JTalks Symposium – Pushing the boundaries of healthcare innovation
Join us in transforming the Future of Healthcare
We are excited to invite talented postdoctoral researchers and PhD students from our esteemed partner universities to be part of the 4th JTalks Symposium on October 3rd, 2025 at Johnson & Johnson in Beerse, Belgium.
Organized by the Johnson & Johnson Global Scholars Program, this premier scientific event offers an unparalleled platform to connect industry pioneers, leading experts, and fellow innovators shaping the future of healthcare.
Why you can’t miss this:
- Unlock cutting-edge knowledge: Listen to top scientists and industry leaders share breakthrough innovations in Pharma and MedTech.
- Join dynamic discussions: Engage in panels exploring groundbreaking solutions to healthcare challenges.
- Expand your network: Meet potential collaborators, mentors, and future colleagues.
- Shape the Future: Contribute your ideas to drive transformative change in life sciences and healthcare.
What you can expect:
Prepare for an inspiring day filled with keynote speeches, interactive panels, and meaningful networking. Dive into our full agenda below and get ready to be inspired!
AGENDA
| Welcome Reception
Welcoming Words |
09:00 AM – 10:00 AM
10:00 AM – 10:05 AM |
| Opening Statement By Fabrice Degeneve, Managing Director Belgium-Luxembourg & Netherlands, Johnson & Johnson MedTech |
10:05 AM – 10:20 AM |
| Robotic Surgery: Journey from Idea to Global Reach By François Urvoy, Johnson & Johnson MedTech Orthopedics |
10:20 AM – 11:00 AM |
| Patient-specific human brain networks on high density multielectrode arrays to map neurodegenerative disease with AI-powered analysis pipelines By Prof. Dr. Patrik Verstreken, VIB and Dr. Dries Braeken, Imec |
11:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Lunch | 11:30 PM – 12:30 PM |
| Predicting Alzheimer’s with Retinal Imaging By Prof. Dr. Lies De Groef, KU Leuven |
12:30 PM – 01:00 PM |
| Regenerative Tissue Restoration By Dr. An Van Den Bulcke, Business Developer at Ghent University & 4TISSUE |
01:00 PM – 01:30 PM |
| Unlocking the Power of Intratumoral Therapy By Rosa Martín, Dir. Discovery & Translational Interventional Oncology, Johnson & Johnson |
01:30 PM – 02:00 PM |
| Break | 02:00 PM – 02:30 PM |
| TAR-200/210: Intravesical Gemcitabine Releasing System By Noor Al-Rifai, Scientific Sr. Principal Engineer R&D DP, Johnson & Johnson |
02:30 PM – 03:10 PM |
| Panel discussion Moderated by Viggo Van Tendeloo, Discovery & Early Development Expert, Campus Office of Strategy, Operations & Partnerships |
03:10 PM – 03:40 PM |
| Closing words Networking Reception
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03:40 PM – 04:00 PM
04:00 PM – 05:00 PM |
Secure Your Spot today!
Registration is now open! Don’t miss your chance to be part of this exciting and impactful event. Act fast with early registration to guarantee your place among pioneers shaping the future of healthcare.
Event Details
- Date: October 3rd, 2025
- Location: Janssen Café, Johnson & Johnson, Turnhoutseweg 30, 2340 Beerse, Belgium
- Open to: External postdocs, PhD students, academic partners, industry professionals, and researchers
We look forward to welcoming you!
PRACTICAL INFO
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DATE03 October, 2025
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LOCATION
Johnson & Johnson
2340 Beerse
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TARGET GROUPPhD postdoc ZAP
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LANGUAGE EVENTENGLISH
ONZE UNIVERSITEITEN
