With more than 3,000 Life Sciences & Health R&D companies, 13 universities, 2,100+ ongoing clinical trials, 104,000+ employees, and an export value of €50 billion, the Netherlands is a major player in the European life sciences industry, boasting a strong technological position in areas such as human vaccines, biopharmaceuticals, and healthcare infrastructure. The Dutch sector owes this position to collaboration, cooperation, and coalition building between companies, research institutes, and universities.
The Dutch Life Sciences Conference is organized by organizations and companies from the key life sciences clusters in the Netherlands, with the mission of helping to realize the further development and growth of the Dutch life sciences industry. The conference offers participants an excellent opportunity to network and exchange ideas, with the aim of creating new partnerships and business opportunities. Trends and developments are addressed by industry experts, entrepreneurs, and venture capitalists.
Every year, the LIFE Cooperative attends BIO Europe, bringing together various companies to this global trade fair. BIO Europe Fall connects Europe's leading innovation centers with the global life sciences industry to develop thriving strategic partnerships. Interested in participating or need more information? Fill out the form below!
LIFE Connect is all about accessibility and collaboration. Invitations are personal, and registration is required to ensure an engaging, tailored experience. The LIFE management team will act as both editors and hosts, ensuring the quality and relevance of content shared. Please note the following dates in your agenda: March 5, May 7, October 8, and December 10. Let's connect!
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.Date: 26 February 2025Location: Lokaal 16, UMCG, Hanzeplein 1, 9713 GZ Groningen Program13:30 – 13:40Prof. Klaas Poelstra – FIGON Chair, University of GroningenOpening and introduction to FIGON and its partners 13:40 – 13:55Robert Hof – LIFE Cooperative, GroningenIntroduction to LIFE Cooperative as a breeding ground for medicines, devices, and health tech in Northern Netherlands 13:55 – 14:20Rob Steendam – CTO, InnoCoreLong-Acting SynBiosys® Microspheres for Delivering Tomorrow’s Medicines™ 14:20 – 14:45Jaap Wieling – CEO, PureIMSDry-powder inhalation by Cyclops® for pulmonary and systemic indications 14:45 – 15:10Prof. Marleen Kamperman – University of GroningenExploring Polyelectrolyte Coacervates for Drug Delivery 15:10 – 15:35Tea/coffee & Groninger gingerbread 15:35 – 15:55Dr. Flávia Sousa – University of GroningenEngineering Polymeric Nanomedicines for Biotherapeutic Brain Drug Delivery 15:55 – 16:20Dr. Ad Roffel – ICON plc, GroningenMass balance and absolute bioavailability studies with ¹⁴C-labeled drugs in humans as critical tools in successful clinical drug development 16:20 – 16:45Prof. Erik Frijlink – University of GroningenThe value of innovation in established and advanced drug delivery systems 16:45 – 17:20Helder Santos – University of GroningenMending Broken Hearts: Nanomedicines for RNA delivery for Myocardial Infarction Repair 17:20 – 17:25Peter Ketelaar – LIFE Cooperative, GroningenProf. Klaas Poelstra – FIGON Chair 17:25 – 18:00Networking reception with drinks We hope to welcome you to Groningen for an inspiring and interactive winter afternoon! ParticipationThe number of places is limited to 50 participants, so early registration is recommended. You can register now via the form underneath.
