2011 Events and Speaking Engagements
2011 AAPS Annual Meeting and Exposition
Organization: The American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS)
Location: Washington Convention Center
801 Mount Vernon Place NW
Washington, DC 20001
Date: October 23-27, 2011
Program: Wolfe Laboratories is participating in the Analysis and Pharmaceutical Quality (APQ) Section's Graduate Student Symposium in Analysis and Pharmaceutical Quality on Tuesday, October 25 from 8:30am - 11:00am at the 2011 AAPS Annual Meeting and Exposition. This program recognizes excellence in graduate education in the fields of pharmaceutics, bioanalytical chemistry and pharmaceutical analysis. Wolfe Laboratories is also participating in the Drug Design and Discovery (DDD) Section's "Successful Clinical Case Studies" Open Forum on Tuesday, October 25 from 7:00pm - 9:30pm, where successful clinical candidates from different therapeutic areas will be highlighted, along with the unique role that discovery, delivery and development play in the difficult process of bringing a new chemical entity to market.
Formulation Development Course - Protein Drug Development
Organization: Wolfe Laboratories, Inc.
Location: Wolfe Laboratories' facility
134 Coolidge Avenue
Watertown, MA 02472
Date: September 29, 2011; 8:00am - 6:00pm
Program: This short course is the third in a series we started last year, and is intended to provide a foundation for people who are involved in early drug development.
Protein therapeutics present significant challenges to the development of stable, commercially viable pharmaceutical products. Proteins are highly complex, and each molecule presents unique challenges that must be appropriately understood and addressed during the formulation development process. Protein Drug Development is designed to impart to scientists the tools and knowledge necessary to systematically approach the development of therapeutic protein products.
The course will detail protein product development requirements within the context of each phase of the clinical development process, with the ultimate goal of a robust, stable, user-friendly commercial product. An overview of the entire product development lifecycle will be considered from a technical perspective. The Quality by Design initiative will be discussed, with a case study on how it impacts both strategic and tactical planning in drug product design. In early development, knowledge of protein structure, analytical methodologies and a mechanistic understanding of degradation pathways are leveraged to inform the regulatory and clinical hurdles of late development. Examination of the development pathway will be complimented by strategic assessment of product quality and safety issues associated with aggregation. Case studies will be used to illustrate important aspects of product development to allow scientists to gain firsthand knowledge of solutions to real-world challenges in the development of protein pharmaceutical formulations.
Attendees will include scientists (B.S.-Ph.D.) from Boston-area biopharmaceutical companies. These scientists are eager to learn practical applications so that they are better equipped to perform their job. One-on-one sessions with speakers are available on a first come, first served basis. Complimentary breakfast and lunch provided, along with two facility tours during morning and afternoon breaks. Attendees will receive booklets of the relevant course information. The event will conclude with a networking cocktail reception. Limit of 30 seats available. Cost of $85 - no refunds.
Topics: The course will cover topics such as Overview and challenges in biologics drug development; Quality by design; Getting from discovery to Phase 1; Biologics quality issues in subcutaneous delivery; Product development and life cycle management; Drug delivery systems; Regulatory pathways; In-licensing: perspectives of licensees and licensors; and Biosimilars.
Speakers: Henryk Mach, Ph.D., Senior Investigator, Merck Research Laboratories; Zahra Shahrokh, Ph.D., Senior Vice President, Aura Biosciences; Bret Shirley, Ph.D., Senior Director, Pharmaceutical & Process Development, Stryker Biotech; Nick Warne, Ph.D., Senior Director, Formulations, Pfizer
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To request an invitation: e-mail events@wolfelabs.com.
Pharmaceutical Strategic Alliances Conference
Organization: Windhover Conferences
Location: The Millennium Broadway Hotel, Times Square, NY
145 West 44th Street
New York, NY, 10036
Date: September 21-23, 2011
Program: Reimagining Business Development; Big Pharma R&D Strategies; The Changing Oncology Landscape; Outcomes Data Focused Diversification; Creative Deal Structures; The Future of Primary Care; Lessons Learned in Biosimilars; Partnerships with Academia; The Importance of Value Sharing in Diagnostics.
