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Dutch Medicines Winter Afternoon

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  • Hanzeplein 1 Groningen.

The Federation for Innovative Drug Research Netherlands (FIGON) cordially invites you to the Dutch Medicines Winter Afternoon, an inspiring afternoon focused on innovative medicines and advanced drug delivery systems, with a strong emphasis on the life sciences ecosystem in Northern Netherlands. This FIGON meeting is organized in collaboration with LIFE Cooperative and brings together leading scientists, innovators, and professionals from academia and industry.

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The perfect event for avid students and professionals to network in the Life Sciences and Health Sector!

Programme

13:30 – 13:40
Prof. Klaas Poelstra – FIGON Chair, University of Groningen

Opening and introduction to FIGON and its partners

13:40 – 13:55
Robert Hof – LIFE Cooperative, Groningen

Introduction to LIFE Cooperative as a breeding ground for medicines, devices, and health tech in Northern Netherlands

13:55 – 14:20
Rob Steendam – CTO, InnoCore

Long-Acting SynBiosys® Microspheres for Delivering Tomorrow’s Medicines™

14:20 – 14:45
Jaap Wieling – CEO, PureIMS

Dry-powder inhalation by Cyclops® for pulmonary and systemic indications

14:45 – 15:10
Prof. Marleen Kamperman – University of Groninge
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Exploring Polyelectrolyte Coacervates for Drug Delivery

15:10 – 15:35
Tea/coffee & Groninger gingerbread

15:35 – 15:55
Dr. Flávia Sousa – University of Groningen

Engineering Polymeric Nanomedicines for Biotherapeutic Brain Drug Delivery

15:55 – 16:20
Dr. Ad Roffel – ICON plc, Groningen

Mass balance and absolute bioavailability studies with ¹⁴C-labeled drugs in humans as critical tools in successful clinical drug development

16:20 – 16:45
Prof. Erik Frijlink – University of Groningen

The value of innovation in established and advanced drug delivery systems

16:45 – 17:20
Helder Santos – University of Groningen

Mending Broken Hearts: Nanomedicines for RNA delivery for Myocardial Infarction Repair

17:20 – 17:25
Peter Ketelaar – LIFE Cooperative, Groningen

Prof. Klaas Poelstra – FIGON Chair

17:25 – 18:00
Networking reception with drinks

We hope to welcome you to Groningen for an inspiring and interactive winter afternoon!

Participation
The number of places is limited to 50 participants, so early registration is recommended.