Discovery & Development Europe 2025
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23 - 24 June 2025
Congress Center Basel, Basel, Switzerland
Congress Center Basel, Basel, Switzerland
Andreas Gryczke
Director, Process Engineering,
AbbVie
Banurekha Lakshmanan
Global Head of Data Office,
AstraZeneca
Emma Mead
Chief Scientific Officer, Oxford Drug Discovery Institute,
University of Oxford
Heinrich Haas
Chief Technology Officer,
Neovacs
Karin Conde-Knape
Senior Vice President Global Drug Discovery,
Novo Nordisk
Morten Grunnet
Vice President, Head of Neuroscience,
Lundbeck
Philippe Marc
Executive Director, Global Head of Integrated Data Sciences,
Novartis
Shadi Farhangrazi
Chief Executive Officer,
S.M. Discovery Group
Sorina Morar-Mitrica
Director Science &Technology,
Novartis
Stephen Pham
Senior Vice President, Product Development,
Avalyn Pharma Inc.
Ulrich Betz
Senior Vice President Innovation,
Merck
Vineeta Tripathi
Chief Executive Officer,
Vitarka Therapeutics
Aaron Smith
Associate Director,
AstraZeneca
Abhishek Choudhary
Principal Data Engineer,
Bayer
Abi Heath
Patent Attorney & Counsel,
Kilburn & Strode
Alain Martelli
Director External Science and Innovation, France,
Pfizer
Alexander Natz
Secretary General,
EUCOPE
Amal Ali Elkordy
Professor,
University of Sunderland
Amardeep Singh Bhalla
Executive Director,
Regeneron
Andreas Bernkop Schnurch
Professor,
University of Innsbruck
Andrew Woodhead
Head of Chemistry,
Astex Pharmaceuticals
Andrew Ledgard
Senior Scientist,
Recursion
Andy Pike
Senior DMPK Discovery and Development Lead, Director,
AstraZeneca
Anna-Pia Papageorgiou
Policy Officer, Health Innovations & Ecosystems, DG Research & Innovation,
European Commission
Antonia Stepan
Section Head, Medicinal Chemistry,
Roche
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Arianna Sabò
Head of Research & Discovery,
QUANTRO Therapeutics
Arne Skerra
Professor,
Technische Universität München
Benedict Cross
CTO,
PhoreMost Ltd
Burkhard Schäfer
Managing Director & Director at SiLA,
SiLA
Carol Mulrooney
Principal Investigator, Cheminformatics,
GSK
Christine Maurer
Scientific Associate Director Biotransformation,
Merck & Cie KmG
Christoph Rösli
Director Research,
CSL Behring & BaseLaunch
Chuang Kee Ong
Director Data Product,
GSK
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Cornelis Van Tilburg
Head of KiTZ CTU,
Hopp-Kindertumorzentrum Heidelberg
Covadonga Paneda
Chief Operating Officer,
Altamira Therapeutics
Dan Hardy
Chief Executive Officer,
Microsol Science
Daniel Tondera
Head of Biology,
Pantherna Therapeutics
David Jenkinson
Head of Childhood Cancer Translational Challenge,
LifeArc
David Dexter
Research Director,
Parkinson's UK
David Gnutt
Vice President, Complex In Vitro Lead, RED Cardiovascular, Renal and Immunology,,
Bayer
Davide Gianni
Senior Director,
AstraZeneca
Delphine Heenen
Kicker In Chief Managing Director,
KickCancer
Diana Knapp-Bühle
Associate Director and DMPK Lead,
Merck Healthcare KGaA
Duane Schulthess
CEO,
Vital Transformation
Eric Lorent
Senior Scientist,
Sanofi
Estelle Beguin
Director of Technology Research,
Ethris
Fabrizio Dissegna
Formulator,
Chiesi
Farshad Ramazani
Senior Expert Science & Technology,
Novartis
Florian Ries
Senior Scientist,
AbbVie
Gergely Toth
Chief Executive Officer & Chief Scientific Officer,
Cantabio Pharmaceuticals
Giovanni Spagnolli
Chief Technology Officer,
Sibylla Biotech
Giovanni Ca'Zorzi
Strategic Communications,
Cohesion Bureau
Heena Khatter
Principal Scientist,
Roche
Heide Düvel
Scientific Associate Director DMPK,
Merck Healthcare KGaA
Hemachandran Kannan
Director of the AI Centre,
Woxsen University
Ian Roberts
Director of Therapeutic Technology,
Healx
Iris Valtingojer
Sanofi Childhood Cancer R&D CSR Lead,
Sanofi
Jack Doolan
Investigator,
GSK
James Dale
Director of Drug Discovery,
PharmEnable Therapeutics
James Love
Vice President, Automation and Process Optimization,
Novo Nordisk
James Connell
Scientific Director - Translational Matrix Group,
LifeArc
Jens Twellmeyer
Associate Director Science & Technology,
Novartis
Jitendra Kumar
Lead Scientist,
Entos Pharmaceuticals
Joao Seixas
CEO,
TargTex
Joel Richard
Executive Head of Product Development,
DBV
Johanna Roostalu
Director, Therapeutics, Venture Creation,
BioInnovation Institute
Jonathan Hopper
Vice President, Platforms & Founder,
OMass Therapeutics
Jörg Berghausen
Associate Director,
Novartis
Jose-Carlos Gomez-Tamayo
Scientist,
Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson
Kamalinder Kaur Singh
Professor of Pharmaceutical Technology and Drug Delivery,
University of Central Lancashire
Karsten Maeder
Professor,
Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg
Kelly Zalocusky
Senior Director of Computational Biology, Neuroscience,
Recursion Pharmaceuticals
Knut Biber
Research Fellow & Head of Glial Biology Team,
AbbVie
Konstantinos Gkatzis
Cardiovascular Team Lead & COO at Myrtil Biotechnologies,
Ksilink
Kristina Levan
Business Developer,
Business Region Gothenburg
Krisztian Kaszas
Sr Scientist, Assay Automation,
Johnson & Johnson
Lars van der Veen
Chief Scientific Officer,
ionctura
Laura Gasparini
Director -Tau pathobiology,
AbbVie
Lene Gerlach
Venture Partner, Founder of Women in Life Science Denmark (WiLD),
Hadean Ventures
Lubor Gaal
Chief Financial Officer & Chief Business Officer,
Circio
Maeve Caldwell
Professor in Neuroscience, Physiology,
Trinity College Dublin
Manuela Cerina
Scientific Director of Neurodegeneration,
LifeArc
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Marcos Costa
Principal Scientist,
Roche
Maria Levitin
Director of RNA Oligonucleotide Delivery, Genetic Medicine,
Grünenthal GmbH
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Marie-Christine Pardon
Assistant Professor in Translational Neuroscience,
University of Nottingham
Marius Lutz
Scientist, High-Throughput Experimentation, Chemical Reaction Screening,
Hoffmann La Roche Ltd
Mark Chiu
President & Chief Scientific Officer,
Tavotek BioTherapeutics
Markus Hierl
Principal Associate,
Hoffmann La Roche Ltd
Martinus Capelle
Scientific Director,
Johnson & Johnson
Meike Harms
Lead Scientist,
Merck
Meiling Li
Technical project leader,
Roche
Michael Johnson
Professor of Neurology and Genomic Medicine,
Imperial College London
Michele Cleary
President & Chief Scientific Officer,
Advancium Health Network
Miroslav Cik
Senior Principal Research Scientist,
Abbvie
Moein Moghimi
Professor of Nanomedicine and Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmacy,
Newcastle University
Naisha Shah
Vice President of Data Science,
BioAge Labs
Natasha Drapeau
Managing Director & Co-Founding Senior Partner, Cohesion Bureau,
