Annual Fellows Meeting and Jean Shanks Lecture 2026 (In person)

Please note, this event is invite only.

Join us on Thursday 3 December 2026 for the Academy's Annual Fellows' Meeting and Jean Shanks Lecture. The afternoon will begin with the Academy's Annual General Meeting (AGM), where attendees will hear highlights from the Academy's work over the past year and our priorities for the year ahead. The programme will also include opportunities to engage with members of the Fellowship community and invited guests.

This year's Jean Shanks Lecture, How to translate science into survival, will be delivered by Professor Özlem Türeci, Co-Founder and Chief Medical Officer of BioNTech SE. Drawing on her experience spanning academia and industry, Professor Türeci will share her journey of translating scientific discoveries into life-saving treatments, with a particular focus on pioneering work in mRNA cancer vaccines and personalised therapies. The lecture will be followed by an audience Q&A and networking reception.

Venue and accessibility

Due to space constraints, in-person places are limited and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. Fellows who are unable to attend in London, or who are unsuccessful in securing an in-person place, are welcome to join online.

It is very important to us that our events are accessible to all. The following facilities are available at 41 Portland Place:

  • An accessibility toilet on the third floor
  • Baby-changing facilities on the ground floor
  • A cloakroom is available during events
  • Photography and filming

Please note that photography and filming will take place during this event for promotional, marketing and communication purposes. If you do not wish to be photographed or filmed, please let the Events team know on arrival.

Data protection

To support the planning and delivery of this event, we will share attendees’ full names and organisations with the organising committee.

Who should attend?

This event is invite only.

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