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Harvard Undergraduate OpenBio Laboratory Datathon 2026

HUAnna Shao
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when14 Nov 2026
whereHarvard's Campus
price$15
formatIn-Person
organiserAnna Shao

about this event

Join us for Harvard Undergraduate OpenBio Laboratory's Datathon on Harvard's Campus! Bringing together students and professionals across the Boston area to participate in a hands-on challenge using real biological datasets in genomics, bioinformatics and healthcare to build technical and global-health portfolios.

Teams will choose from one of two tracks to explore an open-ended question, analyze data and present a finding, hypothesis, model or potential intervention point. Theme: understanding women's health across scales, from maternal-fetal biology to health-system delivery.

Participants may include, but not limited to, individuals with backgrounds spanning biology, CS, statistics, engineering, medicine and public/global health. Prior research experience is not required. Individuals can arrive with pre-set teams or arrive day of and join a team!

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner will be provided.

tracks

Track 1

One of two tracks in which teams explore an open-ended question, analyze real biological data and present a finding, hypothesis, model or potential intervention point.

Track 2

The second of two tracks in which teams explore an open-ended question, analyze real biological data and present a finding, hypothesis, model or potential intervention point.

when

November 14, 202609:00–21:00 EST

Harvard Undergraduate OpenBio Laboratory Datathon

One-day datathon on Harvard's campus with two tracks, working with real biological datasets around the theme of women's health across scales.

◍ Harvard's Campus

tickets

Ticket types, prices and availability for Harvard Undergraduate OpenBio Laboratory Datathon 2026
ticketspriceFeeStatusdescription
General Admission$15TBAAvailableEntry to the Datathon; breakfast, lunch and dinner are provided.

faq

Do I need prior research experience to participate?+
No, prior research experience is not required.
Can I come without a team?+
Yes. Individuals can arrive with pre-set teams or arrive on the day of the event and join a team.
What backgrounds are welcome?+
Participants may include, but are not limited to, individuals with backgrounds spanning biology, computer science, statistics, engineering, medicine, and public/global health.
Will food be provided?+
Yes, breakfast, lunch, and dinner will be provided.
Harvard Undergraduate OpenBio Laboratory Datathon 202614 Nov 2026 · Harvard's Campus
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