Shirang Karve, Ph.D

Professor in Supramolecular & Biomaterials Chemistry, Leiden University 

Over the past decade, Alexander has led the development of synthetic fusogenic peptides and LNPs for drug delivery, enhancing tissue and organ uptake.

The Jenner Institute, University of Oxford

Dr López-Camacho joined Oxford over a decade ago and his research centres on vaccine development against arthropod-borne pathogens spanning viruses transmitted by mosquitoes, ticks, and other vectors.

Scientist, Sanofi

Christophe's research centers on the design and characterization of targeted lipid nanoparticles aimed at precise immune cell engagement.

Professor and Director, Laboratory of Precision NanoMedicine, Tel Aviv University (TAU)

Dan Peer is a Professor and the Director of the Laboratory of Precision NanoMedicine at Tel Aviv University (TAU). He is also the Vice President for Research and Development in Tel Aviv University. Since 2017, he has been the Founder and Managing Director of the SPARK program, Center for Translational Medicine at TAU.

Principal Scientist, Centre for Process Innovation (CPI)

Daragh specialises in formulation and delivery technologies, with a strong focus on lipid nanoparticle (LNP) systems and microfluidic manufacturing. 

Manager of the Formulation Department, Certest Pharma

Dr. Diego de Miguel leads the Lipid Nanoparticle (LNP) Formulation Department at Certest Pharma, where he designs next-generation LNP platforms that broaden the therapeutic potential of mRNA vaccines and other nucleic-acid medicines.

CEO and Co-Founder, Deliver Bio

Dr Bakul Gupta is the CEO and Co-Founder of Deliver Biosciences, a preclinical stage biotech developing nanoparticle-based gene delivery vectors for in vivo cell reprogramming and gene editing. 

Professor, Karolinska Institute

Since 2020, Erdinc has been leading his independent lab as an Associate Professor at Karolinska Institutet and SciLifeLab. He is currently an EMBO Young Investigator and a Visiting Faculty at University of Oxford. 

CEO, Outfox Bio

At Outfox Bio Fred's commitment is not only to develop cheaper, safer and more effective LNP-based gene delivery systems but crucially to ensure a clear and viable route to patients so as to maximize the impact of the coming gene therapy revolution

Director Formulation Platform, CureVac

During his career, George has focused on the delivery of multiple RNA modalities (e.g., siRNA, mRNA, saRNA) and worked in different industrial functions including discovery and CMC development of lipid nanoparticles (LNPs). 

CTO, Neovac Ltd

Heinrich focuses on advanced approaches for nanoparticle development and control.  

Lead Development Scientist, Croda Pharma

Justin spearheads the development and scale-up of lipid production processes under GMP (compliant) conditions. 

VP of Business Development, Helix Biotech

At Helix Biotech, Michael is now applying his skills to help advance RNA and lipid nanoparticle technologies for therapeutic delivery.

Chair of Pharmacology and Immunocompatibility, The University of Liverpool

 Neil's research explores immune interactions with complex medicines, biotherapeutics and biomaterials.

Senior Scientist, AstraZeneca

Patrícia's work spans from formulation of small molecules to the development of delivery systems for in vivo CAR-T cell generation, with a strong focus on the design, development, and optimisation of targeted lipid nanoparticles (tLNPs).

Group Leader, Lipoid-endowed Professorship, Heidelberg University, Institute of Pharmacy and Molecular Biotechnology

In Philipp's research, he primarily focuses on the development of optimized antibiotics formulations as well as on delivery systems for oral delivery of macromolecular drugs in general.

Professor of Chemical Engineering, Technion–Israel Institute of Technology

Avi is the recipient of more than 40 national and international recognitions, including being named a Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry, a KAVLI Fellow, and being awarded the Intel Nanotechnology Award, the TEVA Pharmaceuticals Award, and the Wolf Foundation Krill Award.

Senior Lecturer in Physical Pharmacy, University of Manchester

Richard has expertise in resolving complex soft matter interactions at fluid interfaces through combined and novel applications of neutron and optical reflectometry.

Professor of Mucosal Infection and Immunity, Imperial College

Robin Shattock is Professor of Mucosal Infection and Immunity at Imperial College, London with over 30 years’ experience in research and development of vaccines and anti-infectives. 

Senior Director Nanomedicine Services and Lipids, Cytiva

At Cytiva, Tim's focus is to bring together a full suite of technologies, services and subject matter experts to ensure we can make every scientist a genomic developer. 

Head of Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences, University of Strathclyde 

Yvonne's research focuses on developing drug and vaccine delivery systems to address real-world healthcare challenges