Cohesion Bureau
Paulina Kolasinska-Zwierz
Principal Scientist,
Alchemab
Peng Leong
CBO and Head of Brain Aging,
Bioage labs
Phil Noble
Head of Single B Cell Antibody Discovery,
UCB Pharma
Philip Hewitt
Global Head of Early Investigative Toxicology,
Merck
Poppy Winlow
Senior Research Scientist,
AstraZeneca
Rainer Wilcken
Director, Computational Chemistry,
Flare Therapeutics Inc
Rajaa Sukhun
Senior Director of Research DMPK,
Cytokinetics
Ramesh Kashi Kashi
Senior Scientific Advisor,
EPOK Therapeutics
Rick Ewing
VP, Head of Chemistry,
Rapafusyn Pharmaceuticals
Robin Loving
Chief Scientific Officer,
Salipro Biotech AB
Roderick Beijersbergen
Head of NKI Genomics Core Facility & Professor of Functional Genomics,
The Netherlands Cancer Institute
Sabine Kuratli
CMC Lead,
CEPI
Sagar Chandekar
Global Medical Manager- Neurodegenerative Diseases,
Novo Nordisk
Sam Daems
Portfolio Principal,
Waterland Private Equity
Sandor Batkai
Freelance Consultant,
Formerly Cardior Pharmaceuticals
Sarah Jolly
Principal Scientist,
LifeArc
Shayoni Dutta
Data Science Manager,
GSK
Shilpa Thosar
Former Director,
Cara Therapeutics
Shreenivasa Rajanala
VP, Global Head of Data Science and Advanced Analytics,
Bayer
Simone Vecchi
Associate Director - Drug Product Development Scientific Integrator,
Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine
Simone Hornemann
Director UZH CRISPR Screening Hub,
University Hospital Zurich
Sonja Kühn
Head of Structural Biophysics and Computational Chemistry PA, Research,
Servier
Sophie Janbon
Director,
AstraZeneca
Steen Krogsgaard
Scientific Automation Director,
Novo Nordisk
Stefan Schiesser
Director of Medicinal Chemistry,
AstraZeneca
Stephanie Harlfinger
Senior Director, Global Head NCE DMPK,
Merck & Cie KmG
Supriyadi Hafiz
Senior Scientist,
Merck
Suruchi Vishwasrao
Senior Scientist,
Merck Life Science Pvt. Ltd.
Sven Verguts
Associate Director, Emerging Biotech & ATMPs,
Merck
Tamara Maes
Former Chief Scientific Officer & Founder,
Oryzon Genomics
Tanvir Tabish
Director, Early Formulation Development,
AstraZeneca
Thanneer Malai Perumal
Senior Principal Scientist,
Hoffmann La Roche Ltd
Thomas Von Erlach
Chief Scientific Officer,
Vivtex
Tjasa Vrlinic
Principal Investigator,
Medincell
Tom Kissling
pRED Automation Partner & Director at SiLA,
F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG
Tomasz Ratajczak
Formulation Expert,
Polpharma
Toria Legh-Land
Computational Pharmaceutics Lead,
Microsol
Trond Ulven
Professor,
Copenhagen University
Valentina Romeo
Principal Scientist & Group Leader,
Roche
Varun Kushwah
Principal Scientist,
RCPE
Vik Reebye
Head of Academic Partnership,
MiNA Therapeutics
Virginia Ballotta
New Ventures Manager,
BaseLaunch
Vladimir Talibov
Associate Principal Scientist,
Sprint Bioscience
Yi Sun
Associate Professor,
Technical University of Denmark
Zeeshan Ahmad
Reader in Pharmaceutics and Drug Delivery,
University of Manchester
Zhi Yao
Principal Scientist,
LifeArc
Zhizhou Fang
Associate Scientific Director in vitro DMPK,
Merck Healthcare KGaA
Zoran Rankovic
Professor of Chemical Biology, and Director of the Centre for Protein Degradation,
The Institute of Cancer Research
Meet Our Esteemed Sponsors
Platinum Sponsors
10x Genomics
Platinum Sponsor
10x Genomics was founded on the vision that this century will bring advances in biomedicine and transform the way we understand and treat disease. We deliver powerful, reliable tools that fuel scientific discoveries and drive exponential progress to master biology to advance human health. Our end-to-end single cell and spatial solutions include instruments, consumables, and intuitive software, letting you unravel highly intricate biological systems, while bringing into focus the details that matter most.
Bruker Spatial Biology
Platinum Sponsor
Bruker Spatial Biology, a division of Bruker Corporation, provides advanced spatial molecular biology solutions, including instruments, assays, software, and services to support life sciences research. By integrating technologies from NanoString and Canopy Biosciences, Bruker offers an extensive portfolio designed to meet the diverse needs of global researchers exploring spatial biology. The CosMx® Spatial Molecular Imager (SMI) enables high-plex detection and analysis of over 6,000 RNAs with single-cell resolution and precise cell segmentation, supported by the cloud-based AtoMx™ Spatial Informatics Platform. The GeoMx® Digital Spatial Profiler is a leading platform for whole-tissue exploration, providing whole transcriptomics and high-plex proteomic readouts. The CellScape™ Precise Spatial Proteomics platform allows for high-plex protein expression analysis at single-cell resolution, using versatile, open-sourced reagents. The nCounter® Analysis System enables rapid quantification of profiling of gene and miRNA expression with high sensitivity. Together, Bruker Spatial Biology’s solutions are supported by a strong team of scientists, sales, and service associates, along with Canopy Multiomic Services for biopharmaceutical research, assay development, and clinical sample testing. For more information, visit www.BrukerSpatialBiology.com.
Gold Sponsors
ariadne.ai
Gold Sponsor
ariadne.ai ag is your partner for biomedical image analysis. Our cloud-based, worry-free SPATIAL platform enables the analysis of multiplexed spatial proteomics, transcriptomics and multi-omics data, including precise stitching, registration, segmentation and statistical analyses of cellular neighborhoods. SPATIAL works with any data type, whether you have fluorescence or histopathological staining, 2d or 3d data, or complex cell types such as neurons. Our experienced team of annotators and software engineers will design and implement custom solutions to any image analysis challenge, no matter the tissue, device or assay.
Cell Signaling Technology
Gold Sponsor
CST® is a privately-owned, global company headquartered in Danvers, Mass., USA. Founded in 1999 and still led by research scientists. We are actively engaged in the development of products and technologies that facilitate signaling analysis and mechanistic cell biology and cancer research.
Miltenyi Biotec, Ltd.
Gold Sponsor
For over 30 years, Miltenyi Biotec has been a leader in the development of products that empower the advancement of biomedical research and enable cell and gene therapy. We provide innovative tools to help with your sample preparation, cell isolation, cell culture, and cell analysis needs. Our solutions are designed to support everything from basic research to translational research and clinical application for immunology, stem cell biology, neuroscience, and cancer.
