Our Speakers

Leading researchers and industry experts from across Europe.

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Vasilena Kondova
UCTM, Sofia, Bulgaria
Module
Welcome Presentation
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Daniela Tsekova
UCTM, Sofia, Bulgaria
Module I
Basic physicochemical properties of biologics — proteins, peptides and antibodies
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Ilza Pajeva
Institute of Biophysics and Biomedical Engineering, BAS, Sofia
Module I
Protein-ligand interactions: principles and in-silico models
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Simon Tanley
Molecular Dimensions Ltd., UK
Module II
Protein expression in mammalian, bacterial and insect systems
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Luís Passarinha
University of Beira Interior, Portugal
Module III
Downstream processing in protein isolation: principles, mechanisms and case studies
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Vaibhav Bhatia
LAMARK, France
Module IV
Biologic drug development: from lab to patient
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Alexey Rak
Sanofi R&D, France
Module V
Integrated structural biology and biophysical platforms for drug discovery
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Pius Baur
Center of Excellence in Peptides, Johnson & Johnson
Module V
Peptides as biological therapeutics: fundamentals and future directions
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Rudy Peeters & Rezarta Hoxha
Johnson & Johnson
Module TSM3
Global regulatory framework — registration of pharmaceutical products
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Gloria Garcia-Palacios
Sanofi
Module TSM3
Supporting drug development in EU: an overview of regulatory activities