Course Information
MMI/Pfizer Course: Molecules to Medicines - How Biopharma Delivers
Date(s): 10 November 2010
Main Venue:
Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
123 St Stephens Green, Dublin 2
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Online Application Period: 4 October - 9 November 2010
| Read a report of the Molecules to Medicines Course and Workshop here |
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This MMI/Pfizer Course will be of interest to research students, academic staff and clinicians, whether contemplating a career in industry or doing translational research in academia. It will also be of interest to those already working in a commercial setting with an interest in the biopharmaceutical industry.
The lectures provide an overview of biopharmaceutical discovery, development and manufacturing, delivered by key staff from Pfizer.
Course/Workshop Developers:
Senior Staff from Pfizer (please see at the bottom of this page)
Lecture course Fees (does not include Workshop)
- Academic Rate: No Charge
- Non-academic rate: 300 Euros
The registration charges do not include accommodation or travel. Please contact education@molecularmedicineireland.ie for further information
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Please note that in addition to the lecture course, there is a MMI/Pfizer Molecules to Medicines Workshop taking place the following day (Thursday 11 November). In the first instance this workshop is open to postgraduate students with research experience (e.g. at least one year into their PhD studies). There are a limited number of places available on the workshop. If places are available we will open attendance to postdoctoral staff also. |
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Comments from participants on 2009's Lecture Course: "This was a thoroughly enjoyable course, well recommended and superbly organized". "I have already recommended to many people who can be interested". "Extremely informative and enjoyable two days. Well impressed". |
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| Programme - Wednesday 10 November | |||
| 1000 | Introduction | ||
| DISCOVERY Dr Jonny Finlay (Pfizer) |
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| 1005 | Introduction to the business of discovering biopharmaceuticals | ||
| 1055 | Coffee/Tea | ||
| 1115 | Current biopharmaceutical product candidates and a look into next generation technologies | ||
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| DEVELOPMENT Dr Patrick Gammel (Pfizer) |
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| 1205 | Cell line development | ||
| 1255 | Lunch break (lunch will be provided) | ||
| 1340 | Process development | ||
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| MANUFACTURING Dr Paul Dillon (Pfizer) |
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| 1430 | Introduction to the science and technology of biopharmaceutical manufacturing | ||
| 1520 | Coffee/Tea | ||
| 1540 | Focus on the application of molecular technologies in manufacturing environments | ||
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| 1630 | Discussion & round up | ||
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Course Faculty
Dr Paul Dillon (Senior Scientist, Pfizer Grange Castle)
Dr Jonny Finlay (Global Biologic Therapeutics, Pfizer)
Dr Patrick Gammell (Senior Process Development Scientist, Pfizer Grange Castle
Click here to read an instructor biographies
The Molecules to Medicines Course and Workshop were originally developed by:
Dr Davinder Gill (Assistant Vice President, Biologic Therapeutics, Pfizer, Cambridge, MA, USA)
Dr Brendan Hughes (Director of Development, Pfizer, Grange Castle)
Dr Mark Leonard (Director, Gene Expression Technologies, Pfizer BioPharma Campus, Andover, MA, USA)
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