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2011 AAPS-NERDG 2011 Summer Conference
Organization: 2011 AAPS Northeast Regional Discussion Group (NERDG) Summer Conference
Location: Merck Research Laboratories
33 Avenue Louis Pasteur
Boston, MA, 02115
Date: September 2, 2011; 8am - 1pm
Wolfe Laboratories’ 1st Poster Presentation: Rapid, miniaturized discovery formulation screen for simultaneous evaluation of diverse compounds. Presented by: S. K. Patel; J. L. Bauer; J. L. Wolfe; R. J. Proos; M. Frid; V. Outerbridge; S. A. Michaels
Wolfe Laboratories’ 2nd Poster Presentation: Improvement of oral bioavailability of a high-melting BCS Class II compound: design, development, in vitro selection of a prototype formulation, and in vivo results. Presented by: J.L. Bauer, S.K. Patel, R.J. Proos, M. Frid
Program: For more than a decade, the NERDG annual meetings have provided a forum for participants to present and discuss research results in an atmosphere that is conductive to social interaction and open exchange of ideas. The NERDG annual meeting typically draws about 200 pharmaceutical scientists and students from industry and academia in the Northeast region. The keynote topic and speaker for the AAPS-NERDG 2011 summer meeting will be: Scientific Risk Assessment Strategies: Managing the Transition from Discovery to Development, Caroline McGregor, Ph.D., Associate Director, Basic Pharmaceutical Sciences, Merck Research Laboratories.
United Way's Math, Science, and Technology Initiative Site Visit
Organization: Wolfe Laboratories and United Way
Location: Wolfe Laboratories' facility
134 Coolidge Avenue
Watertown, MA 02472
Date: July 26, 2011, 10:00am – 2:00pm
Program: Wolfe Laboratories has pledged continuous support for site visits by the United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley’s Math, Science, and Technology initiative (MSTi). During these visits, WLI scientists with teaching backgrounds interact with children to educate them about careers in science and explore different career options in the life sciences industry. Without role models, family support, or encouragement, MSTi and Wolfe Laboratories provide motivation and teach kids about the opportunities of rewarding careers in math, science and technology-related fields. By combining real-life experiences with hands-on learning, trips into the community, and volunteering, the students will learn much more than science – they will explore business and leadership career options in the life sciences industry, develop important leadership skills, and are shown that they too, can succeed. By raising awareness about the importance of investing in youth, we strongly feel that collectively, we have the power to make a difference today and for future generations to come.
Participants: The Cambridge Boys & Girls Club; Wolfe Laboratories’ staff: Scott Michaels, Scientist; Vania Lee, Scientist; Margarita Hunter, Associate Marketing Director; and Janet Wolfe, President and Founder.
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To learn how to become a volunteer: click here
2011 Colorado Protein Stability Conference
Organization: University of Colorado Center for Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
Location:
Beaver Run Resort and Conference Center
620 Village Road
Breckenridge, Colorado 80424
Date: July 19-21, 2011
Program: The 2011 Colorado Protein Stability Conference provides a unique forum for this exchange of information. The topics to be covered include: thermodynamic stability; prediction and manipulation of pathways for protein folding and aggregation; protein stability in biological context; protein charge, intermolecular interactions and phase behavior; development of stable formulations; and product compatibility with container/closure systems.
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Life Science Awards 2011
Organization: Select Biosciences
Location: Radisson Blu Hotel
Marseiller Strasse 2, D-20355
Hamburg, Germany
Date: June 29, 2011
Program: The Life Science awards
celebrate the very best of the industry's achievements worldwide, and
recognize key personnel and products in the industry. The event includes a gala dinner, awards ceremony and keynote speech from BBC science presenter, journalist and executive producer Michael Mosley. The ceremony precedes the inaugural European Lab Automation Conference and Exhibition.
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2011 Institute for Pediatric Innovation National Conference
Organizations: The Institute for Pediatric Innovation (IPI)
Location: Lucile Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford University
725 Welch Road
Palo Alto, CA 94304
Date: June 16, 2011
Program: IPI, a non-profit organization that was formed to improve the health of children by increasing the availability of innovative medical products with the unique attributes required for pediatric care, hosts its third annual National Meeting. The day's events will include a meeting of the Board of Overseers, Annual Meeting of the Board of Directors, and the opportunity to learn about Lucile Packard Children's Hospital and its leadership.
