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.





Our featured sessions:

REPORT | 4:30 - 5:15pm

The State of the Industry

Ben Johnson from Silicon Valley Bank shares trends and insights from the bank's recent Healthcare Investments and Exits report.

PANEL | 5:15 - 6:00pm

Banking on Success

A panel of nationally active investors and entprenreurs provide further insight into national trends, and strategies for successful fundraising in today’s market.

FIRESIDE CHAT | 6:00 - 6:45pm

Human, Sequenced

Misha Angrist shares his perspective on the evolution of personal genomics, and the social, political, and ethical considerations we face in the future of consumer genomics.

LAB | 4:00 - 7:00pm (ongoing)

Summer Supertasting

With a tasting followed by a simple test, Duke’s Outreach in Genetics and Genomics (DOinGG) will determine if you are a super taster.

Big thanks to our programming partner Silicon Valley Bank!









Beer provided by Durty Bull Brewing Co.