Quantum-Si
Gold Sponsor
Quantum-Si, The Protein Sequencing Company™, is focused on revolutionizing the growing field of proteomics. The Company’s Platinum® Pro benchtop instrument enables Next-Generation Protein Sequencing™ that advances proteomic research, drug discovery, and diagnostics beyond what has been possible with existing proteomic tools. Detecting single amino acids through binding kinetics, the innovative Platinum® Pro benchtop sequencer is highly sensitive to protein variants, enabling deep interrogation of proteins to deliver breakthrough insights.
Singular Genomics
Gold Sponsor
Our recently launched G4X Spatial Sequencer, which is an upgrade to the G4 Sequencing Platform, is designed to offer high throughput in situ direct sequencing of RNA (Direct-Seq™), targeted transcriptomics, and proteomics profiling from formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissues
Vizgen
Gold Sponsor
Vizgen is at the forefront of spatial biology and multi-omics innovation. Through its pioneering MERFISH technology and MERSCOPE® Platform for in situ single-cell spatial genomics and its high-fidelity InSituPlex® protein assays and AI-driven STARVUE™ spatial image analysis technology, Vizgen delivers unmatched tools that enable researchers to uncover deep insights into human biology and achieve breakthroughs in understanding mechanisms of complex diseases. Vizgen’s technology delivers high-confidence, quantitative data with exceptional accuracy, robustness, sensitivity and deep insights that power foundational and clinical research. Vizgen is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and can be found online at www.vizgen.com and www.ultivue.com. Connect on social media Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook.
Silver Sponsors
ACD, Bio-Techne
Silver Sponsor
ACD - a Bio-Techne brand, is a pioneer and leader in the advancement of spatial genomics and clinical applications by unlocking the power of RNA and developing cell- and tissue-based research and diagnostic tests for personalized medicine. Based in Silicon Valley, ACD’s proprietary RNAscope™ technology, the first multiplex fluorescent and chromogenic in situ hybridization platform, enables detection and quantification of single RNA molecules in situ. Our portfolio includes, RNAscope, BaseScope™, miRNAscope™ and HiPlex™ v2. With over 50,000 probes and our Professional Assay Services, we enable rapid assessment of unique targets. Since launch in 2011, the technology boasts 10,000+ citations, with new peer reviewed publications daily. Based on proprietary technology, ACD’s RNAscope Technology, the first multiplex fluorescent and chromogenic in situ hybridization platform enables detection and quantification of RNA in situ at single molecule sensitivity.
Ardigen S.A.
Silver Sponsor
Ardigen is a leading AI Contract Research Organisation (CRO) dedicated to increasing the success rate of drug discovery. Recognized among the top 5% of AI in drug discovery companies worldwide, Ardigen integrates expertise in biology, bioinformatics, machine learning, and software engineering to deliver advanced computational solutions exclusively tailored for the biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors. Over the past 10 years, we have earned the trust of over 120 clients, including 15 major pharmaceutical companies, by providing exceptional in silico research and data engineering services.
Complete Genomics
Silver Sponsor
Complete Genomics is a pioneering life sciences company offering innovative, comprehensive sequencing solutions, including sample/library preparation, lab automation, sequencing, and data analysis. Our sequencing portfolio features a full range of sequencers designed to meet low, medium, and high throughput needs, all powered by our proprietary DNBSEQ technology. To date, over 9,700 publications have utilized DNBSEQ technology across a broad spectrum of applications. As the exclusive distributor of STOmics products in North America, Complete Genomics provides access to Stereo-seq technology—the only spatial transcriptomics solution worldwide capable of exploring the entire transcriptome at true single-cell resolution. To learn more, visit https://www.completegenomics.com
GENEWIZ from Azenta Life Sciences
Silver Sponsor
As a global leader in R&D genomics services, GENEWIZ from Azenta Life Sciences, leads the way in providing superior data quality with unparalleled technical support to enable researchers around the world to advance their scientific discoveries faster than ever before. Our customers at top-tier pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and academic institutions, as well as cutting-edge start-ups, rely on our proprietary technologies for consistent, reliable, high-quality data, even on the most difficult projects. A full-service provider, we provides Sanger DNA sequencing, gene synthesis, molecular biology, high throughput/next generation sequencing, bioinformatics, and GLP regulatory services.
Hamilton
Silver Sponsor
Hamilton Company specializes in the development, manufacturing and customization of precision measurement devices, automated liquid handling workstations, and sample management systems. Hamilton's processes are optimized for quality and flexibility. Whether it's a custom needle with a quick delivery time frame, a special length pH sensor, or a comprehensive solution to fully automate your assay workflow, trust that Hamilton products will always meet your needs. Hamilton Company has been a leading global manufacturer for more than 60 years, with headquarters in Reno, Nevada;Franklin, Massachusetts;Timișoara, Romania;Bonaduz, Switzerland;and subsidiary offices throughout the world.
Lunaphore Technologies SA, a Bio-Techne company
Silver Sponsor
Lunaphore Technologies S.A. – a Bio-Techne brand, is a Swiss company born in 2014 with the vision of enabling spatial biology in every laboratory. Lunaphore provides solutions based on a game-changing chip technology that can extract spatial proteomic and transcriptomic data from tumors and other tissues, transforming any assay into multiplex spatial biology through a streamlined and easily integrated process. Lunaphore empowers researchers in immunology, immuno-oncology, and neuroscience to push the boundaries of scientific discovery and drug development. Lunaphore’s technology enables the identification of biomarker “signatures” with clinical relevance to support the development of diagnostic tools and streamline clinical trials, to ultimately improve patient outcomes. For further information on Lunaphore and its products, please visit https://lunaphore.com.
Navinci
Silver Sponsor
Navinci is a Swedish biotech company specializing in developing innovative solutions for studying protein interactions. With a focus and a strong legacy in developing in situ proximity ligation assay technology, Navinci has established itself as a center of excellence in the field and has a broad portfolio of products that help researchers study protein interactions in depth.
NeoGenomics Laboratories
Silver Sponsor
NeoGenomics is a premier cancer diagnostics company, specializing in cancer genetics testing and information services. We offer one of the most comprehensive oncology-focused testing menus across the cancer continuum, serving oncologists, pathologists, hospital systems, academic centers, and pharmaceutical firms with innovative diagnostic and predictive testing to help them diagnose and treat cancer. We partner with pharmaceutical clients from discovery to commercialization with broad oncology testing capabilities powered by in-house scientific expertise and dedicated project support teams. Our clients benefit from our state-of-the-art molecular technology, from whole exome sequencing, whole transcriptome sequencing, HLA typing, and the proprietary MultiOmyx™ high-order multiplexing methodology.
Olink
Silver Sponsor
Olink offers an unmatched high-multiplex technique to identify actionable biomarkers, with a strong focus on the human plasma proteome. Using minimal sample volume we provide quantifiable results with high-throughput, exceptional sensitivity and specificity, with coverage across a broad dynamic range. Our mission is to accelerate proteomics together with the scientific community across multiple disease areas to enable new discoveries and better understand complex real-time human biology. We are committed to develop our offering and are continuously expanding our protein coverage for a growing number of biological processes and pathways. Olink is well-established in Europe (HQ Uppsala, Sweden) and the USA (HQ Boston, MA), with a rapidly developing presence across Asia. We also work with a growing number of core labs around the world offering analysis and support to an expanding global customer base.
