Innovations in Upstream Bioprocessing
March 27-28 2019 | MilliporeSigma Cell Culture Media Center of Excellence, Irvine, Scotland
MilliporeSigma invites you to Innovations in Upstream Bioprocessing, a 2-day event harnessing advancements to manage risks in biopharmaceutical manufacturing.
During this 2-day event you will:
- Learn how to decrease manufacturing costs and increase productivity utilising new technologies
- Discover strategies on intensified upstream processing, next generation facility design, facility scale-up and viral risk mitigation strategies for modern processing
- Network with Industry peers and experts
- Tour the MilliporeSigma Center of Excellence
Agenda*
Day 1 - Wednesday March 27th
| 9:00 - 10:00 | Event registration |
| 10:00 - 10:30 | Welcome address |
| Laurent Halbwachs and John Gibson | |
| 10:30 - 10:45 | Innovative speaker |
| 10:45 - 11:20 | Upstream talk |
| Susan Lenk, Janssen Research & Development | |
| 11:20 - 11:50 | Break and networking |
| 11:50 - 12:25 | Designing facilities of the future |
| Dave Wolton, PM group | |
| 12:25 - 13:00 | Insight view: cell culture media development at Boehringer Ingelheim |
| Peter Schorn, Boehringer Ingelheim | |
| 13:00 - 14:00 | Lunch |
| 14:00 - 14:35 | Upstream viral risk mitigation approach: Next generation manufacturing |
| Aaron Mack, Biogen and David Gemmell/em> | |
| 14:35 - 15:10 | Development and implementation of intensified bioprocessing for biologics manufacturing |
| Dr. Hang Zhou, Wuxi Biologics | |
| 15:10 - 15:45 | Break and networking |
| 15:45 - 16:20 | Upstream optimisation and process intensification |
| EMD Serono | |
| 16:20 - 16:30 | Day 1 close out by chair |
| 16:30 | Close and coaches to hotels |
| Gala dinner 19:00 | |
| Lochgreen House Hotel | |
| Transport from other hotels to Lochgreen for arrival at 19:00 | |
| 19:00 - 19:30 | Drinks reception in the front lounge |
| 19:30 - 22:00 | Dinner and key note speaker |
| Steve Bagshaw, CEO FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies | |
| 22:00 | Transport back to hotels from Lochgreen |
Day 2 - Thursday, March 28th
| 9:00 - 9:30 | Arrive on site and opening |
| 9:30 - 10:05 | Next generation manufacturing and supply chain interdependencies |
| Dave Kolwyck, Biogen | |
| 10:05 - 10:40 | Challenges and opportunities using continuous and intensified processes |
| Andrew Falconbridge, Alvotech | |
| 10:40 - 11:10 | Break and networking |
| 11:10 - 12:00 | BioContinuum™ Platform – Evolution in bioprocessing: Going intensified, connected and continuous |
| Merrilee Whitney | |
| 12:00 - 13:00 | Lunch |
| 13:00 - 14:00 | Wrap up for presentations and conference close |
| 14:00 - 16:00 | Optional facility tour for all guests |
* Agenda subject to change. Attendance to “Innovations in Upstream Bioprocessing” is limited and available to pharma or biopharma manufacturers and academics only. The offer does not extend to any company that provides pharma or biopharma products or services. We reserve the right to revoke or refuse participation at any time. Attendance is free, though registration is required. Lunch, coffee break and gala dinner are provided courtesy of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany. Travel costs, hotel accommodations and any other costs incurred are at the expense of the attendees.
News and Updates
Featuring Guest Speakers from:
- Biogen
- Boehringer Ingelheim
- PM Group
- EMD Serono
- Janssen Research & Development
- Alvotech Iceland
- FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies
Venue Information
Our Ivrine Facility
Cell Culture Media Center of Excellence
Second Ave, Heatherhouse Industrial Estate
Irvine KA12 8NB, UK
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