Novel Approaches Targeting Brain Barriers for Effective Delivery of Therapeutics
April 29–May 1, 2019
Herndon, Va.
Cosponsored by
This workshop will focus on novel science, insights, tools, and approaches for targeting and bypassing the central nervous system (CNS) barriers to achieve drug delivery to the brain and spinal cord. Barriers to the CNS include the blood-brain barrier and the blood-cerebrospinal fluid barriers.
The goal is to both clarify the main issues for the field and discuss the most cutting-edge current and future strategies for CNS drug delivery. The program will bring together international experts and junior investigators from academia, government (i.e., regulators), and industry and provide a format promoting exchange of new ideas and brainstorming novel solutions to existing challenges.
The workshop will cover the following topics:
- Physiology and regulation of CNS barriers
- Molecular mechanisms of brain permeability and targeting
- Novel CNS targeting strategies for crossing and bypassing the barriers
- Models and in vitro-in vivo correlations
Call for Papers. AAPS is accepting 50 poster abstract submissions for this workshop. Poster presentation slots will be awarded on a first-submitted, first-accepted basis. Authors must follow the requirements in the Call for Papers and register for the meeting to be awarded a presentation slot. Deadline is February 27, 2019, or when the 50 slots have been filled.
See the detailed agenda with speakers, review the Call for Papers, and register.
AAPS Forum to Connect Predictive Modelers
May 6–7, 2019, Boston
Modeling and simulation exists in many areas of the pharmaceutical sciences, including drug discovery, manufacturing, development, and patient use. Although niche workshops and conferences exist where predictive modelers meet and discuss specialized state-of-the art techniques and tools within their specific field, rarely do we cross outside of our area of expertise and engage with modelers in other pharma disciplines. There are many opportunities for education and collaboration that are missed because we are not talking enough with one another!
This workshop will bring together predictive modelers from academia, industry, and regulatory environments working in the pharmaceutical sciences. We will discover our commonalities and differences while sharing modeling philosophies and best practices. Focal points will include technical methodologies and tools as well as strategic approaches for communication and influence. We will be introduced to some of the latest predictive modeling tools and technologies to stimulate ideas for future development in all of our respective areas. The goal is to identify opportunities to work together going forward to provide a more comprehensive and influential quantitative basis for making decisions.
Participants of this workshop will:
- compare and contrast tools, techniques, and language across predictive modeling disciplines in pharmaceutical sciences;
- discuss modeling philosophy and create best practices for predictive modeling;
- develop approaches for influencing decision makers through strategic communication of modeling results;
- discover state-of-the-art and emerging tools and technologies to motivate future development of predictive modeling in pharmaceutical sciences; and
- identify opportunities for collaboration, efficiency gain, and cross-discipline learning.
See the detailed agenda with speakers, and register.
Attendees Have Spoken! PharmSci 360 Is a Hit!
PharmSci 360 is different from any event AAPS has ever held before—and attendees loved it!
Responding to an AAPS post-event survey, one attendee said, “Congratulations for bringing the best experiences from NBC [National Biotechnology Conference] into the Annual Meeting as PharmSci 360. Attendees, myself included, appreciated that all the sessions for a track were in the same location, and that sessions were managed in such a way so as to facilitate migrating from session to session between tracks to see other speakers at their assigned times. Also, it was gratifying to see the sessions well attended from morning through the afternoon, each day, and to see how much people enjoyed afternoon coffee breaks in the halls. This gave the entire experience a more intimate feeling. The format length, overall, was very well-received by those with whom I spoke, as well. It’s gratifying to see AAPS’ major annual event move in this direction. It was a huge success, in my opinion, and I hope for much more success in the future.”
Two of the biggest changes included the introduction of Rapid Fires and the five-track format.
Rapid Fire Sessions: Rapid Fires are 10-minute presentations, presented back-to-back for 90 minutes every afternoon. Attendees were not quite sure what to expect from them beforehand, but these bite-sized presentations succeeded!
“The Rapid Fire idea was brilliant,” wrote one survey respondent. Another said, “Rapid Fire sessions were very good as it gave the opportunity to learn from others’ practical experiences and data that was generated as part of their research.”
Said another: “The Rapid Fires were the most important addition to this year’s meeting in my opinion.”
Five-Track Format: PharmSci 360 is structured around five tracks, and all scientific programming—keynotes, symposia, poster presentations, Rapid Fires—are selected and organized to fit that track. Attendees appreciated this tighter focus. They used the tracks to decide what programs to attend. Some never left their track and spent the week with their colleagues in a space dedicated to them.
“I liked the Rapid Fires and the program tracks. It made the meeting feel smaller by concentrating the sessions, exhibitors, and posters in a smaller (and known) area,” wrote one respondent.
Seventy-nine percent of attendees said they learned something at the conference that they can immediately apply to a current project!
“Keep going!” wrote one attendee. “It was a unique experience!!!”
“It was really wonderful experience to meet new people in my research field, exchange information, and learn.”
“Overall, it was the best conference experience in my entire career. I really enjoyed the lecture sessions, keynotes, and poster discussions, mine as well as others. I thank you for empowering the student voice. I will be returning next year. Thank you.”
2019 PharmSci 360 Will Begin Taking Submissions Soon
Watch your email and your AAPS Community! AAPS will soon begin announcing calls for various programming including:
- poster abstracts
- Rapid Fire presentations
- scientific symposia
- career development sessions
- keynotes
- workshops held in conjunction with PharmSci 360
AAPS staggers the calls for these programs because the event demands the most recent, most exciting programming possible.
AAPS committees, including the Scientific Programming Committee, the Abstract Screening Committee, and the Career Development Committee, are looking for programming that fits the tracks and goals of the meeting. To give your proposal the best possible chance of being accepted, read the calls for proposals carefully and consider what each committee is seeking.
Want to participate in the 2019 program? Watch your email and the 2019 PharmSci 360 website for programming announcements.
2019 PharmSci 360 Scientific Programming
PharmSci 360 has a schedule and program focused on the learner. The event has five scientific tracks, and each track is split in half between biomolecular and chemical science.
- Preclinical
- Bioanalytics
- Clinical Pharmacology
- Manufacturing and Bioprocessing
- Formulation and Quality
For every chemical entity-focused session, there is a biomolecular session as well. Each track also offers scientific depth through symposia, keynote talks, and Rapid Fire presentations.
2019 Exhibit and Sponsorship Opportunities
Exhibiting and sponsorship opportunities are now available! Booth and nonbooth packages are available to meet the business
goals of scientific leadership, lead generation, brand awareness, and product/service demonstration.
Learn more on the PharmSci 360 website, or contact the Business Development Team to discuss your organization’s specific needs:
Kate Hawley, HawleyK@aaps.org, +1.703.248.4785
Katherine Wrona, WronaK@aaps.org, +1.703.248.4739