Featured Speakers

Dr John Higgins Pharmaceutical Research Merck	Dr Paul Goggin Senior Director Pfizer	Dr Martin P Grosvenor Drug Delivery Manager Astrazeneca

Join your peers and colleagues at the Drug Delivery Conference London UK

The objective of this conference is to provide communication, education and networking opportunities for scientists engaged in drug delivery whether in academia, biotech or industry.

Attendees will hear world-class speakers discussing the challenges and opportunities within drug delivery systems.

Our Drug Delivery Conference will encompass six scientific areas:

• Small molecule and biologics formulation & delivery
• Applications of Nanotechnology & particle size reduction in combating issues of bioavailability
• Innovation in pre-filled syringes & injectable technology & transdermal drug delivery systems
• Investigation into medical device development to enhance drug delivery
• Business development & partnering management strategies
• Out-sourcing and In-licensing from academia and industry.

Day 1

09:00
Registration and refreshments

09:30
Opening address from the chair: Dr. John Higgins

Director of Pharmaceutical Research: Merck, USA

09:40
Orally Disintegrating Tablets: Formulation Opportunities

• Background to ODT’s
• Formulation Strategies
• Opportunities and Challenges

Dr Paul Goggin: Senior Director, Global Rx to OTC switch Pfizer

10:20
Microencapsulated probiotics for oral delivery

• Materials for microencapsulation
• Formulation and characterization of microcapsules
• In vitro experiments on controlled release

Dr Vitaliy Khutoryanskiy

Reader in Pharmaceutical Materials

Reading School of Pharmacy

University of Reading

11:00
Morning refreshments

11:20
Innovations to streamline to screening and the selection of formulations in the clinic

• Interaction of supply chains
• Rapid fact what is it how can it help?
• Case studies covering controlled release and poor solubility

Dr. Mark Egerton: Managing Director Quotient Bioresearch

12:00
Translating drug delivery into patient centric products for older adults:

• Understanding the patient needs of patients
• Consideration for patient centric drug product design
• Combining drug delivery and patient centricity
• The application of patient centric forms on adherence and therapeutic outcomes (the added value)

Dr. Sven Stegemann: Director Pharmaceutical Business Development Capsugel

12:40
Networking lunch

13.40
A survey of Drug Delivery Strategies in Discovery Space

• Effective drug delivery tools Pharma R & D brings to bear in Drug Discovery Space
• Examples described, where enabled formulations are used to enhance exposure
• Further examples: increase speed of drug lead identification & optimization

Dr. John Higgins

Director of Pharmaceutical Research

Merck USA

14:20
Advances in Polysialylation Technology

• Inherent advantages
• Pre-clinical results with polysialyated drugs
• Clinical experience with PSA-EPO and PSA insulin

Dr. Sanjay Jain

Director of Biological research

Xenetic Biosciences plc

15:00
Afternoon refreshments

15:20
MedinGel a powerful technology for custom tuned-release profiles

• Proprietary hydrogel technology enables control over burst & release profile
• Therapeutic durations ranging from 3 days to 6 months
• Compatible with small molecules, peptides, proteins & antibodies

Dr Anh Nguyen

CEO & Founder

Medincell Corporation

16:00
Current issues with prefilled syringes & how to solve them

• Conflicting needs of our stakeholders?
• Primary packaging development for our injection drug
• Life cycle management & primary packing

Mr Peter Forceville

VP Business Development Europe & Asia

MedProSafety

16:40
Closing remarks from the chair

16:50
Networking drinks

Take your discussions further and build new

relationships in a relaxed and informal setting.

Day 2

09:00

Registration and refreshments

09:30
Opening address from the chair: Dr. John Higgins

Director of Pharmaceutical Research: Merck, USA

09:40 
Orally Disintegrating Tablets: Formulation Opportunities

• Background to ODT’s
• Formulation Strategies
• Opportunities and Challenges

Dr Paul Goggin: Senior Director, Global Rx to OTC switch Pfizer

10:20 
Microencapsulated probiotics for oral delivery

• Materials for microencapsulation
• Formulation and characterization of microcapsules
• In vitro experiments on controlled release

Dr Vitaliy Khutoryanskiy

Reader in Pharmaceutical Materials

Reading School of Pharmacy

University of Reading

11:00 
Morning refreshments

11:20 
Innovations to streamline to screening and the selection of formulations in the clinic

• Interaction of supply chains
• Rapid fact what is it how can it help?
• Case studies covering controlled release and poor solubility

