Breakthrough West kicks off tomorrow — we hope to see you there

Two timely sessions just added — plus top voices in health and medicine. Tickets are nearly sold out — join us in SF or online.

Log In    Breakthrough West It's tomorrow! We're only a day away from Breakthrough West, and given the upheaval in the world of science and medicine, I can't think of a better time to gather together. Here's two last minute additions to the agenda.   Researchers at the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative have used generative AI to create a model of living cells that can help understand the perturbations caused by illness – think Covid, Alzheimer's or cancer. Katie Palmer, master of the live demo, will be our guide.   And Tara Bannow, STAT's award-winning hospitals and insurance reporter, will take a look at the Medicare Advantage program, which looks as if it might be a target for cuts under Trump. Rick Kronick, a former Obama official, is a top expert in how plans may pull in more taxpayer dollars by making their members appear sicker than they are. VIEW THE FULL AGENDA Add those to Robert Califf, Sue Desmond-Hellmann, Georges Benjamin, NEJM editor Eric Rubin, Aviv Regev, Reed Jobs and many more! Get a virtual pass, or one of the last tickets to attend in person! I'd love to see you there! Matthew Herper Editorial Director of Events, STAT LAST CALL In-person passes are almost sold out — only a few seats left to join us live in SF! Join us in San Francisco   Secure a virtual pass   Reduced government, academia, and non-profit passes are still available, contact us at events@statnews.com for details. STAT, 1 Exchange Place, Boston, MA ©2025, All Rights Reserved. I no longer wish to receive STAT emails Update Newsletter Preferences • Contact Us • Advertise with Us