MIBio 2025
We are delighted to announce the 13th MIBio conference, which will take place at the Howard Theatre, Downing College, Cambridge, on 15 October 2025.
We are delighted to announce the 13th MIBio conference, which will take place at the Howard Theatre, Downing College, Cambridge, on 15 October 2025.
MIBio 2025 will bring together leading experts from both industry and academia to explore how the latest discoveries in molecular interactions can be leveraged in biopharmaceutical formulation. Our discussions will focus on creating therapeutic products that are more effective, patient-friendly, and safe.
As the number of biological therapies expands, there is a growing need for prefilled devices that can be used by patients or caregivers, despite the challenges posed by the requirement of high therapeutic doses. Additionally, the development of longer-acting injectable compositions and therapeutic formulas for various delivery routes continually advances. These innovations call for intelligent drug product design and seamless drug-device integration throughout the development process to ensure optimal performance for patient benefit.
This year's conference will delve into the current state-of-the-art and potential future developments in these pivotal areas. We anticipate welcoming approximately 100 delegates from the biopharma industry, academia, and technology suppliers, creating a stimulating environment for new collaborations and breakthroughs in drug product development.
We invite abstract submissions for poster presentations and welcome applications for sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities. Join us at MIBio 2025 to engage in inspiring discussions and shape the future of biopharmaceutical innovation.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Online Registration
Registration is now CLOSED
Programme
08:00 Registration opens
09:00 Opening remarks
09:15 Present & Future of Drug-Device Combination: A strategic perspective
Didier Pertuy | former Vice President Global Head of Drug-Device Integrated Development & Device Strategy, SANOFI
09:45 Designing more precision into targeted delivery systems
Marianne Ashford | Senior principle scientist, Advanced Drug Delivery , Pharm Sci, AstraZeneca
10:15 Speed Networking
11:15 Change management and CMC best practices for streamlined injectable device development
Louise Place | GSK
11:45 Exhibitors highlights
12:30 Lunch Break, Exhibition and Posters
13:30 Introduction to the afternoon session
13:45 Discussion panel: Drug delivery of biologics and peptides – Direction of travel
14:45 Facilitating the administration of high-dose SC drugs: Will all IV drugs be transitioned to SC administration?
Philip Green | Chesapeake Pharma, formerly Executive Director, Biologic Device Strategy, Merck
15:15 Coffee break, Exhibition & Posters
16:00 Breathing New Life into Biologics: Challenges and Innovation in Inhaled and Nasal Biologics
Mireia Puig | Team Leader, Phillips Medisize
16:30 Polymer-based long acting injectables for delivery of peptides and large molecules
Patrick Duffy | Ashland
17:00 Concluding remarks
17:10 Conference ends
Call for Posters
CALL FOR POSTERS
Abstracts for poster presentations at MIBio 2025 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 2025.
DEADLINE - Monday 06 October 2025
POSTER AWARD - We are delighted to announce that a Poster Award will be presented at this year's conference. Please note that registration is required to participate.
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
MIBio 2025 Conference Overview
The conference venue at Downing College provides an outstanding space for exhibitions. We are committed to building on the positive feedback received from delegates, speakers, exhibitors and sponsors following the previous MIBio meetings, aiming to make MIBio 2025 an even more engaging and memorable experience.
Attendees
The event will attract scientists and decision-makers from the Biotech and Pharma sectors, alongside academics interested in macromolecular interactions and biopharmaceutical formulation. This creates a unique opportunity for sponsors and exhibitors to gain significant exposure to their target audience.
Exhibitor Package (£995)
- 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 the early bird deadline
Sponsorship Package (£595)
- 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 the early bird deadline
Favourable deals for combined Exhibitor/Sponsor packages are also available. For more information on available packages, please contact conference secretariat via deborah@constableandsmith.com
MIBio 2025 Sponsors & Exhibitors
Joint Sponsor & Exhibitor
Joint Sponsor & Exhibitor
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MIBio 2025 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 2025
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 2025.
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.