The Global Alliance for
Life Science Organizations

Connecting associations, advocacy groups, research networks and nonprofit and not-for-profit life science organizations to collaborate, share knowledge and amplify their impact

Xtalks Life Sciences United (XLSU) is a free global alliance and collaborative network that brings together nonprofit and not-for-profit life science organizations. Through XLSU, member organizations connect with peers, share insights and gain greater visibility across the global life sciences community.

XLSU is designed for nonprofit and not-for-profit organizations across the life sciences

Associations, Societies & Foundations

Member-led and mission-driven organizations supporting the life sciences community

Research Networks

Collaborative scientific communities and organizations driving research progress

Patient Advocacy Groups

Nonprofit and not-for-profit organizations advancing patient support, awareness and advocacy

Flexible opportunities to increase visibility, build connections and strengthen your organization's impact

  • Interactive Live Webinars — Opportunities to host virtual networking events and join panel discussions presented through Xtalks
  • Featured Editorial Coverage — Reach a global life sciences audience through interviews, articles and organizational spotlights
  • Newsletter Placement — Be featured in the XLSU newsletter and connect with a worldwide community of like-minded organizations and professionals
  • Social Media Promotion — Expand your reach through featured posts, awareness campaigns and increased visibility across Xtalks and XLSU social channels
  • Curated Webinar Suggestions — Receive tailored webinar suggestions from the Xtalks live event catalog, helping your members access timely and relevant insights
  • Featured Member Profile — Showcase your organization on the XLSU website with a dedicated profile including your logo, contact information, overview, mission and vision, highlighting your impact and voice in the life sciences community
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Connect with a global community of life science organizations

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Featured Members

Meet the Organizations Already Part of the XLSU Community

Featured Interviews

Read Exclusive Interviews with Leaders from the XLSU Community

May 04
How the EDS Canada Foundation Is Advancing Care, Research and Awareness for Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes

Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (EDS) represent a group of inherited connective tissue disorders characterized by joint hypermobility, tissue fragility, chronic pain and multisystem complications.  Hypermobile EDS and related hypermobility spectrum disorders are considered to affect as many as one in 500 individuals, indicating a substantially higher prevalence than once recognized.  Despite this growing awareness, delayed diagnosis, fragmented […]

Apr 15
How Blood Cancer United Is Uniting Science, Advocacy and Patient Support

Blood cancers encompass more than 100 distinct diseases, ranging from acute leukemias to chronic malignancies that require lifelong management. While survival has improved dramatically for many patients, progress has been uneven. Sustained scientific investment, access to clinical trials, affordability of care and cross-sector collaboration have become defining challenges for the field. One leader working at […]

Jul 25
Delivering Cures in a System Still Catching Up: A Conversation with The Emily Whitehead Foundation

The Emily Whitehead Foundation is moving toward direct patient and caregiver support while also engaging with structural payment and regulatory challenges George Eastwood has spent much of his career close to the science and manufacturing that make advanced therapies possible. Coming from the cell and gene therapy “tool space,” he worked in areas such as […]