Conference Details · 28th Annual Conference
Connecting Disease Biology with Breakthrough Technologies to Advance Human Health
October 3, 2026
Saturday · 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Crowne Plaza Foster City-San Mateo
1221 Chess Drive, Foster City, CA 94404
Conference Chairs
- Chi-Ming Li· Amgen
- Jia Jun Chia· Gilead Sciences
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Keynote Speakers
Marc Tessier-Lavigne
Co-Founder, Chairman & CEO
Xaira Therapeutics
Philip Tagari
Chief Scientific Officer
insitro
Joe Jimenez
Co-Founder & Managing Director
Aditum Bio
About This Event
Join us on October 3, 2026 from 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM at the Crowne Plaza Foster City for an exciting full-day event highlighting three keynote speakers — Marc Tessier-Lavigne, Philip Tagari, and Joe Jimenez. The conference also features other experts sharing insights on cardiovascular and obesity research, Treg biology and immunology, and artificial intelligence. We will conclude with a panel of exceptional leaders in artificial intelligence, biotech investment, and the startup ecosystem.
It's a great chance to connect with leaders in their fields, dive into a full day of cutting-edge science, and network with other likeminded professionals. Don't miss out!
Annual Conference Structure
The annual conference is designed to maximize opportunities for learning, discussion, and networking.
The conference is comprised of opening remarks, two morning sessions (with two keynote speakers), and two afternoon sessions (with one keynote speaker). The conference will begin at 8:30 AM. The content portion of the conference will conclude around 4:45 PM.
We will host a reception for all participants at the conclusion of the closing remarks. Breakfast, buffet lunch, afternoon snacks, and light refreshments at the reception will be provided for all attendees.
All times are Pacific Time.
Agenda
All times Pacific Time.
8:00 AM – 8:30 AM
Registration & Networking
8:30 AM – 8:35 AM
Welcome
- Yu-Tzu Tai — 2026 CBA President
8:35 AM – 8:40 AM
Keystone Remark & Speaker Introduction
- Chi-Ming Li — 2026 CBA Conference Chair
8:40 AM – 9:25 AM
KeynoteKeynote I
- Marc Tessier-Lavigne — CEO, Xaira Therapeutics
9:25 AM – 9:30 AM
Session I: Cardiovascular & Metabolic Disease
Mechanisms, Risk, and Emerging Therapeutic Strategies
Welcome Remarks & Introduction · Session Chair: Songli Wang, PhD — CEO/Founder, BioEdge Global LLC
9:30 AM – 9:50 AM
Presentation 1
- Brandon Ason — ED, Metabolic Research, Merck
9:50 AM – 10:10 AM
Presentation 2
- Hank Mansbach — CMO, 89bio
10:10 AM – 10:30 AM
Presentation 3
- Danny Chou — Associate Professor, Stanford University
10:30 AM – 10:45 AM
Coffee Break, Networking & Vendor Exhibition
10:45 AM – 10:50 AM
Welcome Remarks & Speaker Introduction
- Songli Wang — CBA Vice President
10:50 AM – 11:35 AM
KeynoteKeynote II
- Philip Tagari — Chief Scientific Officer, insitro
11:35 AM – 11:40 AM
Session II: Treg Biology & Immune Regulation
Maintaining Immune Balance in Health and Disease
Welcome Remarks & Introduction · Session Chair: Chung-Ming Hsieh, DSc — VP of Protein Technologies, Gilead
11:40 AM – 12:00 PM
Presentation 1
- Tangsheng Yi — ED, Inflammation Research, Gilead
12:00 PM – 12:20 PM
Presentation 2
- Weiwen Deng — Director, Inflammation Research, Amgen
12:20 PM – 12:40 PM
Presentation 3
- Yan Zheng — ED, Immuno-Oncology, Gilead
12:40 PM – 1:40 PM
Lunch & Networking
1:40 PM – 1:45 PM
Afternoon Remark & Speaker Introduction
- Jia Jun Chia — 2026 CBA Conference Co-Chair
1:45 PM – 2:30 PM
KeynoteKeynote III
- Joe Jimenez — Co-Founder, Aditum Bio (ex-CEO of Novartis), Aditum Bio
2:30 PM – 2:35 PM
Session III: Flash Talks in AI
Innovation, Translation, and the Future of Bioscience
Welcome Remarks & Introduction · Session Chair: Ingrid Ou, PhD — Executive Director, BeOne
2:35 PM – 2:50 PM
Flash Talk 1
- James Zou — Associate Professor, Stanford
2:50 PM – 3:05 PM
Flash Talk 2
- Ash Alizadeh — Professor, Stanford
3:05 PM – 3:20 PM
Flash Talk 3
- Ci Chu — SVP, Xaira Therapeutics
3:20 PM – 3:35 PM
Coffee Break, Networking & Vendor Exhibition
Stage transition for the panel discussion
3:35 PM – 4:35 PM
Roundtable Panel: AI and the Startup Ecosystem
Discussion Host: Ingrid Ou, PhD — Executive Director, BeOne
- Wen-Tse Tseng — SVP, AllianceBernstein
- James Zou — Associate Professor, Stanford
- Ash Alizadeh — Professor, Stanford
- Ci Chu — SVP, Xaira Therapeutics
4:35 PM – 4:45 PM
Closing Remark, Acknowledgement & Raffle
- Yu-Tzu Tai — CBA President
- Jia Jun Chia — CBA Conference Co-Chair
4:45 PM – 5:30 PM
Reception — Networking & Vendor Exhibition
Finger food provided
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Conference Sponsors
Thank you to the organizations supporting the 2026 Annual Conference.
