MIBio 2023
We are delighted to announce that the 11th MIBio conference will take place at Howard Theatre, Downing College, Cambridge, on 18th October 2023.
MIBio engages leading experts from industry and academia in a discussion on how the latest molecular interaction-based discoveries can be exploited in biopharmaceutical formulation to produce more effective, patient-friendly, and safer therapeutic products.
The 2023 meeting will focus on a number of aspects of cutting edge biopharmaceutical product development, including patient-centric dosage forms, both from the formulation and from the device point of view. In addition, for the first time in the MIBio series, recent advances and future outlook in oral delivery will be discussed. Last but not least, presentations and discussions will cover development of novel dosage forms and the use of artificial intelligence to achieve better products.
We expect around 100 delegates from biopharma industry, academia and technology suppliers to create a stimulating event fostering new collaborations and discoveries that will help steer the development of the next generation of formulation technologies. We will be inviting abstracts for poster submissions and welcome applications for sponsor and exhibitor slots on the day.
We look forward to seeing you at MIBio 2023!
Online Registration
Registration is now CLOSED
Programme
08:00 Registration opens
09:00 Opening remarks
09:15 Drug Delivery Dynamics & Future outlook : a Strategic Perspective
Didier Pertuy | Sanofi
09:45 Human Factors Considerations for Formulation Development
Katie Cornish | AstraZeneca
10:15 Speed Networking
11:15 Crystalline Nanoparticles for drug delivery
Maria Chiara Arno | University of Birmingham
11:45 Advanced drug delivery strategies for oral administration of peptides and proteins
Stephen Buckley | Novo Nordisk
12:15 Lunch Break, Exhibition and Posters
13:30 Introduction to the afternoon session
13:45 Discussion panel
14:45 Exhibitors highlights
15:30 Coffee break, Exhibition and Posters
16:00 Oral biopharmaceutical delivery: Not directly replacing a shot with a pill
Alistair Taverner | University of Bath
16:30 Elucidating mechanisms of degradation and stabilisation in biologics formulations
Paul Dalby | University College London
17:00 Concluding remarks
17:10 Conference ends
Call for Posters
Abstracts for poster presentations at MIBio 2023 are now being invited.
Please submit a 200 – 250 words abstract as a Word document to: deborah@constableandsmith.com
Please note that you will need to register to be able to present your poster at MIBio 2023.
DEADLINE - deadline for submissions is 4 October 2023
Poster Size
If your abstract has been accepted - the poster boards at 2m high x 1m wide so suitable for A0. We have to use Velcro (which will be provided) so not suitable for cloth posters.
We look forward to seeing you in Cambridge!
Exhibitors & Sponsors
Invitation is open to Exhibitors and Sponsors for MIBio 2023
The conference venue at Downing College offers an excellent exhibiting space. We aim to build on the very positive feedback received from delegates, speakers, exhibitors and sponsors after the previous MIBio meetings to make MIBio 2023 an even more engaging and memorable event. The event will be attended by scientists and decision makers from Biotech and Pharma companies as well as academics with interest in macromolecular interactions and biopharmaceutical formulation. This will provide a unique opportunity for Sponsors and Exhibitors to gain a considerable exposure to their target audience.
Exhibitor Package (£990)
- Exhibition space
- A slot in the Exhibitor presentation session (~5 minutes)
- Listing on the Exhibitor page on the conference book and on the conference website
- One free pass
- Contacts of all attendees who have agreed to be contacted
- Early bird discount of £100 will be awarded to Exhibitors who complete the registration before 31 August 2023
Sponsorship Package (£590)
- Name and logo on the conference website with sponsorship acknowledgement
- Name and logo on the conference programme, full page
- Name and logo beamed between presentations throughout the conference day
- One free pass
- Insertion of commercial literature in Delegates Pack
- Early bird discount of £50 will be awarded to Sponsors who complete the registration before 31 August 2023
Favourable deals for combined Exhibitor/Sponsor packages are also available. For more information on available packages, please contact conference secretariat via deborah@constableandsmith.com
Exhibitors & Sponsors
Our Joint Exhibitors & Sponsors
Exhibitors & Sponsors
Our Exhibitors
MIBio 2023 Student Bursary
The Formulation Science & Technology (FST) Group of the RSC is delighted to offer 10 bursaries to cover the registration for students. In order to apply for the bursary you need to:
- be a student, including PhD students, at any University (note that post-doctoral researchers are not eligible)
- present a poster at MIBio 2023
The 10 bursaries are offered on first come first served basis.
To apply for the bursary please contact deborah@constableandsmith.com with proof of your student status and your poster abstract.
Venue
We are pleased to announce we are returning to Downing College for MIBio 2023.
The Howard Theatre at Downing College, University of Cambridge, sits amidst 20 acres of lawns and trees and yet it is within half a mile of the historic centre of Cambridge. The buildings date back to the beginning of the 19th century and are predominantly neo-classical in style conveying a sense of elegance and spaciousness. Downing is a College of the University of Cambridge which was founded in 1800 through a bequest made by Sir George Downing. It is home to a lively and diverse scholarly community, including about 420 undergraduates, 220 graduates and 53 fellows, supported by over 130 staff. More information about our conference venue including links to location information can be found at this link.
The Howard Theatre
The Howard Theatre is unique in that it combines the latest technologies with traditional classic architecture. Inside the theatre, the decorative ceiling evokes the spirit of Georgian theatre and has been designed by Francis Terry of Quinlan and Francis Terry LLP, while the front-of-house curtain has been designed by Francis Terry as a Grecian street scene, portraying the College among images of classical Greek architecture. The tiered flooring houses auditorium seats crafted from the finest Italian leathers, with upright seating along the side galleries on the first and second floor.
The Howard Theatre is an environmentally-sustainable building with the following features:
- Ground-source heating and cooling throughout the building.
- Solar panels fitted to the Welsh slate roof provide an additional water heating source.
- An exterior structure made from Ketton stone, giving the building both grace and thermal efficiency.
- Rain water harvesting for flushing the toilets and maintaining the allied landscaping.
Hotels
There are a number of hotel options nearby. Here are some suggestions
Arrival Information
VENUE ADDRESS
The conference will be held at Downing College, Cambridge. (Porters Lodge entrance)
Downing College, Regent Street, Cambridge, CB2 1DQ
REGISTRATION
Registration opens at 8am with refreshments served. Then the conference will begin at 9am.
PARKING
Please note there is no parking available on site. There are local park & ride locations and car parks.