Press Releases from SMi Group (942 total)
Immuno-Oncology Conference, London – agenda released
Immuno-Oncology is a fast-paced field with massive potential to deliver successful and durable cancer therapies.
SMi's Immuno-Oncology Conference (26 – 27 September 2018, London, UK) will focus on a few key areas of the field with representation of the whole industry, under each area. These areas will be drawn together to look towards the future of Immuno-oncology and how the field can progress.
Agenda - Valuable time is spent to…
Over 20 presentations on developments in the field of analgesic medicine
SMi Group reports: Pain Therapeutics conference is a one-stop shop to discover all of the cutting-edge news, updates and case-studies regarding developments in the field of analgesic medicine
Pain Therapeutics conference (21 - 22 May 2018, London, UK) is well-established event and is represented by an international audience. Current regional breakdown of attending organisations is at:
UK and Europe - 68%, North America - 19%, Asia - 11%.
Participants representing: Belgium,…
Future of PFS injection devices from cross-industry expertise perspectives – d …
With just over a month away, SMi's Pre-Filled Syringes West Coast show (June 4 - 5, San Diego, CA) is set to beat the record in attendee interest. Set to attend the event are: AbbVie, Allergan, Amgen, Antares Pharma, Aptar Pharma, Baxter Healthcare, Boehringer Ingelheim, Credence MedSystems, Ferring Pharmaceuticals, Genentech, Gilead Science, Glenmark Pharmaceuticals, Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Merck & Co., Novo Nordisk, Pfizer, Regeneron, Shire, Xeris Pharmaceuticals, amongst others. Visit Pre-Filled…
Smart Water Systems event tomorrow in London
Representatives of Thames Water, Ofwat, Southern Water, Sutton & East Surrey Water, Dwr Cymru Welsh Water, Irish Water, Anglian Water, Water-Link, Severn Trent to talk about latest smart water management issues and data-driven solutions at the SMi Smart Water Systems conference on 25 - 26 April in London.
Today is the final day to book delegate seat.
UK water industry: regulating for innovation and smart water - David Black, Senior Director…
Reliable incorporation between drug and packaging - navigating injection technol …
SMi Group reports: With updates on the recent developments in the Pre-Filled Syringes industry, and the ever-increased net worth of the medical devices market within the US especially, SMi's PFS West Coast Conference (June, San Diego, USA) will provide participants with unparalleled expertise and insight.
Amongst many topics in discussion, the conference will look at the challenges and emerging innovations in the packaging area of the PFS field.
The presentation…
Key water utility experts gather next week in London for Smart Water Systems eve …
With the event now just few days away, this is the final chance to secure attendance at the SMi's 7th annual Smart Water Systems conference (25 - 26 April, London, UK).
The two-day event is the ideal platform to hear exclusive updates on advanced technological solutions and raise stakeholder awareness to address the latest smart water management issues and data-driven solutions.
2 days full of strategic content | Key water utility…
Exclusive Interview Released from NIBSC-MHRA by SMi’s 6th annual Pharmaceutica …
SMi are delighted to welcome Paul Matejtschuk, Principle Scientist, NIBSC-MHRA, onto the speaker panel for Pharmaceutical Freeze Drying Technology 2018!
Paul Matejtschuk (PhD, CChem, MRSC) is a Principal Scientist, and leads the Standardization Science Section at the National Institute for Biological Standards & Control (NIBSC), a Unit of the medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency, whose mission is to safeguard the quality of biological medicines. NIBSC is also designated a WHO…
3 Key Reasons to Attends SMi’s 5th Drug Safety conference in London this June
SMi's 5th Drug Safety conference will take place at the Holiday Inn, Kensington Forum, London, between the 11th – 13th June 2018.
Here are 3 key reasons to attend:
1. THE PROGRAMME
Our global panel of speakers will strengthen knowledge in key topics such as: the future of clinical trial regulations, pharmacovigilance stakeholder management, risk minimisation, the new Eudravigilence system, new legislations, the impact of Brexit and more!
With 17 thought-provoking presentations, 1 panel…
SMi’s Injectable Drug Delivery Releases an Exclusive Interview by NIBSC-MHRA
SMi are delighted to have interviewed our speaker Maxime Gaillot, Senior Device Engineer, Roche, for Injectable Drug Delivery!