Parse Biosciences
Silver Sponsor
Parse Biosciences is a Seattle-based company with the mission of accelerating progress in human health and scientific research. At the core of our company is our pioneering approach for single cell sequencing. Single cell sequencing has already enabled groundbreaking discoveries which have led to new understandings of cancer treatment, tissue repair, stem cell therapy, kidney and liver disease, brain development, and the immune system.
Sapient Bioanalytics
Silver Sponsor
Sapient is a leader in multi-omics discovery, providing bespoke services for proteomics, metabolomics, lipidomics data generation and delivering insights that enable biopharma sponsors to go beyond the genome to accelerate precision drug development. Utilizing cutting-edge, high throughput mass spectrometry, we make nontargeted and targeted measurements to capture thousands of dynamic biomarkers – including proteins, metabolites, and lipids – per sample, across thousands of samples at a time. We pair this with advanced biocomputational frameworks enabling comprehensive biomarker-phenotype mapping and integrative analyses with other omics and real-world data. Aided by our proprietary Human Biology Database — comprising data from tens of thousands of samples in which we can mine for and validate biomarkers and targets — we can support rapid drug target identification, biomarker discovery and validation, and translational insights across all stages of drug development, including clinical trials.
Scale Biosciences
Silver Sponsor
Scale Biosciences is at the forefront of a new era in single cell research, providing scientists with the tools they need to push the boundaries of biological discovery. Our innovative platforms combine accessibility, flexibility, and scalability, allowing researchers to design experiments that fit their unique scientific objectives without compromising on quality or results. By enabling the analysis of up to millions of cells and the multiplexing of hundreds of samples, Scale Bio empowers scientists to generate rich, comprehensive datasets that can unlock new insights into complex biological systems. We are dedicated to collaborating with the scientific community to drive innovation and accelerate breakthroughs in single cell-omics. Join Scale Bio on this transformative journey and help unleash the full potential of single cell research today.
Single Cell Discoveries
Silver Sponsor
Single Cell Discoveries is a Contract Research Organization (CRO) specializing in innovative single-cell sequencing technologies, multi-omic applications, and spatial transcriptomics. Single Cell Discoveries delivers high-impact insights to biopharmaceutical companies, healthcare systems, and academic research centers worldwide. Single Cell Discoveries' mission is to accelerate groundbreaking research by developing and providing state-of-the-art single-cell technologies as a service.
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Standard BioTools
Silver Sponsor
Standard BioTools™, previously known as Fluidigm®, is driven by a bold vision – Unleashing tools to accelerate breakthroughs in human health. Standard BioTools provides an established portfolio of essential, standardized technologies that empower customers to scale and accelerate their life sciences research. From interrogating cell function and cancer-immune cell interactions to confidently determining new biomarkers or integrity of samples, Standard BioTools promotes the development of breakthrough medicines faster and better through the delivery of consistent, reliable and repeatable results.
Bronze Sponsors
Aspect Analytics
Bronze Sponsor
Aspect Analytics develops enterprise software to analyze and integrate spatial omics data. Spatial technologies are steadily maturing into a key enabler in drug development, biomarker discovery, and life science research. With spatial omics datasets commonly generating tens to hundreds of gigabytes of complex data in a single experiment, data analysis is becoming a critical bottleneck in the adoption of this emerging technology. Aspect Analytics bridges the gap between algorithmic development in bioinformatics research and enterprise-grade software platforms to support key spatial omics-based applications. Our software can (i) extract maximal knowledge from spatial data, including co-registration with different modalities, (ii) scale up for high-throughput applications and (iii) provide integrated data management, traceability and more. Aspect Analytics enables breakthrough research and facilitates cross-disciplinary teamwork by bringing spatial multi-omics data into a single view, collaborative platform.
Atrandi Biosciences
Bronze Sponsor
Atrandi Biosciences is a pioneering life sciences tool company transforming single-cell analysis with Semi-Permeable Capsule (SPC) technology. SPCs redefine how single-cell research is done, enabling multi-step, high-throughput workflows while maintaining true single-cell resolution. Unlike conventional methods, SPCs allow researchers to perform multiomic assays seamlessly, unlocking deeper insights into biology. Founded by leading scientists and driven by a mission to simplify research and advance discovery, Atrandi is shaping the future of single-cell analysis and empowering scientists worldwide.
Beckman Coulter
Bronze Sponsor
We are a life sciences company that provides an extensive portfolio of solutions for workflow innovation, lab automation of routine tasks/complex methods, and software solutions to advance your research. Our lab automation solutions and genomic reagents portfolio facilitate seamless processes for DNA/RNA clean-up, size selection, extraction, and sample preparation for NGS, RNA-seq, and single-cell transcriptomics. By integrating our advanced solutions into your lab, you can achieve high-quality, reproducible data, empowering your AI and machine learning models.
Becton Dickinson Biosciences
Bronze Sponsor
BD is a leading medical technology company that benefits countless lives worldwide. We advance health by improving the ways that discovery, diagnostics and delivery of care are conducted. With 45,000 employees at work in more than 50 countries, we work in close collaboration with customers and partners to develop innovative products and solutions that enhance outcomes, better manage healthcare delivery costs, increase efficiencies, improve healthcare safety, and expand access to health. Because we’ve been doing this for over 100 years, our portfolio, leadership and partnerships make a difference for global healthcare. For more information, please visit: www.bdbiosciences.com
CS Genetics
Bronze Sponsor
CS Genetics delivers simplicity in a world of complex, time-consuming and expensive single cell genomics workflows. Our nimble, experienced team understands that tomorrow’s discoveries require technology that is simple to adopt and easy to use with near-limitless scalability. Our transformative new technology for single cell genomics replaces complex hardware and manual time-consuming workflows with a simple, instrument-free, solution-based, Kinetic Confinement assay that plugs seamlessly into any molecular biology laboratory. This simplicity also enables an affordable price point so researchers will no longer have to limit the scale of their studies.
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Hawk Biosystems
Bronze Sponsor
HAWK Biosystems is an innovative biotechnology company based in Bilbao, Spain, and a spin-off from prestigious institutions such as Cancer Research UK (CRUK) and the Francis Crick Institute in London. Founded in 2018 by an exceptional team of scientists and business leaders, HAWK has rapidly positioned itself at the forefront of spatial biology, providing ground-breaking solutions for the analysis of protein functions in tissue. At HAWK Biosystems, our mission is to develop advanced diagnostic systems that accelerate the progress of personalized medicine, focusing on critical diseases such as cancer. Our cutting-edge technology, QF-Pro®, is a revolutionary platform that enables precise, quantitative analysis of protein functions at a sub-pixel resolution. Unlike traditional techniques, QF-Pro® is capable of identifying protein-protein interactions and post-translational modifications within tissue samples at a resolution of less than 10 nanometers. This innovation provides clinicians and researchers with reproducible, robust, and unbiased data, which has demonstrated significant clinical value. For instance, QF-Pro® has been validated in a study to predict patient response to PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitors in lung cancer, demonstrating its potential to significantly improve treatment outcomes by potentially tripling response rates and doubling survival rates.