Dr. Mark Egerton: Managing Director Quotient Bioresearch

12:00 
Translating drug delivery into patient centric products for older adults:

• Understanding the patient needs of patients
• Consideration for patient centric drug product design
• Combining drug delivery and patient centricity
• The application of patient centric forms on adherence and therapeutic outcomes (the added value)

Dr. Sven Stegemann: Director Pharmaceutical Business Development Capsugel

12:40 
Networking lunch

13.40 
A survey of Drug Delivery Strategies in Discovery Space

• Effective drug delivery tools Pharma R & D brings to bear in Drug Discovery Space
• Examples described, where enabled formulations are used to enhance exposure
• Further examples: increase speed of drug lead identification & optimization

Dr. John Higgins

Director of Pharmaceutical Research

Merck USA

14:20 
Advances in Polysialylation Technology

• Inherent advantages
• Pre-clinical results with polysialyated drugs
• Clinical experience with PSA-EPO and PSA insulin

Dr. Sanjay Jain

Director of Biological research

Xenetic Biosciences plc

15:00 
Afternoon refreshments

15:20 
MedinGel a powerful technology for custom tuned-release profiles

• Proprietary hydrogel technology enables control over burst & release profile
• Therapeutic durations ranging from 3 days to 6 months
• Compatible with small molecules, peptides, proteins & antibodies

Dr Anh Nguyen

CEO & Founder

Medincell Corporation

16:00 
Current issues with prefilled syringes & how to solve them

• Conflicting needs of our stakeholders?
• Primary packaging development for our injection drug
• Life cycle management & primary packing

Mr Peter Forceville

VP Business Development Europe & Asia

MedProSafety

16:40 
Closing remarks from the chair

16:50 
Networking drinks

Take your discussions further and build new

relationships in a relaxed and informal setting.

Speakers (presented at 2012 congress)

Dr John Higgins Pharmaceutical Research Merck	Dr Paul Goggin Senior Director Pfizer	Dr Martin P Grosvenor Drug Delivery Manager Astrazeneca
Dr Ruud Verrijk Chief Scientific Officer Octoplus	Dr Sven Stegemann Director Pharmaceutical Business Development Capsugel	Dr Vitaliy Khutoryanskiy Reader in Pharmaceutical Materials University of Reading
Dr Anh Nguyen CEO & Founder MedinCell	Dr Mark.W.Wilson Director Collaboration Manager Europe GlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals
Dr Miriam Girones i Nogue Director of Business Development Nanomi BV	Dr Sanjay Jain Director of Biological Research Xenetic Biosciences plc	Dr Mark Egerton Managing Director Quotient Bioresearch
Dr Cristina Freire Business Development Manager Kuecept	DMr Peter Forceville VP Business Development Europe/Asia MedProSafety	Dr Charles Potter Founder & CBO Glide Pharma

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Venue

37 floor, One Canada Sq
Canary Wharf
London
E14 5AA 

Phone:
02077180189

Email:
info@appelconsulting.co.uk

Travel and accommodation is not included in the registration fee. However, a number of discounted bedrooms have been reserved a local Hotel.  Discount codes will be issued to registered delegates.  There is limited availability so we do encourage attendees to book early to avoid disappointment. To book your hotel room at discounted rates please contact the hotel directly the hotel.

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Super Early Bird Price Avaliable Until: 25th January 2013 Super Early Bird Discount - (DD2013) Conference + 2 Workshops £1,299.00 GBP Conference + 1 Workshop £1,099.00 GBP 2 Day Conference £899.00 GBP Promotional Literature Insert £799.00 GBP Presentation CD Single User Licence £499.00 GBP Presentation CD Site License £1,399.00 GBP

Early Bird Price Avaliable Until: 24th May 2012 Early Bird Discount - (DD2013) Conference + 2 Workshops £1,499.00 GBP Conference + 1 Workshop £1,299.00 GBP 2 Day Conference £1,099.00 GBP Promotional Literature Insert £899.00 GBP Presentation CD Single User Licence £499.00 GBP Presentation CD Site License £1,399.00 GBP

Standard Price Standard Price - (DD2013) Conference + 2 Workshops £1,699.00 GBP Conference + 1 Workshop £1,499.00 GBP 2 Day Conference £1,299.00 GBP Promotional Literature Insert £999.00 GBP Presentation CD Single User Licence £499.00 GBP Presentation CD Site License £1,399.00 GBP