Leaders in Pharmaceutical Business Intelligence (LPBI) Group

MassBio’s second annual Medical Device Event will focus on opportunities and advances in drug delivery, including the unique developmental and regulatory challenges these products face, the many scientific advances in the space and new opportunities for funding.  Panelists will discuss innovation and commercialization strategies.

Advances in drug delivery technologies are improving the safety and efficacy of new and existing therapies. The success of many new therapies in development is contingent on the development of effective delivery systems.   Traditional drug delivery methods won’t work for some compounds and biologics.   Stability issues create challenges for storage and transport.  There are opportunities for combination drug delivery products to extend the patent life of drugs on the market.  From diffusion based polymer systems to complex delivery devices utilizing diagnostic sensors and sophisticated control systems for precise and timely delivery of life-saving agents, a diverse set of scientific and engineering disciplines are being brought to bear within this space.  However, combination products involve components that would normally be developed under different types of regulations, design criteria, and controls.  This symposium will explore many of the diverse aspects impacting drug delivery products.

This event will feature an active exhibit hall, panel discussions, a keynote speaker and networking sessions. This is an excellent opportunity for companies to reach a diverse audience that represents nearly every aspect of the life sciences industry, including academic researchers, entrepreneurs, device engineers and biopharma executives.

Clinicians will discuss the medical challenges for which drug delivery innovations have provided a unique solution.  Academic researchers will discuss scientific advances which may lead to breakthrough products.   Entrepreneurs will discuss strategies for funding new product ventures, and development issues specific to drug delivery products.  Corporate speakers will discuss the challenges across the value chain of manufacturing and selling combination products globally.  Regulatory speakers will address current thinking and approaches to drug delivery products within government agencies, both US and internationally.