Events

The DRB Program plans a number of recurring events aimed at maintaining connections across our dynamic community. Monthly student research and career development iniatives are combined with program-wide recruitment and networking events to allow trainees to share updates on their research progress, meet new collaborators and connect with colleagues and friends in a supportive environment. Most events are open to all current and prospective DRB community members. DRB Program degree candidates and affiliated students are strongly encouraged to participate in the majority of these trainee designed-and-run activies. 

Annual Events

 

Meet the DRB

The DRB Program hosts an annual recruitment event with student posters, lightning talks, and a BBQ social. Find more information here.

 

New Year's Party

At the conclusion of the DRB bootcamp, the DRB community converges for a New Year's celebration. This event serves to foster the social ties of the community and to allow for recognition of fall DRB graduates. The relaxed atmosphere helps provide opportunities for students and faculty members to network.

 

DRB Symposium

The DRB students organize a yearly symposium in spring which highlights cutting edge research across the DRB community at Harvard and from visiting leaders in the field. Find more information here.

Monthly Events

 

Student Data Club

The DRB Student Data Club is a bimonthly graduate student-only informal presentation and discussion of student work-in-progress. Find more information here.

 

Student-Faculty Seminar

The DRB Faculty-Student Seminar Series is a monthly formal research-in-progress seminar presented by members of our community. Find more information here.

Upcoming Events

Join us at our next DRB event!

DRB Defense: Francesca Maria Navarro
August 17, 2026
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2:00PM EDT
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Room 301, FXB Building, 677 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA, 02115
Hybrid
Francesca Maria Navarro Defense Mechanisms governing organelle segregation in Plasmodium falciparum, the human malaria parasite Monday, August 17, 2:00 PM Advisor: Jeffrey Dvorin Location: Room 301, FXB Building, 677 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA, 02115

DRB Picnic
August 20, 2026
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5:00PM EDT
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Longwood Quad
In Person
Come enjoy an evening picnic on the HMS quad! Bring some food to share (such as your go-to picnic favorite, snacks, dessert, or something new you’ve been wanting to try) along with a picnic blanket, and/or any games you love! Stop by to unwind and enjoy a...

Meet the DRB
August 25, 2026
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5:00PM EDT
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Sherman-Fairchild Complex, Cambridge Campus
In Person
Meet the DRB Social Event and Info Session (Sherman-Fairchild Complex) Join us for an information session and BBQ to learn about our program and meet the DRB community members! 5:00 - 5:15    Event Check-In 5:15 - 5:45    Get to know the DRB 5:45 - 7:00  ...

Past Events

Thank you for joining us!

Community Feedback Session + Ice Cream Social
June 23, 2026
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4:30PM - 6:00PM EDT
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Sherman Fairchild 268
In Person
The purpose of our meeting is to hear from you and brainstorm about how we can work together to support and revitalize our DRB Community. We'll start off with a welcome and Introductions, move into small group chats to gather feedback, then wrap up with a...