Monell Science Entrepreneurship Program
for Healthy Aging (MSEP-HA) Schedule

MSEP-HA is organized as a 3-week immersive experience combining workshops, seminars, discussion-based learning, and presentation coaching. Sessions take place primarily at the University City Science Center and Monell Chemical Senses Center.

Intinerary

Note: a full, detailed intinerary will be available soon.

Section 1: Entrepreneurship — Concept to Commercialization

October 22–26, 2026
Primary Location: University City Science Center

  • Business models and market entry strategies
  • Quality systems and validation
  • Human-centered design for health innovation
  • Value proposition development
  • Team science and translational collaboration
  • The SCENTinel® case study

Section 2: Ethics, Community, and Translation Foundations

October 27–28, 2026
Primary Location: Monell Chemical Senses Center

Topics include:

  • Responsible conduct of research
  • Intellectual property and business ethics
  • Patient advocacy and lived experience of smell loss
  • Community health and aging
  • End-user interview methods

Section 3: Smell, Aging, and Clinical Reality

October 29 – November 2, 2026
Primary Location: Monell Chemical Senses Center

Topics include:

    • Program reflection and NIH framing
    • Measurement of smell function
    • Biology of smell and sensory regeneration
    • Smell loss, cognition, and aging
    • Clinical aspects of aging and frailty
    • Economics of long-term care and aging populations

Section 4: Regulation, Equity, and Career Paths

November 3–6, 2026
Locations: Monell + University City Science Center

Topics include:

  • Regulatory pathways and evidence generation
  • Clinical adoption and reimbursement
  • Fundraising and non-dilutive capital
  • Scientist-entrepreneur career pathways
  • Communicating science to non-scientists
  • Elevator pitches and career development
  • Drafting the final Insight Brief

Section 5: Countdown to Insight Briefing

November 9–11, 2026

Topics include:

  • Mock presentations and structured feedback
  • Final revision and practice
  • Participation in the Monell Insiders Meeting
  • Final Insight Brief presentation
  • Reception and awards