Maxime Gaillot works for Roche since 2011. He has 15 years’ experience in the medical device and polymer industry. After some years, in the plastic closure industry, Maxime started his career in the Medical Device industry at Novartis. He worked on the development of a dual chamber pen injector and an electronic reusable…
Reliable Incorporation between Drug and Packaging - Navigating Injection Technol …
SMi Group reports: With updates on the recent developments in the Pre-Filled Syringes industry, and the ever-increased net worth of the medical devices market within the US especially, SMi's PFS West Coast Conference (June, San Diego, USA) will provide participants with unparalleled expertise and insight.
Amongst many topics in discussion, the conference will look at the challenges and emerging innovations in the packaging area of the PFS field.
The presentation…
Discover the future of Pharmaceutical Freeze Drying at SMi’s 6th annual confer …
THE NEED FOR ADVANCED CAPABILITIES IN THE BOOMING PHARMACEUTICAL FREEZE DRYING MARKET
An understanding in critical factors such as drug consistency, product quality, biological stability and improved formulations, are vital to ensure productivity and marketable success through pharmaceutical lyophilisation. Following on from this, SMi's 6th annual conference on Pharmaceutical Freeze Drying Technology will once again gather an audience of principle scientists and industry specialists to discuss the latest technological innovations when…
Explore New Strategies to Maintain a Global Pharmacovigilance System by Pfizer a …
THE NEED FOR ADVANCED CAPABILITIES IN THE BOOMING DRUG SAFETY MARKET
An understanding in critical factors such as pharmacovigilance stakeholder management, the impact of Brexit, pharmacovigilance outsourcing, safety considerations in Patient Support Programmes (PSPs) and the future of clinical trial regulations, are vital to ensure productivity and marketable success through pharmacovigilance. Following on from this, SMi's 5th conference on Drug Safety will once again gather an audience of regulatory, pharmacovigilance and…
SMi’s 2nd annual Highly Potent Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients Conference Ho …
The Highly Potent Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients conference will be hosting 2 interactive half day post-conference workshops on the 23rd May, presented by HPAPI Project Services Limited and Affygility Solutions LLC.
Workshop A: Practical Steps for Delivering HPAPI Projects
Time: 08:30 - 12:30
Workshop Overview:
Biopharmaceutical companies embody application of the scientific method to identify and deliver new patient therapies. The same systematic, scientific principles should be used to develop and deliver research, development and…
Great time for pain research: SMi’s exclusive interviews with Lotus Clinical R …
SMi Group reports: Ahead of 18th annual Pain Therapeutics Conference (London, 21 - 22 May) SMi Group have caught up with Neil Singla, Founder & Chief Scientific Officer at Lotus Clinical Research, Llc, Kerrie Brady - Chief Business Officer, Executive VP Strategy and Randall Stevens - Chief Medical Officer of Centrexion Therapeutics Corp to talk about industry and their vision on challenges and opportunities that lay ahead.
Kerrie Brady [Centrexion…
SMI's Smart Water Systems – attendee list released
SMI's Smart Water Systems conference is just 2 weeks away and organisers pleased to share preliminary list of attendees.
Amongst participants: Anglian Water Service, CMI Balteau, De Watergroep, Dwr Cymru Welsh Water, Elster, Irish Water, Jersey Water, Northumbrian Water, Ofwat, OS, Roturk, Royal Haskoningdhv, Severn Trent Water, South East Water, South West Water, Southern Water, Sutton & East Surrey Water, Thames Water, VCS Denmark, Vitens, Water-link, WaterSmart Software, Welsh Water,…
SMi’s Adaptive Design in Clinical Trials - 3 days to go!
With just a few days to go the Adaptive Design in Clinical Trials, the event is taking place at the Copthorne Tara Hotel in London, with the conference on Monday 9th and Tuesday 10th April 2018 and the 2 half-day workshops on Wednesday 11th April 2018.