Leica Microsystems & Leica Biosystems
Bronze Sponsor
Leica Microsystems develops and manufactures microscopes and scientific instruments for the analysis of microstructures and nanostructures. Widely recognized for optical precision and innovative technology, the company is one of the market leaders in compound and stereo microscopy, digital microscopy, confocal laser scanning and super-resolution microscopy. Leica Biosystems (LeicaBiosystems.com) is a global leader in cancer diagnostics with the most comprehensive portfolio from biopsy to diagnosis. Our mission of “Advancing Cancer Diagnostics, Improving Lives” is at the heart of our corporate culture. Our easy-to-use and consistently reliable offerings help improve workflow efficiency and diagnostic confidence.
Levitasbio
Bronze Sponsor
LevitasBio is dedicated to advancing science and human health by providing researchers with new and powerful methods for sample preparation and characterization. The LeviCell platform is a first-in-class cell enrichment solution powered by a proprietary, label-free, and gentle Levitation Technology. Our unique solution generates high-quality samples while preserving the cells’ native state, enabling researchers across multiple scientific disciplines to uncover true biology. Accelerate Scientific Discovery With the Power of Levitation Technology
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RareCyte
Bronze Sponsor
RareCyte provides Precision Biology™ products and services for discovery, translational research and clinical diagnostics. The Orion™ spatial biology platform enables whole-slide highly multiplexed tissue analysis for multiple samples per day. Comprehensive liquid biopsy offerings enable CTC and other rare cell characterization and single cell retrieval for molecular analysis and CDx development.
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Zifo Technologies
Bronze Sponsor
Zifo is a global specialist scientific and process informatics service provider working across research, development, manufacturing and clinical domains with expertise in over 90 partner technologies and platforms. We serve customers from Pharma/Biotech/CRO, Industrial chemicals and Food & Bev, to Consumer Goods and Oil and Gas. Our “Glocal” approach leverages remote delivery to ensure cost-effective delivery and solutions coupled with dedicated local support to ensure engagement, success and qualit
Network & Programme Sponsors
Aliri Bioanalysis
Network & Programme Sponsor
We provide a range of bioanalysis lab, spatial bioanalysis, and spatial biology solutions that will help you advance your molecule from discovery through clinical development and NDA approval, while being backed by a network of technical experts and seasoned scientists.
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BioLizard
Network & Programme Sponsor
At BioLizard, we “think data” and “speak biology”, partnering with our clients to transform lives. Our expert team combines deep biological knowledge with cutting-edge AI and bioinformatics to tackle complex data challenges in human and animal health. Through our AI-native Bio|Verse platform, we accelerate biomarker discovery and enable actionable insights for modern drug development. With a global presence, we deliver tailored solutions in data management, bioinformatics, and AI to drive your data-driven strategy to biotech, pharma and diagnostic companies. Let’s shape the future of life sciences together—connect with BioLizard today!
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Discovery Life Sciences
Network & Programme Sponsor
Discovery Life Sciences is a global leader in biospecimens and specialty lab services, enabling the discovery and development of groundbreaking therapeutics and diagnostics. With a robust portfolio of human biospecimens and cellular starting material, preclinical ADME-tox solutions, and cutting-edge specialty lab services, we provide our partners with the tools, data and expertise they need to succeed. From genomics and proteomics to cell biology and molecular pathology, our comprehensive service offerings support every phase of the scientific journey, from research through clinical trials. For more information, visit www.dls.com.
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Elucidate Biotechnologies
Network & Programme Sponsor
Elucidate Bio provides multi-modal spatial biology services, enabling same-tissue imaging of DNA, RNA, and protein with single-cell spatial resolution. Powered by technology licensed from Sizun Jiang at Harvard Medical School/BIDMC, we specialize in single-slide spatial proteomic, transcriptomic, and genomic data generation and analysis. With rigorous quality control, we deliver high-quality data, detailed analysis, and actionable insights to advance biomarker discovery, therapeutic development, and precision medicine. Contact Elucidate Bio to explore innovative spatial pipelines tailored to your program needs.
Psomagen
Network & Programme Sponsor
Psomagen, Inc., formerly Macrogen U.S.A., is a North American integrative omics solutions and contract laboratory services provider. The company makes cutting-edge technology and data analysis accessible to the academic, pharma, biotech and clinical markets. With both CLIA-certified and CAP-accredited facilities, its team delivers the highest-quality multiomics data using best-in-class DNA, RNA, and protein analysis systems. In conjunction with its bioinformatics capabilities, Psomagen offers a path to insights that is both simple and affordable. Learn more at psomagen.com.
Scailyte
Network & Programme Sponsor
Scailyte is an ETH Zürich spin-off with a best-in-class artificial intelligence platform for the discovery of complex molecular and cellular patterns from single-cell data. Our solution provides unprecedented insight into the disease and patients’ biology and enables the discovery of new clinically-relevant biomarker signatures by uncovering human’s hidden “single-cell” secrets. Scailyte’s proprietary best-in-class data analysis platform ScaiVision™ associates multimodal single-cell datasets (scRNA-seq, CITE-seq, CyTOF, TCR-/BCR-seq, etc.) with clinical endpoints, such as disease progression, severity, treatment response and toxicity response to identify ultra-sensitive biomarker signatures and cell functionality states. Our discoveries elucidate drug MoA and inform on the risk benefit ratio. The performance and clinically-relevant applications of Scailyte’s platform ScaiVision have been demonstrated in various clinical projects in immunology and oncology.
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Stellaromics
Network & Programme Sponsor
Stellaromics is dedicated to pioneering breakthroughs in 3D spatial multi-omics. The company's mission is to empower researchers with cutting-edge tools that illuminate the complexities of biological systems, enabling groundbreaking discoveries that improve human health. The Stellaromics Pyxa platform enables researchers to visualize and analyze the spatial organization of cells and molecules within thick tissue samples at an unprecedented resolution. These breakthroughs, based on the company's STARmap and RIBOmap technologies, greatly expand upon applications of traditional 2D methods by offering a true 3D perspective, providing researchers with a deeper understanding of tissue organization, cellular interactions, and disease mechanisms.
Via Scientific
Network & Programme Sponsor
Via Scientific: AI-Powered Acceleration for Multi-Omics & Spatial Biology AI-Driven Bioinformatics Innovation: Via Foundry, Via Scientific’s AI-powered platform, accelerates multi-omics research by eliminating bioinformatics bottlenecks. It enables research teams to build custom analysis pipelines without coding, automating data processing so scientists can focus on discovery. Foundry acts as a “force multiplier” for biomedical research, dramatically reducing time to insights. Unified Multi-Omics & Spatial Insights: Designed for multi-omics and spatial biology, Via Foundry integrates genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, and spatial data into a single platform. This fusion reveals deep biological insights missed by siloed analyses. With advanced visualization tools, Foundry handles large, complex datasets—accelerating discovery and development. Empowering Next-Gen Research Collaboration: Built by scientists for scientists, Via Foundry upholds rigorous standards while enabling seamless collaboration across teams and long-term studies. With flexible deployment in the cloud or on-premises, it is trusted across academia, biotech, pharma, and healthcare. Combining AI-driven technology with an intuitive design, Via Scientific empowers researchers to unlock insights faster, more reliably, and at scale.
