HCC Industry Pulse
Updated October 2026
Pelage Pharmaceuticals Doses First Patient in Phase 2/3 AWAKEN Trial for PP405
Founded by UCLA researchers and backed by a $120M investment co-led by Google Ventures, Pelage has started dosing patients in its 600-person Phase 2/3 human study across the United States.
ISHRS Confirms October 2027 World Congress in Yokohama Following Rio Meeting
Following its 34th Annual World Congress in Rio de Janeiro, the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery has set October 21–23, 2027 for its 35th World Congress in Japan, alongside spring workshops in Kansas City and Valencia.
Eli Lilly Joins $26 Million Investment Round in Hair Research Biotech Amplifica
Started by UC Irvine researchers, San Diego-based Amplifica raised $26M in Series B funding led by Tasso Partners with strategic investment from pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly to advance its Phase 2 human trials.
2026–2028 Global Medical Society Congress Calendar
Confirmed international scientific meetings and live surgical workshops hosted by medical societies.
| Dates | Event & Host Society | Location | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15–17, 2026 |
34th Annual World Congress
International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS)
|
🇧🇷 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | Completed · Oct 2026 |
| Jan 28–30, 2027 |
IMCAS World Congress 2027 (Hair Restoration Track)
International Master Course on Aging Science
|
🇫🇷 Paris, France | Multi-Specialty Congress |
| Mar 19–21, 2027 |
HAIRCON 2027 — Annual National Conference
Association of Hair Restoration Surgeons of India (AHRS India)
|
🇮🇳 Jaipur, India | Scientific Conference |
| Apr 16–18, 2027 |
ISHRS Afro-Textured Hair Workshop
International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS)
|
🇺🇸 Kansas City, MO, USA | Specialized Workshop |
| Apr 21–24, 2027 |
10th World FUE Institute Workshop
World FUE Institute (WFI)
|
🇵🇪 Lima, Peru | Live Surgery Symposium |
| May 28–29, 2027 |
ISHRS Europe World Live Surgery Workshop
ISHRS Europe Council
|
🇪🇸 Valencia, Spain | Live Surgery Workshop |
| Jun 10–12, 2027 |
22nd European Hair Research Society Meeting
European Hair Research Society (EHRS)
|
🇮🇪 Dublin, Ireland | Hair Biology Congress |
| Oct 21–23, 2027 |
35th Annual World Congress
International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS)
|
🇯🇵 Yokohama, Japan | Flagship World Congress |
| May 23–26, 2028 |
15th World Congress for Hair Research (WCHR)
International Federation of Hair Research Societies (IFHRS / EHRS)
|
🇪🇸 Madrid, Spain | Global Research Congress |