7:40 AM - 8:40 AM
Registration & Refreshments
8:40 AM - 8:50 AM
Chair's Opening Remarks
8:50 AM - 9:35 AM - Keynote
Technology & Innovation
Connected Drug Delivery Devices and their Role in Enabling a Flexible Care Setting
Beate Bittner, Product Optimization Franchise Leader, Roche
9:40 AM - 10:15 AM - Case Studies
Small Molecules
Understanding and Designing Manufacturing Operations and Product Behavior with Coupled CFD-DEM Modeling
Biologics
Delivery Technologies for mRNA Nanotherapeutics
Heinrich Haas, Vice President, Formulation, BioNTech
Technology & Innovation
Material Properties of Amorphous Solid Dispersions – Influence of Incorporated Drugs
Karsten Fluegel, Postdoctoral Researcher | Drug Delivery & Innovation, Merck
Device Development
Microneedles for Drug and Vaccine Delivery
Ryan F. Donnelly, Chair in Pharmaceutical Technology , Queen's University Belfast
10:20 AM - 10:55 AM - Case Studies
Small Molecules
Powder Characterization for Small Molecule Formulation – understanding the Particle-Powder-Processability Interface
Carolin Riehl, Principal Scientist | Lab Head Drug Delivery & Innovation, Merck
Biologics
Disruptive Technologies for Formulation, Manufacturing and/or Delivery: Enabling Advancements for Biologics and Vaccines Products into the Future
Jeffrey T. Blue, Executive Director, Vaccine Drug Product Development PR&D, MSD
Technology & Innovation
How to Anticipate Formulation and Stability with Modeling?
Olivier Brass, Senior scientist, lead of research unit, research department , Sanofi
Device Development
Creating New Solutions for Needle-free Drug Delivery Devices
10:55 AM - 11:45 AM
iSolve & Networking Break
11:45 AM - 12:20 PM - Solution Spotlights
Small Molecules
Solution Spotlight by Nanoform
Biologics
Protein or Not? Advanced High Throughput Aggregate Analysis with the Aura
Dan Lund, Director of Sales, Halo Labs
Technology & Innovation
Solution Spotlight By LTS Lohman
Device Development
Solution Spotlight By TBC
12:25 PM - 1:00 PM - Case Studies
Biologics
Challenges in the Pharmaceutical Development of Very Low Concentration Dosage Forms for Highly Potent Immunotherapy Molecules
Naila El Kechai, Formulation and Drug Product Team Leader, Sanofi
Device Development
Impact of article 117 on the Development of New Combination Products
Dr. Fatima Bennai-Sanfourche, Director Medical device Safety, Medical Device Safety Officer, Bayer
Small Molecules
Technology & Innovation
Nano-structured Films for Ocular Drug Delivery
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Networking Lunch
2:00 PM - 2:35 PM - Case Studies
Small Molecules
Topic TBC: Oral bioavailability
Anette Müllertz, Professor, Head of Center, University of Copenhagen
Biologics
Using Gene Therapy approaches to address Global Pandemics
Technology & Innovation
Lyophilization Cycle Transfer and Scale-Up Case Study: Impact of Freeze Dryer Configuration
Stefan Schneid, Laboratory Head Formulation Development Parenterals, Bayer
Device Development
Human Factors Engineering and Patient Centric Design Considerations
2:40 PM - 3:15 PM - Solution Spotlights
Small Molecules
Solution Spotlight By Adare
Biologics
Solution Spotlight By DelSiTech
Technology & Innovation
Solution Spotlight By Schrödinger GmbH
Device Development
Solution Spotlight By Sensile Medical
3:15 PM - 4:05 PM
iSolve & Networking Break
4:05 PM - 4:40 PM - Case Studies
Small Molecules
Biologics
Challenges and Opportunities in Cell Therapy Formulation and Delivery
Technology & Innovation
Pharmaceutical Process Simulation
Robert Hennig, Associate Director Drug Delivery & Innovation, Healthcare R&D, Merck
Device Development
How to use Smart Devices Intelligently to Deliver Outcomes
Jace Blackburn, Smart Device Engineer, Genentech
4:45 PM - 5:20 PM - Keynote
Technology & Innovation
5:20 PM - 5:30 PM
Chair’s Closing Remarks
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM
Registration & Refreshments
8:45 AM - 8:50 AM
Chair's Opening Remarks
8:50 AM - 9:25 AM - Keynote
Biologics
Topic TBC (Boehringer Ingelheim)
Kerstin Walke, Head of Pharmaceutical Development Biologicals, Boehringer Ingelheim
9:30 AM - 10:05 AM - Case Studies
Small Molecules
Targeting Cancers with Nano Drug Delivery Systems
Biologics
Topic TBC: Vaccine Drug Delivery and Design
Camilla Foged, Professor Vaccine Design and Delivery Group, University of Copenhagen
Technology & Innovation
Topic TBC: BBB Drug Delivery
Nitin Joshi, Instructor of Anesthesia, Center for Nanomedicine, Harvard Medical School
Device Development
Topic TBC
10:10 AM - 10:45 AM - Solution Spotlights
Small Molecules
Solution Spotlight By Foster Delivery Science
Biologics
Solution Spotlight By Pfanstiehl
Technology & Innovation
Solution Spotlight By ShinEtsu
Device Development
Solution Spotlight By TBC
10:45 AM - 11:35 AM
iSolve & Networking Break
11:35 AM - 12:10 PM - Case Studies
Small Molecules