Proudly sponsored by: GCE Solutions Inc. and Mevia
If you would like to find out more information on the conference speakers, sessions and…
SMi's Asthma & COPD conference next week in London
SMi Group reports: Limited availability on Managers Special Discount
Last call [Managers Special offer - £500 savings] on SMi's Asthma & COPD conference, taking place on 11 – 12 April in London - to Directors, Principle scientists, Senior scientists, Associate directors, Managing directors, Medical directors, Pharmaceutical experts, Group leaders, Inhalation toxicologists of: clinical pharmacology; respiratory medicine/ science; respiratory immunology; pulmonary specialty; respiratory physiology.
Organisers are glad to welcome Richard Marsden, Chief Executive…
Quick Follow up & Update - Under 2 Weeks Remain Until SMi's Antibodies & Antibod …
The 6th Antibodies & Antibody Drug Conjugates conference will take place in just under 2 weeks!
Visit the download centre online and check out this year's list of attendees and exclusive interviews from our industry leading speakers.
LATEST ADC NEWS:
- Seattle Genetics Gains First Production Site Through $43m BMS Plant Buy -
Seattle Genetics paid Bristol-Myers Squibb $17.8m for the biomanufacturing site and says it will spend a further $25.5m on equipment and…
SMi’s Pre-Filled Syringes East Coast Conference, April, Boston – attendee li …
SMi Group reports: Doors open to the 5th annual Pre-Filled Syringes East Coast conference and exhibition in just few weeks' time (April 11-12, Boston) and attendee list has been released. Here is a snap-shot of companies participating and full list can be found on the event website http://www.pfsamericas.com/openpr
[ Alexion Pharmaceuticals | Alkermes | Amgen | Aptar Pharma | Astrazeneca | Baxter Healthcare | BCM Group LLC |
BD Medical…
Invitation from Ziva Abarahm, CEO at Microrite chairing The 2nd Annual Pharmaceu …
The 2nd Annual Pharmaceutical Microbiology West Coast conference is returning to the Crown Plaza San Diego, USA on the 7th and 8th June 2018.
The two-day conference will be delivering updates and promoting discussion on key challenges and developments within the pharmaceutical microbiology industry.
The Chair for the event was recently announced to be Ms. Ziva Abraham; CEO and Founder of Microrite, Inc. Microrite is a California-based consulting firm, providing consulting and…
SMi’s 13th Annual ADMET conference 2018 brochure released
The annual ADMET conference is returning to London, UK for its 13th year running and will be taking place at the Holiday Inn Kensington Forum on the 9th and 10th July 2018.
The two-day conference will be focused on exploring the optimisation of ADMET modelling techniques, preclinical DMPK applications and the development of biopharmaceuticals.
Event highlights include the discussion of cutting-edge toxicology research strategies and how they enable the early prediction of…
Hear From Boehringer-Ingelheim and Janssen at SMi’s 6th annual conference Phar …
SMi Group are delighted to announce the 6th annual Pharmaceutical Freeze Drying Technology conference, being held this June 2018! Read on for a massive £400 off.
- Optimising Pharmaceutical Technology Through Innovations & Novel Approaches In Freeze Drying -
Day 1 Opening Keynote Address - 'Freeze Drying of Biologics' - Day 1 | @09:10
The opening keynote presentation on day 1 will be presented to you by Patrick Garidel, Bioprocess and Pharmaceutical Development…
Explore New Strategies to Maintain a Global Pharmacovigilance System this June a …
SMi's 5th Drug Safety conference will take place on the 11th - June 2018, in London, UK. Hear from Astellas, Mundipharma Research and Lygature as they will be exploring the 'Improvements on Signal Detection', on day 2.
Benefit from Astellas, Mundipharma Research and Lygature on Day 2 to explore Eudravigilance in Practice
Bert P. van Leeuwen, Deputy Qualified Person for Pharmacovigilance, Astellas will be examining: 'Signal Detection and Management 2018 in the…
SMi’s HPAPI 2018 Conference: Exclusive Interview Released with HPAPI Project S …
SMi are delighted to have our Chairman, Speaker and Workshop Host, Justin Mason-Home, Director, HPAPI Project Services Limited, onto the speaker panel for HPAPI 2018!
