Pre Conference Workshops

Workshop Day: Wednesday, January 21st, 2009

B1

FULL DAY WORKSHOP

Advances in Delivery Technology of Biologics: Proteins, Peptides, and Vaccines Delivery

Symposium Chairperson:

  • Tomas Landh, Principal Scientist, Pre-formulation & Delivery, Novo Nordisk
  • Christopher Rhodes, Senior Director, Drug Delivery Technology, Amylin
  • Peter Hoffman, Vice President, New Technologies, Genzyme

9:15 PART 1

Systemic Delivery of Therapeutic siRNA: Opportunities and Challenges

  • Xiaodong Yang, MD, PhD, Vice President, Research and Clinical Development, Intradig

9:45 PART 2

The Role of RNAi Compound Potency and Delivery in In Vivo Efficacy

  • Joanne Kamens, PhD, Director of Discovery, RXI Pharm

10:15 PART 3

Novel Amino Acid Based Lipids (DiLA2) for the Delivery of siRNA

  • Roger Adami, PhD, Associate Director of Molecular Pharmaceutics, MD RNA, Inc

10:45

30-Minute Networking & Refreshment Break

11:15 PART 4

The Development of SNALP Delivered siRNA Based Drugs

  • Ian MacLachlan, PhD, Executive VP and Chief Scientific Officer, Protiva Bio

11:45 PART 5

A Novel DNAi Being Developed for the Treatment of Cancer

  • Wendi Rodriguez, Pronai

12:15

Luncheon

1:30 PART 6

Vaxfectin (R) as an Adjuvant for DNA-Based Vaccines

  • Sean M. Sullivan, PhD, Executive Director of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vical

2:00 Part 7

Case Study: Applications of Recombinant Human Hyaluronidase to Subcutaneous Delivery of Biologic

  • Igor Bilinsky, Vice President, Business Development & Special Operations, Halozyme Therapeutics

2:30 Part 8

Advances in Vaccine Delivery For Faster and Smoother Development

  • Charles Potter, PhD, Chief Executive Officer, Glide Pharmaceuticals

3:00

30 Minute Networking & Refreshment Break

3:30 Part 9

Case Studies: Advances in Oral Vaccine Delivery

  • David Lechuga, PhD, Senior Director, Pharmaceutical R&D, Aridis Pharma

4:00

Panel Discussion and Audience Q&A

  • Featuring all Workshop Leaders

4:30

Workshop Concludes

  • Grand Opening Reception begins in Exhibit Hall

Overview Half-Day Workshops
8:00

Workshop Registration & Morning Coffee
Registration hosted by:

Brookwood Pharmaceuticals Genzyme Logo

9:00Workshop Begins; Opening remarks by workshop chairpersons
10:3030-minute Networking & Refreshment Break
12:00Networking Luncheon for AM Workshop Participants; AM Workshops Conclude
1:30Workshop Resumes; PM Workshops Begin
3:0030-minute Networking & Refreshment Break
4:30Workshops Conclude, Grand Opening of Exhibit Hall
B2

AM HALF DAY WORKSHOP

Maximize Your Opportunities in OTC Drug Delivery

Workshop Leaders:

  • Bob Nissen, Former VP, Business Development and Licensing, Novartis Consumer Health, New Technology Consultant, Bayer Healthcare
  • Tim Saxon, Former AVP, Business Development, Wyeth Consumer Healthcare
  • Thierry Bilbault, Vice President, New Technology & Product Innovation, Novartis Consumer Healthcare
  • Dr. Markus Krumme, Vice President, LTS Corporation, Oral Delivery Systems
  • Shingai Majuru- B.Pharm (HONS), MPhil (MED), MSC, PhD, Director of Formulations Development, US Research and Development, Banner

Part One

Introduction – The Growth of OTC Brands and the Value of Drug Delivery

Part Two

Advantages for OTC Companies in Using Drug Delivery for Life Cycle Management and Product Growth

  • Shingai Majuru- B.Pharm (HONS), MPhil (MED), MSC, PhD, Director of Formulations Development, US Research and Development, Banner

Part Three

Oral Film Strips/Wafers: The Cutting Edge Drug Delivery System

  • Dr. Markus Krumme, Vice President, LTS Corporation, Oral Delivery Systems

Part Four

Case Study: Success in Film Strips

  • Thierry Bilbault, Vice President, New Technology & Product Innovation, Novartis Consumer Healthcare
B3

AM HALF DAY WORKSHOP

Specialty Pharma Workshop – The True Costs of Outsourcing, Product Development, and Commercialization

Workshop Leaders:

  • Brian Gabrio, Business Development Manager, 3M Drug Delivery Systems
  • Robert More, Partner, Frazier
  • Jackie Peterson, Manufacturing Services Business Manager, 3M Drug Delivery Systems

Part One

State of the Specialty Pharma Industry – Where are We Now?

  • Robert More, Partner, Frazier

Part Two

Outsourcing Product Development and Commercialization: Considerations For Emerging Specialty Pharmaceutical Companies

  • Brian Gabrio, Business Development Manager, 3M Drug Delivery Systems
  • Jackie Peterson, Manufacturing Services Business Manager, 3M Drug Delivery Systems
B4

PM HALF DAY WORKSHOP

The Role of Innovative Drug Delivery in the Treatment of Pain

Workshop Leader:

  • Felix Theeuwes, D.Sc., Chairman and Chief Scientific Officer, Durect Corporation

Part One

How Drug Delivery Transformed the Pain Market

Part Two

Redcution in the Abuse Potential of Narcotics

Part Three

Improvements in Post-Surgical Pain Control and Reductions in Associated Side Effects

Part Four

Treating Local Pain Conditions

Part Five

Market Performance and Outlook for Pain-Focused Companies

Part Six

Recent Licensing and M&A Deals in the Pain Space

B5

PM HALF DAY WORKSHOP

Identifying New Markets for Drug Delivery Technology: Differentiating Your Technology and Negotiating the Deal

Workshop Leaders:

  • Vickie O’Neil, Vice President, Research & Technology, Upsher-Smith Laboratories
  • Art Tipton, PhD, President & CEO, Brookwood
  • Genzyme, speaker TBD

Part One

Got a great drug delivery technology or platform- How to Determine Target Markets

Part Two

How to Rise Above the Noise: Differentiating Yourself to Potential Partners In An Increasingly Competitive World

Part Three

Negotiating the Deal – Workshop Exercise

B6

PM HALF DAY WORKSHOP

Drug/Device Combinations: Interactions, Regulations, and Market Potential

Part One

Case Study: Development of rhPDGF-BB Based Drug/Device Combination Products for the Treatment of Orthopedic Injuries and Diseases

  • Charles E. Hart, PhD, Chief Scientific Officer, BioMimetic Therapeutics

Part Two

From Syringe to Autoinjector- Challenges and Pitfalls of Drugs in Devices

  • Robin Hwang, PhD, Scientific Director, Amgen

Part Three

Drug/Device Combination Regulatory Considerations

  • For more information on participating, please contact Tricia Carle-Sutton, TCarle@iirusa.com

Part Four 

Drug/Device Market Potential

  • For more information on participating, please contact Tricia Carle-Sutton, TCarle@iirusa.com

 

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