Massachusetts Biotechnology Job Shadow Day
Organizations: Massachusetts Biotechnology Education (MassBioEd) Foundation
Location: Wolfe Laboratories
134 Coolidge Avenue
Watertown, MA 02472
Date: June 8, 2011
Program: 650 students from 18 Massachusetts public high schools will have the opportunity to explore life science career options by shadowing biotechnology professionals at 19 local biotech companies in 20 locations. The 2nd Annual Statewide Biotechnology Job Shadow Day aims to allow students to learn more about the fascinating and diverse career options that exist within the life sciences and encourage them to consider further STEM education. Students will participate in company tours, one-on-one meetings with life science professionals and a networking lunch.
Participating Companies: Abbott Laboratories; Airgas; Amgen; Avecia; AstraZeneca; Biogen Idec; Bristol-Myers Squibb; Caliper Life Sciences; Cubist Pharmaceuticals; EMD Millipore; EMD Serono, Inc.; Formatech; Merrimack Pharmaceuticals; MicroTest; Millennium; Shire; Vertex Pharmaceuticals; Whitehead Institute; Wolfe Laboratories
Formulation Development Course - Fundamentals of Formulation Development for Small Molecules
Organization: Wolfe Laboratories, Inc.
Location: Wolfe Laboratories' facility
134 Coolidge Avenue
Watertown, MA 02472
Date: March 3, 2011; 8:00am-5:00pm
Program: Fundamentals of Formulation Development for Small Molecules is designed to impart the tools and knowledge necessary to ensure that you can position these molecules to move rapidly and seamlessly from discovery through the various stages of product development to commercial manufacturing. The course will provide an overview of the Biopharmaceutics Classification System and the impact of physico-chemical properties on formulation strategies at each stage of development. Methods of solid state characterization and preformulation studies needed to select the most appropriate physical form and lay the foundation for formulation development will be discussed in detail. The influence of the pharmacokinetic and metabolic properties on the formulation strategy will be addressed. Strategies for rapid development of first in human formulations will encompass approaches that utilize a range of enabling technologies. Case studies will be used to illustrate the importance of physico-chemical properties in the selection of the most suitable physical forms (polymorph, salt, etc.) and proper dosage form selection to allow development of a stable, bioavailable and manufacturable drug products. Complimentary breakfast and lunch provided, along with two facility tours during morning and afternoon breaks. Attendees will receive booklets of the relevant course information. Limit of 20 seats available. No refunds.
Speakers: Michael Hageman, Ph.D., Group Director, Discovery Pharmaceuticals, Bristol-Myers Squibb; Alice Loper, Ph.D., Head, Preclinical Development, Alternative Development Program, GlaxoSmithKline; Örn Almarsson, Ph.D., Vice President, Pharmaceutical Development, Alkermes; Mark Rose, Ph.D., Scientific Director, DMPK, Amgen; Vincent Jannin, Pharm.D., Ph.D., Pharmaceutical Research and Development Project Director, Gattefossé; Michael Frid, Ph.D., Principal Scientist, Wolfe Laboratories For more information, including speaker bios and session overviews, click here.
8th Annual Flutie Bowl to Strike Out Autism
Organization: Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundation for Autism
Location: Kings Dedham
950 Providence Highway #600
Dedham, MA 02026
Date: January 20, 2011
Time: 6:00pm
Program: For over 10 years, the Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundation for Autism has provided funding for vocational skills training to get young adults into the workforce, advocacy programs that ensure our schools can meet the challenge of educating kids with autism, and respite care for families. To date, the Foundation has provided more than $12 million to autism organizations, the majority in New England. We achieve these goals thanks to corporate sponsors, private donors, and great fundraising events that make a substantial contribution to our grant-making budget. This event will have 16 lanes of corporate sponsors bowling for prizes, the opportunity to mingle with local sports celebrities, as well as television and radio personalities, access to a VIP area during and after the bowling, live entertainment by The Flutie Brothers Band, and a silent auction throughout the evening with autographed sports memorabilia, great trips, spa packages, and dinners.
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