About Justin:
Justin Mason-Home is an organic chemist with extensive health, safety, environmental and chemical engineering experience in senior technical, legal and commercial aspects of the pharmaceutical, biochemical, chemical and other industries. He has held senior positions and worked globally in potent biopharmaceutical occupational health and safety…
Sanofi Joins the Speaker Line-up for SMi's Launch, Injectable Drug Delivery 2018
The launch of Injectable Drug Delivery will take place on the 16th - 17th May 2018, in London, UK. Hear from Sanofi as they will be presenting: Advancements of Fill & Finish Process, on day 1.
Biopharmaceutical manufacturers are under increasing pressure from regulators to ensure the safety and quality of their products. Protein aggregation presents a key challenge in the development of biologic formulations as it can have an impact…
Sanofi Joins the Speaker Line-up for SMi's Launch, Injectable Drug Delivery 2018
The launch of Injectable Drug Delivery will take place on the 16th - 17th May 2018, in London, UK. Hear from Sanofi as they will be presenting: Advancements of Fill & Finish Process, on day 1.
Biopharmaceutical manufacturers are under increasing pressure from regulators to ensure the safety and quality of their products. Protein aggregation presents a key challenge in the development of biologic formulations as it can have an impact…
BioPharmaLogic, Antikor Biopharma and UCL Host Two Must Attend Workshops at SMiâ …
The Antibodies & Antibody Drug Conjugates conference will be hosting 2 half day post-conference workshops on the 11th April, presented by BioPharmaLogic, Antikor Biopharma Ltd and UCL. Read on for an exclusive £100 discount.
Workshop A: ADCs From Early Development into First-in-Human Studies
Time: 08.30 - 12.30
Workshop Overview:
ADC development has been the most exciting advance in therapeutic drug development, especially as the concept expanded to include anti-body fragments, peptide analogues and novel…
SMi’s 5th Annual Molecular Diagnostics Conference 2018 agenda released
SMi proudly presents its 5th annual conference on Molecular Diagnostics, taking place at the Holiday Inn Kensington Forum, London, UK on 9th and 10th July 2018, with a half-day post-conference workshops on 11th July 2018.
The conference will focus on evaluating the future of diagnostics for rapid detection and improved clinical outcomes. Event highlights include the analysis of the latest developments in companion diagnostics and discussing the new European In Vitro…
Antimicrobial resistance research, funding and incentives – get updates at SMi …
SMi reports: Antimicrobial resistance was predicted by Alexander Fleming in his Nobel lecture (1945). Since that warning, measures have been taken in acknowledgement of the threat of AMR, but tackling this issue is still an ongoing battle. On the global scale WHO has been the most instrumental body to take action. SMi Group is proud to be part of the fight with the Superbugs & Superdrugs Conference. Now in its…
Digital health solutions - achieving commercial goals and meeting regulatory req …
SMi Group reports: For anyone thinking about bringing digital health solutions to market, the workshop - Human factors for connected drug delivery systems, hosted by Cambridge Consultants (April 10, Boston) - will identify the considerations that need to be addressed when designing a comprehensive Human Factors engineering process for a system which contains both physical and digital elements, and how to leverage the tools, methodologies and best practices across…
Future of digitally connected device and changing paradigm in disease management
Disease management is defined as "a system of coordinated healthcare interventions and communications for populations with conditions in which patient self-care efforts are significant."*
Digital therapeutics can help people make positive and sustainable behaviour change that can be as effective as taking a medication. Traditional paradigms of disease management have to be broken by leveraging on technology. Digitalization of the disease management involves mixing connected health technologies with proven medicines to…
Introducing SMi’s 6th annual conference on Pharmaceutical Freeze Drying Techno …
SMi Group are delighted to announce the 6th annual Pharmaceutical Freeze Drying Technology conference, being held this June 2018! Read on for a massive £400 off.
Conference Overview:
Although an old process, pharmaceutical freeze drying is ever evolving with new trends and approaches being used for pharmaceutical formulation. In it's 6th year, the conference will cover the most recent advances in Freeze drying technology and discuss the latest ideas in the industry.…
Introducing SMi’s 5th conference on Drug Safety 2018 this June 2018
SMi is delighted to announce its 5th Drug Safety conference coming to London on the 11th – 12th June 2018. Registration is now open!
Conference Overview:
For drugs anywhere, it's the safety in patients which is a huge issue constantly under surveillance, irrespective of where the drug is in its pipeline.