Visiopharm
Network & Programme Sponsor
Visiopharm® is a leading provider of AI-driven precision pathology software for research and diagnostics. In research, it is a technology leader providing tools that help scientists, pathologists, and image analysis experts produce accurate data for all types of tissue-based research. In diagnostics, it is a leader within clinical applications, with no less than eight diagnostic algorithms cleared under IVDR for EU and UK customers. These applications provide diagnostic decision support and can be easily activated and integrated into existing lab workflows. Founded in 2002, Visiopharm is privately owned and operates internationally with over 750 customer accounts in more than 40 countries. The company's headquarters are located in Denmark's Medicon Valley, with legal entities in Sweden, the UK, Germany, the Netherlands, and the United States, and local representation in France and China.
Washington University
Network & Programme Sponsor
The McDonnell Genome Institute integrates cutting-edge ‘omics technologies and over 30 years of expertise to support your needs as your trusted partner. Explore our comprehensive solutions, including NGS, gene editing, stem cell biology, proteomics, and high-content imaging — custom-tailored to advance your research.
Start-Ups
Who Is Sponsoring Discovery & Development Europe 2025?
Platinum Sponsors
XtalPi
Platinum Sponsor
XtalPi is an innovative research platform company powered by artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics. Established in 2015 by three postdoctoral physicists at MIT, XtalPi is dedicated to driving intelligent and digital transformation in the life sciences and materials sciences sectors. XtalPi combines quantum physics, AI, cloud computing, and large-scale robotics to provide R&D solutions, services, and products for pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, renewable energy, and advanced materials industries globally.
Gold Sponsors
BioDuro-Sundia
Gold Sponsor
BioDuro is a US company founded in 1996, and headquartered in Irvine, California. With more than 2,000+ scientists, we have 7 R&D and manufacturing campuses across the US and China. We offer fully integrated CRDMO services from discovery to commercial manufacturing across medicinal chemistry, biology, DMPK, drug substance and drug product, including multiple modalities small molecules, peptides, oligonucleotides and antibody drug conjugates. We leverage our broad capabilities and unique technology platforms to empower biotech and pharmaceutical partners worldwide. Our integrated approaches accelerate and de-risk new drug discovery and development, creating higher value outcomes for our clients. Committed to the highest standards of compliance and business operations, we maintain a science-driven, customer-oriented, innovative and people-focused culture. As a pure-play CRDMO, BioDuro operates under one global standard, providing integrated, fast, and flexible services to meet the unique needs of our clients and accelerate development timelines.
bit.bio
Gold Sponsor
bit.bio designs and manufactures human cells to advance drug discovery and biomedical research enabling transformative treatments in human health. Using our proprietary deterministic cell programming technology, opti-ox, we convert induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) into any desired human cell type in a single step. Our AI powered discovery platform identifies unique combinations of transcription factors that can program any desired cell type with exceptional purity and consistency at scale, with products ready to ship globally. To date, bit.bio’s ioCells portfolio features 45 products, including ioWild Type Cells, ioDisease Model Cells, and ioCRISPR-Ready Cells. Since spinning out from the University of Cambridge and launching in 2016, we have raised approximately $225m from leading investors, including Arch Venture, Blueyard Capital, Charles River Laboratories, Foresite Capital, M&G, Milky Way, National Resilience, and Tencent.
Silver Sponsors
Alithea Genomics
Silver Sponsor
Alithea Genomics is a global leader in scalable transcriptomics solutions for screening applications. We work with pharma, biotech and agrochemical clients to boost and de-risk their compound selection efforts. Our high throughput and ultra-low cost library preparation technologies (DRUG-seq) enable RNA-seq data to be generated from several thousands samples in a convenient and streamlined solutions. Our pipeline does not require RNA extraction and has been validated on several cell lines and organoid types. On the data analysis side, we provide default upstream, downstream and QC analysis but we also provide bespoke solutions via our team of bioinformatic experts. In addition to library preparation, sequencing and data analysis, we provide end-to-end and very high-throughput cell culture, treatment and imaging services (cell painting).
Axxam
Silver Sponsor
Axxam provides integrated early discovery services and solutions across the life sciences industry. We support pharmaceutical and biotech companies, start-ups, patient foundations, and academic groups in their journey from target assessment to lead optimization across all therapeutic areas and target classes. Axxam’s services comprise assay development, hit identification, including high-throughput screening, and hit-to-lead activities.
BDD Pharma
Silver Sponsor
BDD is an integrated CDMO/CRO with over 25 years experience in drug delivery, GMP manufacture, and early clinical testing. Our formulation capabilities span from simple capsule/tablet dosage forms for rapid clinical evaluation to complex modified-release profiles using techniques like hot melt extrusion and our proprietary technologies – OralogiK™ and CologiK™. OralogiK™ is a timed-release platform that can deliver drugs, or combinations of drugs, at predetermined times post-dosing, enabling the most complex profiles to be achieved. CologiK™ is an extension of the OralogiK™ platform that enables delivery of APIs to the colon for localised treatments or to avoid release in the stomach or small intestine. Both technologies have been proven clinically with a range of different APIs, from small molecules to biologics. BDD’s product design strategies are underpinned by our unique understanding of biopharmaceutics, gained through years of clinical visualisation of product performance in humans using our Gamma Scintigraphic imaging capabilities. Through our Lean Clinical Development™ pathway, we streamline the traditional early clinical development approach. We combine formulation development with “just in time” small scale clinical manufacturing, and Phase 1 testing to provide our clients with the fastest path to Phase 1 clinical data.
ChemAxon
Silver Sponsor
Chemaxon is a leading cheminformatics company providing software solutions for property calculation and molecule design, chemical drawing, chemical search and compound data management. Certara acquired Chemaxon in 2024 to close gaps in the design-make-test-analyze cycle, bring promising leads into biosimulation, and speed up the launch of new medicines. Together we help you innovate with confidence by turning your discovery process into a competitive advantage. • Chemaxon’s universal chemical drawing tool serves the needs of research scientists and gives them access to our industry-standard chemical intelligence. • Our solutions support the creation of new molecule design ideas and enable medicinal chemists to utilize advanced computational techniques and visualize their data. • We support the standardization of chemical information to improve the quality of training data for AI models and scale your search to the range of hundreds of millions – billions of chemical structures.
