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 2025
Location: Lokaal 16, UMCG, Hanzeplein 1, 9713 GZ Groningen
Program
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 Groningen
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. You can register now via the form underneath.
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!