In-Silico Excipient Screening for Pharmaceutical Formulations
Gabriele Sadowski, Professor for Thermodynamics, TU Dortmund
Biologics
Vaccine Drying and High Throughput Screening
Technology & Innovation
Carbon Nanotube Composites use in Novel Drug Delivery
Device Development
Wearable Insulin Delivery Devices
12:15 PM - 12:50 PM - Solution Spotlights
Small Molecules
Solution Spotlight By Quotient Sciences
Biologics
Hydroxypropyl-β-cyclodextrin as a Versatile Excipient in Biologics Processes – Application in Ultrafiltration/Diafiltration
Shiqi Hong, Senior biopharma scientist , Roquette
Technology & Innovation
Solution Spotlight By BASF
Device Development
Solution Spotlight TBC
12:50 PM - 1:50 PM
Networking Lunch
1:50 PM - 2:25 PM - Case Studies
Small Molecules
Dry granulation process development
Ranjit Dhenge, Investigator R&D, GlaxoSmithKline
Biologics
Mesoporous Silica Particles; Simple yet Powerful Tool for the Delivery of Biomolecules
Vivek Trivedi, Lecturer in Drug Delivery, Medway School of Pharmacy , University of Kent
Technology & Innovation
Overcoming Barriers of Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitors for Alzheimer’s Disease
Device Development
Ophthalmic Drug Delivery
2:25 PM - 3:15 PM
iSolve & Networking Break
3:15 PM - 3:50 PM - Solution Spotlights
Small Molecules
Formulating Amorphous Solid Dispersions: Key Challenges and Considerations for a Streamlined Approach
Aaron Stewart, Associate Principal Scientist, Lonza
Biologics
Silicone-Free Prefilled Syringe Packages for Sensitive Biologics and Ophthalmic injections
Technology & Innovation
Solution Spotlight by tesa Labtech
Dr. Timo Taghizadeh, Head of Business Development & Marketing, tesa Labtec GmbH
Device Development
Solution Spotlight by TBC (1)
3:55 PM - 4:30 PM - Case Studies
Small Molecules
Biologics
Peptide Drug Delivery, Characterization and Product Development
Dr Ana L Gomes dos Santos, Principal Scientist, AstraZeneca
Technology & Innovation
Nanoparticles and Medicines Design
Ijeoma F. Uchegbu, Chair in Pharmaceutical Nanoscience, University College London
Device Development
4:35 PM - 5:20 PM - Panel Discussion
Small Molecules
Topic TBC: Novo Nordisk
Mark Guarraia, Vice President, Design and User Experience, Novo Nordisk
5:20 PM - 5:35 PM
DDF Poster Competition Award & Chair’s Closing Remarks
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
Registration & Refreshments
9:00 AM - 9:05 AM
Chair’s Opening Remarks
9:05 AM - 9:40 AM - Keynote
Device Development
Creating Digital Ecosystems that Improve Outcomes
Matthew Clemente, Vice President, Device Development, Device R&D, Novo Nordisk
9:45 AM - 10:20 AM - Case Studies
Small Molecules
Local Delivery for Enteric Coated Drugs
Biologics
Topic TBC
Technology & Innovation
Bringing Drugs to Market Sooner
Device Development
Development of Inhalers That Guide Patient Technique
10:25 AM - 11:00 AM - Solution Spotlights
Small Molecules
Solution Spotlight By BDD
Biologics
Solution Spotlight By Hovione
Technology & Innovation
3D Powder Bed Printing with Lactose: a showcase
Korinde van den Heuvel, Senior Product Developer , DFE pharma
Device Development
Solution Spotlight By TBC
11:50 AM - 12:25 PM - Case Studies
Small Molecules
Challenges and Opportunities of Development of Salts of Weak Bases
Biologics
Molecular Modelling Techniques to Aid Drug Stability Studies
Technology & Innovation
CNS Drug Delivery and Barrier Modelling
Device Development
How Will the Future Look for Next Generation Devices?
12:30 PM - 1:05 PM - Solution Spotlights
Small Molecules
Solution Spotlight By pmc isochem
Biologics
Solution Spotlight By TBC
Technology & Innovation
Solution Spotlight Catalent
Device Development
Solution Spotlight By TBC
1:05 PM - 2:05 PM
Networking Lunch
2:05 PM - 2:40 PM - Case Studies
Small Molecules
Challenges with Oxidation Sensitive Drug Substances
Biologics
Chemistry, Manufacturing and controls (CMC) strategies for Cell Therapies
Technology & Innovation
Release Testing of Nanoformulations
Device Development
Software Applications (Apps), the New Medical Devices?
2:45 PM - 3:20 PM - Case Studies
Small Molecules
Limitations and Problem Solving of Polysorbate
Biologics
Combination Treatment of Tumours with Stimuli-Sensitive Nanocarriers
Technology & Innovation
Device Development
Combination Products Design for User Experience
3:20 PM - 4:10 PM
Networking Break
4:10 PM - 4:45 PM - Case Studies
Small Molecules
Trojan Horse Formulations for Tumour Drug Delivery
Biologics
Development, Manufacturing and Supply of Ebola Vaccine
Lynne A. Isopi, Principal Scientist, Vaccine Drug Product Development, MSD
Technology & Innovation
Novel CART Cell Therapy Based Tumour Treatments
Device Development
Industry effects of EU MDR and IVDR regulations
4:50 PM - 5:35 PM - Panel Discussion
Technology & Innovation
5:35 PM - 5:40 PM
Chair’s Closing Remarks