Fragrance: The Invisible Signature

🌸 Join us for a captivating panel discussion exploring the art and science of fragrance! Discover how biology shapes our sense of smell and the new opportunities for personalized wellness.

✨ Special Feature: Guest perfumer Albert Ching will unveil an original fragrance, sharing the creative process behind its design and inviting guests to experience a selection of new scents.

👥 Who Should Attend: Scientists, founders, investors, creators, and fragrance enthusiasts are all welcome to this experiential salon.

🔍 Topics of Exploration:

• How fragrance is made & the rise of niche brands
• The impact of GLP-1s, stress, hormones, and aging on our preferences
• How wellness and lifestyle trends are reshaping consumer choices
• Insights on where founders and investors see real opportunities—and what may be hype

🎤 Panelists:

• Albert Ching — Founder, Maison Buongiorno: Independent bespoke perfumer creating deeply personal fragrances through olfactory craft, technology, and storytelling.
• Christina Loff — The Dry Down Diaries: Fragrance writer and critic offering a sharp perspective on scent, culture, and creativity.
• Jonathan Moustakis, M.D. — CTO and Co-founder, Lume Health: Physician and tech founder developing wearable biosensors to understand health.
• Michele Colucci, Esq. — Managing Partner, DigitalDx Ventures: Lawyer and venture investor backing emerging technologies in diagnostics and wellness.

🗣️ Hosted and Moderated by: Helen Chen, PhD — Molecular biologist and co-founder of Alixia, focused on developing new therapeutics for cancer and aging.

🕒 Program Schedule:

• 4:20–4:30 pm — Arrival & Sensory Prelude: Experience the salon’s opening sensory installation.
• 4:30–5:20 pm — Panel Conversation & Audience Q&A: Dive into the science, art, and innovation of fragrance.
• 5:20–5:30 pm — The Fragrance Revealed: Albert Ching unveils the original fragrance and shares its creative journey.
• 5:30–6:00 pm — Scent Discovery & Conversation: Experience selected fragrances and engage with the speakers.

🤔 Come curious and bring your questions:

• What new scents could express my personal or professional identity?
• What can biometrics reveal about our wellness?
• Where are fragrance and wellness headed next?

📍 Location: MBC BioLabs, 135 Mississippi St, San Francisco, CA 94107, USA
🎟️ Admission: Free