souvenirs are limited and will be randomly chosen from one of the three coasters as shown below. While supplies last.

Meals Included with Registration (except Virtual participants)

Your ticket includes the meals/refreshments provided during the event. (Day 1 Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner; Day 2 Breakfast)

We encourage you to join these meal gatherings as opportunities to connect, network, and build relationships with fellow attendees. 

2026 TAAB Annual Symposium

The 2026 TAAB Symposium Committee invites you to join the 2-day 2026 Annual TAAB Symposium. This year, our theme is “Frontiers in Biotechnology - New Modalities, Innovation Models, and Career Mindsets”. The symposium will be held at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA, on November 7-8.  

Keynote and Featured Speakers

Haig Aghajanian Ph.D. (Founder, Capstan Therapeutics)

Hsian-Rong Tseng Ph.D. (Professor of Molecular & Medical Pharmacology, UCLA)

Chi-Chang Chen Ph.D. (Senior Principal, Health Economics and Outcomes Research, IQVIA) 

Russel Weiner Ph.D., FAAPS (VP/Head of Translational Sciences, Alexion Pharmaceuticals; Immediate Past President, AAPS)

Breakout Session Topics

• Artificial Intelligence Rewrites the Rules: Career Readiness for Biotechnology’s Next Three to Five Years
• Beyond the Bench: Winning Careers in Non-R&D Roles
• Evidence in Action: Career Pathways in Real-World Evidence and Health Economics and Outcomes Research
• Zero to Biotechnology Company: Lessons from the Startup Trenches
• Resume Workshop: How to Tailor Resume to Job Description
• Interview Workshop: Everything You Want to Know about Interview
• Negotiation Role-Play and Strategy Discussions
• Leveling Up: the Leap from Scientist to Leader

Please visit our official website for more detail.

Parking

Closest parking option would be Penn Museum Garage (South and Convention Blvd). For other nearby parking options, please check this link.