MIBio 2026
Date
14 October 2026
Subject areas
Industry , Chemical Biology and Medicinal , Biological
Location
Cambridge, UK
We are delighted to announce the 14th MIBio conference, which will take place at the Howard Theatre, Downing College, Cambridge, on 14 October 2026.
MIBio 2026 will bring together leading experts from both industry and academia to explore how the latest discoveries in molecular interactions can be leveraged to develop better therapeutic products that are more effective, patient-friendly, and safe.
Increasing complexity of new therapeutics and growing demands for patient compliance create a strong need for advanced drug delivery technologies and streamlined development processes. Characterization techniques and regulatory processes must respond to a range of novel therapeutic modalities under development. Prefilled devices have become the norm, which fuels innovation in safe and convenient delivery of larger volumes or more concentrated dosage forms. Peptide therapeutics are back in the spotlight for treatment of chronic conditions, which drives innovation in their more efficient delivery via the oral route. MIBio 2026 will delve into the current state-of-the-art and potential future developments in these pivotal areas.
We anticipate welcoming approximately 100 delegates from the biopharma industry, academia, and technology suppliers, creating a stimulating environment for new collaborations and breakthroughs in drug product development.
We invite abstract submissions for poster presentations and welcome applications for sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities. Join us at MIBio 2026 to engage in inspiring discussions and shape the future of biopharmaceutical innovation.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Deadlines
Speakers
Paul Varley
Alchemab Therapeutics
UK
Miranda Newbery
Med HF
UK
Ryte Poskute
AstraZeneca
UK
David Brayden
University College Dublin
UK
Joel Gresham
Crux Product Design
UK
Carine Huon
Sanofi
France
Committees
Jan Jezek
Arecor
UK
Bin Yang
AstraZeneca
UK
Nicholas J Darton
AstraZeneca
UK
Tejash Shah
GSK
UK
Stephen Harding
University of Nottingham
UK
Bernardo Parez-Ramirez
Danofi
United States
Event details
Programme subject to change
08:00 Registration opens
09:00 Opening remarks
09:15 What Have Monoclonal Antibodies Ever Done For Us Paul Varley | Chief Development Officer, Alchemab Therapeutics
09:45 Human Factors in Platform Device Development Miranda Newbery | Med HF
10:15 Speed Networking
11:15 Analytical Challenges and Strategies for Mispaired Species Detection and Quantitation in Duet mAb Molecules Ryte Poskute | Senior Scientist, AstraZeneca
11:45 Exhibitors highlights
12:30 Lunch Break, Exhibition and Posters
13:30 Introduction to the afternoon session
13:45 Challenges in non-injected administration of peptides: proof-of principle for oromucosal administration of peptides in large animals David Brayden | Professor of Advanced Drug Delivery, University College Dublin
14:15 Discussion panel
15:15 Coffee break, Exhibition & Posters
16:00 A decade of drug delivery: how to advance the frontiers of injectable technologies Joel Gresham | Chief Scientist, Crux Product Design
16:30 Holistic Container Closure Integrity Testing for Vials: Technical Challenges and Solutions Carine Huon | Senior Container Closure Integrity Scientist, Sanofi
17:00 Concluding remarks
17:10 Conference ends
CALL FOR POSTERS
Abstracts for poster presentations at MIBio 2026 are now being invited.
Please submit a 200 – 250 words abstract as a Word document to: [email protected]
Please note that you will need to register to be able to present your poster at MIBio 2026.
DEADLINE - Monday 05 October 2026
POSTER AWARD - We are delighted to announce that a Poster Award will be presented at this year's conference. Please note that registration is required to participate.
POSTER SIZE - If your abstract has been accepted - the poster boards at 2m high x 1m wide so suitable for A0. We have to use Velcro (which will be provided) so not suitable for cloth posters.
Deadlines
RSC Joint Colloid Group
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
The Howard Theatre, Downing College, Cambridge
The Howard Theatre, Downing College, Cambridge, Cambridge, UK
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