HUB Organoids
Silver Sponsor
HUB Organoids BV is a pioneering biotechnology company specializing in the application of Organoid Technology to drug discovery, personalized medicine, and disease modeling. Founded in 2013 following the discovery of adult stem cells, HUB´s drug development platform uses advanced 3D organoid models derived from patient tissues, enabling more accurate and predictive research for preclinical testing and therapeutic development. HUB´s innovative platform accelerates the discovery of effective treatments by closely mimicking human biology and is available on a fee for service basis to scientists working in drug discovery and development in the therapeutic areas of oncology, inflammation/IBD, infectious diseases, and for toxicology investigation. HUB Organoids is now part of the Life Science Business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
IRBM
Silver Sponsor
IRBM is a scientific contract research organization (CRO) that stands at the forefront of drug discovery, leveraging a single, unified research facility to accelerate team-based breakthroughs and improve efficiencies from concept to candidate. With a history of contributing to several approved drugs, and its own internal pipeline of oncology and other therapeutic assets, IRBM is powered by deep collaborations and decades of expertise from leading global institutions. Their comprehensive in-house capabilities assist partners in achieving key milestones and progressing towards clinical readiness, positioning IRBM as a major player in driving innovation in the pharmaceutical and biotech fields. For further information, please contact us: bd@irbm.com Website: https://www.irbm.com/
NanoFCM
Silver Sponsor
NanoFCM provides a versatile and powerful platform - Flow NanoAnalyzer for the multiparameter analysis of functional nanoparticles (7-500 nm) at single-particle level which has the capacity to measure the size, concentration, and biological properties of nanoparticles. To our knowledge, Flow NanoAnalyzer is the only flow cytometry instrument that covers the size range of exosomes (30-120 nm). Flow NanoAnalyzer is expected to become a powerful tool for life science, nanoscience and nanotechnology studies. Flow NanoAnalyzer can be used for the characterization of extracellular vesicles(EVs), viruses, bacteria, and other natural biological nanoparticles as well as functional nanoparticles, which opens up a window to the nano-world for flow technology. By means of high-selectivity, high-resolution and high-throughput detection of the particle size, concentration, and biochemical properties of a single nanoparticles (7-1000 nm).
Nuvisan ICB GmbH
Silver Sponsor
Your partner of choice in bringing therapeutics to life
Nuvisan is a full-service contract research organisation (CRO) and development and manufacturing organisation (CDMO) with state-of-the-art laboratories in Germany and France.
Our pharmaceutical, biotechnology, venture capital and non-profit clients partner with us because our high-quality end-to-end solutions and scientific expertise enable us to streamline and accelerate drug discovery and development – from ensuring target understanding to helping bring therapeutics to life.
Founded over 40 years ago by a team of pharma industry innovators, Nuvisan has established a reputation for expertise and professionalism. Our team leaders have extensive experience in the biopharma industry, and our unique centres of excellence – for drug discovery in Berlin, formulation and GMP manufacturing in Sophia Antipolis, and our bioanalysis hub in Neu-Ulm – enable our experienced scientists to help guide and advance projects. We know how to discover, develop and bring the next generation of medicines to market. At the same time, we are committed to flexibility, transparency and collaboration in our approach, working closely with you to adapt to your individual needs, minimise risks and help deliver your project.
Pfanstiehl GmbH
Silver Sponsor
Pfanstiehl Inc. is a cGMP Manufacturer of High Purity Low Endotoxin components such as Trehalose, Sucrose, Mannitol, Maltose, Galactose (non-animal), Mannose, Tris base and Tris HCl and Amino Acids such as L-Arginine.L-Methionine and Histidine for Biologics, Biosimilars, Vaccines, Cell Culture Media and Injectables (liquid & lyo) located in Waukegan Illinois USA. Pfanstiehl has been in operation since 1919, focusing on both Biopharmaceutical excipients / critical components & Pharmaceutical HPAPIs / APIs (generic and on contract manufacturing base). Pfanstiehl specializes in isolation, purification, custom synthesis and scale-up development of regulated, high purity and low endotoxin Injectable Formulation Ingredients, Pharmaceutical Intermediates and Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients, in gram to multi-ton commercial quantities.
Symeres
Silver Sponsor
Symeres is the leading mid-sized transatlantic Contract Research Organization for your drug discovery and development challenges. With over 600 highly educated scientists in six locations in Europe and two in the USA, we offer best-in-class solutions for drug discovery and drug development, from small to medium-sized molecule hits. We are large enough to matter, and small enough to care. Our services span across early stage hit finding all the way to the delivery of your early clinical drug substance API.
Bronze Sponsors
Captisol
Bronze Sponsor
Captisol is a derivatized beta cyclodextrin used in 16 FDA-approved products to date, including VEKLURY® (remdesivir) and KYPROLIS®️ (carfilzomib) to help solubilize & stabilize difficult to deliver molecules. Made by CyDex Pharmaceuticals (a Ligand Company), Captisol is the leading pharmaceutical-grade sulfobutylether beta-cyclodextrin (SBECD), with an excellent record of safety and consistency.
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InnoCore Pharmaceuticals
Bronze Sponsor
InnoCore Pharmaceuticals is a biopharmaceutical drug delivery company specialized in the development of long acting and minimally invasive drug delivery products for the treatment of several (chronic) diseases e.g. oncology, pain, atherosclerosis, macular degeneration, CV, osteoarthritis. Our company is using a biodegradable polymer based platform for complex injectables by making microspheres, in-situ-forming depo's and implant formulations. We support the formulation of small molecules, peptides and proteins (including antibodies) for controlled release delivery from days up to six months.
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Bronze Sponsor
We enable life scientists to unlock the mysteries of biological complexity with cryo-electron microscopy (Cryo-EM). This invaluable technique provides structural insights for a wide range of intractable targets and has become integral to structure-based design. By enabling structure determinations of proteins and macromolecular complexes in near native states and the characterization of drug delivery systems, cryo-EM provides insights benefitting all stages in drug discovery from target evaluation through process development.
Network & Programme Sponsors
Almac
Network & Programme Sponsor
Operating from state-of-the-art facilities in the UK, US and Europe, Almac Pharma Services is a fully regulatory approved CDMO partnering with global pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. With over 55 years' experience, we provide a comprehensive range of tailored solutions and access to a wealth of technical experts to support the delivery of your complex projects. Almac’s integrated pharmaceutical development solutions are tailored to meet your needs. Our scientists can develop your clinical candidate into an optimum formulation and manufacture oral dose products for all stages of clinical trials. We specialise in the manufacture & primary packaging of oral dosage forms as well as customised secondary packaging for all drug products including ultra-low temperature drug products. Almac works in close partnership with our clients offering unique solutions designed to support the efficient and successful development, and commercialisation of new treatment options.
Ardigen S.A
Network & Programme Sponsor
Ardigen is a leading AI Contract Research Organisation (CRO) dedicated to increasing the success rate of drug discovery. Recognized among the top 5% of AI in drug discovery companies worldwide, Ardigen integrates expertise in biology, bioinformatics, machine learning, and software engineering to deliver advanced computational solutions exclusively tailored for the biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors. Over the past 10 years, we have earned the trust of over 120 clients, including 15 major pharmaceutical companies, by providing exceptional in silico research and data engineering services.
Aseptic Technologies
Network & Programme Sponsor
Aseptic Technologies, part of the SKAN Group, is a global leader in aseptic processing solutions, ensuring the highest sterility standards for pharmaceutical, biotech, and healthcare applications. We specialize in advanced fill and finish systems and isolator technologies. As a trusted partner to pharmaceutical manufacturers, we integrate aseptic processes from R&D to production, offering cutting-edge filling equipment, barrier technologies, and custom single use solutions to enhance efficiency and safety. With decades of expertise, we provide tailored solutions for parenteral drugs, ATMPs, and high-potency compounds. Our mission is to drive aseptic manufacturing excellence through innovation, customer-centric solutions, and industry-leading standards.