The Global Pharmaceutical Market currently has a market value of $1057 billion. If a drug is found to be unsafe, causing serious…
Exclusive Interview Released with HPAPI Project Services
SMi are delighted to have our Chairman, Speaker and Workshop Host, Justin Mason-Home, Director, HPAPI Project Services Limited, onto the speaker panel for HPAPI 2018!
About Justin:
Justin Mason-Home is an organic chemist with extensive health, safety, environmental and chemical engineering experience in senior technical, legal and commercial aspects of the pharmaceutical, biochemical, chemical and other industries. He has held senior positions and worked globally in potent biopharmaceutical occupational health and safety…
BioPharmaLogic, Antikor Biopharma and UCL Host Two Must Attend Workshops at SMiâ …
The Antibodies & Antibody Drug Conjugates conference will be hosting 2 half day post-conference workshops on the 11th April, presented by BioPharmaLogic, Antikor Biopharma Ltd and UCL. Read on for an exclusive £100 discount.
Workshop A: ADCs From Early Development into First-in-Human Studies
Time: 08.30 - 12.30
Workshop Overview:
ADC development has been the most exciting advance in therapeutic drug development, especially as the concept expanded to include anti-body fragments, peptide analogues and novel…
SMi’s 3rd Defence Logistics Europe Takes Place in JUST 4 DAYS!
SMi's highly anticipated 3rd annual Defence Logistics Central & Eastern Europe conference takes place in JUST 4 DAYS! We wanted to remind you that there is still time to register online. www.defence-logistics.eu/opr
Topics will include regional logistics operations, joint interoperability, strategy optimisation, as well as transport, supply chain and MRO management, medical logistic operations, lifecycle management, C2, and much more, all presented to you by a global presence.
Aside from the global…
Focused look into the evolving smart technology and digital developments in the …
The roll-out of smart water meters across the UK and many parts of Europe has brought attention to challenges such as increases in water demand, meter reading issues and a need for customer focused approaches - the SMi's Smart Water Systems Conference (25 - 26 April, London, UK) will be a one-stop "shop" to get latest updates and take a focused look into the evolving smart technology and digital developments…
Pain Therapeutics industry updates at the SMi event in May
SMi’s Pain Therapeutics Conference (London, 21 - 22 May) brings together decision makers and creative thinkers to unite and collectively shape and discuss the new breakthrough discoveries, innovations fuelling the future development of the Pain Therapeutics landscape.
Representatives of Pharmaceutical and Biotech companies will gain insight on how other professionals are approaching challenges in the field and have an opportunity to network and make contacts within contract research organisations.
Representatives of contract…
The future of parenteral dug delivery
SMi's 5th Annual Pre-Filled Syringes East Coast Conference and Exhibition (April 11 – 12, Boston, USA) will gather together 100+ CEOs and decision makers in the field of PFS, so entire years’ worth of external meetings could happen in just two days and under one roof!
Join the conference to share and benchmark against best practices to ensure optimal development in all aspects of pre-filled syringe production. http://www.pfsamericas.com/openpr
The future of…
Must-attend conference gather a global PFS sector audience to discuss and accele …
Pre-Filled Syringes West Coast
Conference: June 4 - 5th, 2018
Interactive Workshops: June 6th, 2018
San Diego, USA
http://www.prefilled-syringes-westcoast.com/openpr
The agenda of the SMi’s 3rd annual Pre-Filled Syringes West Coast conference will provide a comprehensive overview for market participants to share and benchmark against colleagues' best practice, to ensure optimal development in all aspects of pre-filled syringe design and production.
Pre-Filled Syringes West Coast series is in its’ 3rd year and is…
Smart metering role in strategies towards PR19 goals
The price review is an important tool for delivering trust in water. PR19 provides the framework for a resilient long-term future for the industry, providing more of what matters to customers at a price they can afford and are willing to pay. PR19 is part of Water 2020, the overall vision Ofwat have for the water sector in England and Wales.
