The Leiden Early Drug Discovery & Development (LED3) network is a collaboration between Leiden University’s Institute of Biology (IBL), Leiden Institute of Chemistry (LIC), and the Leiden Academic Centre for Drug Research (LACDR). LED3 drives the discovery of innovative drug targets, molecules, and concepts to develop safer, more effective treatments for diseases like cancer, cardiovascular, […]

The Advanced Therapies Congress is Europe's largest commercial cell and gene therapy conference and exhibition. The event is for the leaders of the world's ATMP developers and their most senior executives in charge of the latest tech and strategies that are driving the industry forward. Join this event in London for 2025! For more information […]

For who? The Bètabanenmarkt is open to all science students in Leiden, from MBO and HBO to PhD and Biology to Astronomy. The Bètabanenmarkt (Dutch for Science Career Event) helps you start your career. You can meet employers during the company fair and network drinks. You can improve your CV by getting it checked and […]

Do you have a start-up in the Life Sciences & Health (LSH) sector? Then attend this workshop and explore the possibilities to protect and strategically leverage your innovation. Get an update from experts and discover practical tools to use your intellectual property strategically for growth and success. Why participate in this workshop? As a start-up […]

Turn Drug Development Theory into Actionable Strategy The road from concept to first-in-human trials is filled with complex decisions. Understanding how CMC, clinical, and non-clinical aspects connect is critical—but theory alone won’t get your product to the next stage. This hands-on workshop is designed to help you build a strong Target Product Profile (TPP) and […]

On the 24th of March 2025, World TB day, Leiden University organizes a symposium to connect the Dutch scientific community working on mycobacterial infections. It will cover all aspects of tuberculous or non-tuberculous mycobacterial infections with topics ranging from basic science to drug development, vaccines, diagnostics, clinical treatment and societal impact. The symposium is sponsored […]

Food Impactors focuses on everyone who is at the helm of change: both the changemakers within the established order, as well as the disruptive newcomers. From CEO to start-up. In odd years, Food Impactors brings together tippers from established companies in the food sector with challenging and disruptive game changers during the Food Impactors Summit. […]

Stronger Together: Enhancing Team Cohesion for a Thriving Workplace  Practical Info Workshop Date: 27 March 2025 Time: 15:00 – 17:00 (2 hours) + drinks & networking afterward Location: room “workshop” at PLNT Leiden Language: English Group size: Max 10 participants Investment: €35 Target audience: • Startups laying the foundation for strong, growing teams. • Managers […]

The Leiden Early Drug Discovery & Development (LED3) network is a collaboration between Leiden University’s Institute of Biology (IBL), Leiden Institute of Chemistry (LIC), and the Leiden Academic Centre for Drug Research (LACDR). LED3 drives the discovery of innovative drug targets, molecules, and concepts to develop safer, more effective treatments for diseases like cancer, cardiovascular, […]