BrainXell
Network & Programme Sponsor
BrainXell provides high-purity, iPSC-derived human neurons and glia for research and development. Utilizing proprietary technology, we generate high-purity, subtype-specific neurons that mature rapidly and are ready for a variety of assays. Multiple neuron subtypes are available from control lines and can be made in custom batches from 50 million to 10 billion neurons from unique iPSC lines.
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Glatt Pharmaceutical Services
Network & Programme Sponsor
Glatt Pharmaceutical Services supports pharmaceutical and biotech companies through every stage of drug product development, from initial formulation design to large-scale commercial manufacturing. With expertise spanning early-stage development, including preclinical and clinical supply production, Glatt ensures seamless scalability while maintaining stringent quality standards. Leveraging advanced technologies like fluidized bed systems, spray granulation, and Wurster coating, Glatt specializes in creating tailored solutions for solubility enhancement, modified release, and other complex drug delivery challenges. Partnering with Glatt means access to end-to-end solutions designed to streamline the path from innovation to market.
InProcess-LSP
Network & Programme Sponsor
InProcess-LSP: Innovators in Process Analytical Technology Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Oss, the Netherlands, InProcess-LSP has positioned itself as a leading innovator in the field of Process Analytical Technology (PAT). Central to the company’s success is the NanoFlowSizer, a pioneering technology developed to address the complex challenges of nanoparticle characterization in dynamic systems. The NanoFlowSizer represents a significant advancement in nanoparticle measurement, utilizing a non-invasive optical approach for real-time size characterization. This unique instrumentation enables continuous, in-flow analysis of turbid nanosuspensions with unprecedented speed and accuracy, eliminating the need for sample preparation. Its ability to measure particle size and size distribution in highly concentrated and dynamic systems sets it apart in the field of nanoparticle analysis.
Nikon Europe B.V
Network & Programme Sponsor
Nikon BioImaging Labs provide contract research services for microscope-based imaging and analysis to the biotech, pharma, and larger research communities. Each lab's full-service capabilities include access to cutting-edge microscopy instrumentation and software, but also the services of expert biologists and microscopists, who are available to provide quality cell culture, sample preparation, data acquisition, and data analysis services. Hamamatsu Photonics products and technology include optical sensors, light sources, and systems that use these components. They are applied to various new technologies and devices to support people’s lives and help realize a more comfortable and prosperous society. Hamamatsu products are widely used for state-of-the-art medical equipment, test and inspection systems, microscopes that reveal the functions of cells, and giant telescopes that explore the mysteries of the universe.
Onyx Scientific Limited
Network & Programme Sponsor
Onyx Scientific is the CDMO division of Ipca Laboratories, offering small molecule drug substance development and manufacturing services. Our MHRA-licensed sites in the UK offer early development of candidate APIs and manufacturing for clinical phases through to commercial supply. Dedicated solid-state and analytical chemistry teams expedite development activities at Onyx but are also available to provide full-service outsourced projects to complement or support your in-house campaigns. With a wealth of early development experience and success, our pragmatic, fit-for-purpose approach focuses on rapid process development and a view to future GMP campaigns. Where required, scale-up through Phase II towards commercial manufacture is retained either at Onyx or within the Group through transfer to our sister sites and colleagues in the USA and India.
Seppic S.A. - Établissement de Paris
Network & Programme Sponsor
Subsidiary of the Air Liquide Group since 1986, company of Air Liquide Healthcare, Seppic develops, manufactures and markets unique ingredients for cosmetic, nutraceutical, pharmaceutical, veterinary and industrial products. As expert in surfactants, polymers and formulation, Seppic offers pharmaceutical excipients adapted to oral, topical and parenteral routes of administration. Seppic’s parenteral excipients portfolio includes MONTANE™ PPI, a range of emulsifiers, and MONTANOX™ PPI, a range of solubilizers, providing formulators with high quality surfactants to ensure the most stable injectable formulations. Last year we launched MontanoxTM 20 HPB, our new non-ionic polysorbate with an improved formula dedicated to biological applications. Seppic surfactants comply with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP Part II) and the current most important pharmacopoeias in the world (EP, USP-NF, JP/JPE and ChP), helping target multiple markets with one single range.
Start-Ups
SynSilico B.V
Start Up Zone
InnoSyn offers a team of passionate & experienced problem solvers, applying innovative and cost-efficient technologies such as flow chemistry, bio- and chemocatalysis, to advance competitiveness of our customers across the (fine) chemical industries. Whether you are looking for i. a scalable route to produce your new chemical compound of interest, or ii. facing challenges on your cost of goods of your current products, or iii. looking for manufacturing capacity for your specific chemical product or enzyme, InnoSyn can deliver you the unique value creating solution based on our over 25 years of experience.
Congress Center Basel
Messeplatz 21, CH-4058 Basel
By Rail
Basel is an international rail hub with direct ICE, IC and EC connections to Germany, Austria, Italy, France and the Benelux countries. Messe Basel can be reached in five to ten minutes from the three railway stations in Basel: SBB (Switzerland), SNCF (France) (Frankreich) and DB (Badischer Bahnhof, Germany)
By Tram
From the SBB/SNCF railway station, it’s a ten-minute journey on the No. 1 or 2 Tram to the “Messeplatz/Exhibition Square” stop where Messe Basel and the Congress Center are located. From Badischer Bahnhof railway station, “Messeplatz/Exhibition Square” is the second stop on the No. 2 or 6 tram.
By Air
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg is 15 minutes by car from Messe Basel. Basel municipal transport’s No. 50 bus additionally provides a straightforward connection from the airport to the SBB/SNCF railway station. From there, tram No. 1 or 2 will take you directly to Messeplatz/Exhibition Square. From Zurich Airport a direct rail connection will bring you to the SBB/SNCF railway station in Basel in less than an hour. For further information including a map and full directions, please visit: https://www.messe-basel.com/en/about-us/getting-to-messe-basel/
By Car
Basel is located at the point where the Swiss, German and French motorway networks all meet. The exhibition and congress site has its own direct link to the A2 motorway. The “Messe” exit will take you straight to the Messe Basel car park with its 1,200 parking spaces.
Oxford Global has secured a number of bedrooms at the Basel Marriott Hotel at a reduced conference rate:
- Sunday 22nd June 2025 – £265 (Including Breakfast & City Tax)
- Monday 23rd June 2025 – £265 (Including Breakfast & City Tax)
*Please note: £30 supplement is applicable for double occupancy
Should you wish to book a room, please email help@oxfordglobal.com
The final cut-off date to book bedrooms is Monday 2nd June 2025 – any bookings after this date are subject to availability and rates. Please note that any cancellations within 14 days prior to arrival are subject to full cancellation charges.
We are closely monitoring the official guidance from health authorities, local governments, and the World Health Organization in order to support the health and well-being of our global community. The health and safety of our staff, customers and clients remains our number one priority.
As we continue to move forward with hosting our events in-person in 2025, we’ve added a series of Health & Safety guidelines and precautions in order to prepare for event safety. We carry out risk assessments for all our events to evaluate fundamental considerations and how to cover multiple risk scenarios.
Oxford Global has learned that third-party companies (recently EHotel Services, Business Travel Management/btravelmanagement and Exhibitors Hotel Reservations Services) are targeting conference attendees with a fraudulent hotel booking scheme.
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