At the SMi's Smart Water Systems Conference (25-26 April, 2018)…
Ground-breaking research in continuous fight against AMR. Stay updated at the SM …
The BBC recently reported on US's scientists discovery of a new family of antibiotics in soil samples. The natural compounds could be used to combat hard-to-treat infections, the team at Rockefeller University hopes. Tests show the compounds, called malacidins, annihilate several bacterial diseases that have become resistant to most existing antibiotics, including the superbug MRSA. Experts say the work, published in Nature Microbiology, offers fresh hope in the antibiotics arms…
Pre-Filled Syringes East Coast Conference
In the run up to the 5th Annual Pre-Filled Syringes East Coast Conference (11 – 12 April, Boston, US), SMi Group caught up with Debbie McConnell and Annie Diorio-Blum from Battelle to discuss common industry hurdles and opportunities within Pre-Filled Syringes.
Here is the snap shot from their comprehensive interview and the full version is available on the Download Centre of the Pre-Filled Syringes East Coast Conference website http://www.pfsamericas.com/openpr
Q: What…
Incorporating Human Factors into the development process for connected drug-deli …
Many companies believe that by combining their medical devices or drug-delivery systems with connected capabilities, they can boost patient compliance and learn more about the products they have on the market. But developing a connected drug-delivery system comes with a unique set of challenges*. One of those challenges is incorporating Human Factors into the development process for connected drug delivery systems to achieve both commercial goals and meet regulatory requirements.…
Parallel Trade Conference next week in London
Exclusive updates on current anti-trust investigations, access to medicine and forecasts of currency fluctuations across the single market and much more at SMi's Parallel Trade Conference, 6 - 7th February, London
10 key points on Parallel Trade and Pharma from Bristows available here www.parallel-trade.com/PR
Here is a snap shot of the Q&A:
Q. What is the Commission’s position on parallel trade?
A. The EU Commission’s position is that parallel imports increase price competition as…
The 3D Cell Culture market is expected to expand by 2020. Experts gather at SMiâ …
3D Cell Culture Conference - 21 - 22nd February
Copthorne Tara Hotel Kensington, London, UK
www.3D-cellculture.com/openpr
Strengthen commercial success through combining clinical breakthroughs with scientific research
3D Cell Culture is hitting the news this January with predictions for the global market, which was valued at US$ 586.1 Mn in 2014, being expected to expand at a CAGR of 29.1% to account for US$ 2,717.6 Mn by 2020*. Also, in the news: researchers in Korea…
The 3D Cell Culture market is expected to expand by 2020. Experts gather at SMiâ …
3D Cell Culture is hitting the news this January with predictions for the global market, which was valued at US$ 586.1 Mn in 2014, being expected to expand at a CAGR of 29.1% to account for US$ 2,717.6 Mn by 2020*. Also, in the news: researchers in Korea have developed a technique that generates high yields of spheroid cultures with reproducible shapes and sizes using "lab-on-a-CD" technology, also known as…
Introducing the 2nd Annual HPAPI Conference this May 2018
SMi is delighted to announce its 2nd Annual Highly Potent Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients conference coming to London on the 21st - 22nd May 2018. Registration is now open!
Conference Overview:
The global market for Highly Potent Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients is currently largely driven by its major use in oncology for cancer treatment and more often in the form of ADCs. Over a quarter of drugs worldwide now contain HPAPIs, as they have…
Introducing the Launch of SMi’s Injectable Drug Delivery 2018
Building on the success of SMi's 10th Annual Flagship Conference Pre-Filled Syringes, we are thrilled
Conference Overview:
The Global Injectable Drug Delivery Market is expected to reach $789.7 billion USD by 2024, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.5% during the period of 2017 to 2024, according to Research Markets Reports. Therefore, the conference will aim to discuss the key developments in this field and the latest technological advancements.
Join…
Hear the Keynote Addresses from MedImmune and Spirogen this April at SMi’s ADC …
Hear the Keynote Addresses from MedImmune and Spirogen this April at SMi’s ADC Conference
Learn more about:
- The implementation of superior technologies to develop more effective and targeted ADCs.
- New and novel payloads, e.g. Antibody Targeted Amanitin Conjugates (ATACs), to improve efficiencies of ADCs.
- Using minor-groove binding DNA-interactive molecules as ADC payloads.
- The practicalities of the use of Highly Potent Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients within ADC development.
- Using fragment drug conjugates to…
