1st International Congress of Controlled Release Society - Greek Local Chapter

Small Molecules (Original-Generics) and Biotechnological Drugs (Biosimilars)

Computational-Experimental, Scientific-Regulatory Advances in Drug Discovery, Formulation Strategies, Drug Delivery, ADMET, PK-PD

WELCOME MESSAGE

Dear colleagues,

From my position as Chairman of the 1st International CRS Congress, which will be held in Athens on 27-28 May 2015, it is my pleasure to welcome you all to Athens.

This congress program includes both small molecules (innovative drugs-generics) and biotechnological drugs-biosimilars in parallel sessions. The program on small molecules includes drug discovery and design, drug delivery and nanotechnology, pharmacokinetic-pharmacodynamic and pharmacogenomics studies for the rational therapeutic use of drugs.

In parallel, the recent developments in the basic research of biotechnologically produced macromolecules such as dynamic configuration of proteins, formulation of biotechnological molecules, proteomics, therapeutic targeting of biological pathways and biomarkers will be discussed; also, applied aspects of the clinical practice of biotechnological drugs like the interchangeability of biotechnological drugs and biosimilars, the optimization of therapeutic use of monoclonal antibodies in oncology and rheumatology along with the health economics of biotechnological medicines and biosimilars will be presented. Eminent world-wide scientists are listed among the confirmed speakers.

In order to guarantee the quality of future research and new practical applications, a dialogue between experienced colleagues, young scientists and professionals is encouraged.

Professor Panos Macheras
Chairman of the Congress
Faculty of Pharmacy
University of Athens

Organizing Societies

Congress Secretariat

AFEA S.A.
Travel & Congress Services
39-41 Lykavittou Street
10672 Athens, Greece
Tel:+30 2103668853 (direct line)
Fax: +30 2103643511
email: [email protected]

COMMITTEES

Co-Chair

Professor Macheras Panos, University of Athens, President of the CRS Chapter (Small Molecules)
Professor Karamanos Nikos, University of Patras (Biotechnological Drugs)

Organizing Committee

Valsami Georgia, Past President of the CRS Chapter
Kalantzi Lida, Vice President of the CRS Chapter
Christodoulou Rena, Treasurer of the CRS Chapter
Soulele Konstantina, General Secretary of the CRS Chapter
Psachoulias Dimitrios, Board member of the CRS Chapter

International Scientific Committee

Amidon Gordon, USA
Benet Leslie, USA
Bialer Meir, Israel
Colombo Paolo, Italy
Constantinides Panos, USA
Deluca Patrick, USA
Digenis George, USA
Endrenyi Laszlo, Canada
Florence Alexander, United Kingdom
Gotte Martin, Germany
Gurny Robert, Switzerland
Jusko William, USA
Iliadis Athanassios, France
Imanidis George, Switzerland
Kesisoglou Filippos, USA
Kovalszky Llona, Hungary
Kwon Ick Chan, Korea
Morais Jose, Portugal
Park Kinam, USA
Passi Alberto, Italy
Pavao Mauro, Brasil
Rostami Amin, United Kingdom
Rowland Malcolm, United Kingdom
Shah Vinod, USA
Sugiyama Yuichi, Japan
Tucker Geoffrey, United Kingdom

TOPICS

- ADMET Studies
- Computationa lstudies
- Drug Delivery
- Biosimilars
- Biotechnological Drugs
- Analytical Sciences and Pharmaceutical Quality
- Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
- Drug Design and Discovery
- Formulation Design and Pharmaceutical Technology
- Natural Products
- Pharmacoepidemiology and Health Technology Assessment
- Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics and Systems Pharmacology
- Pharmacology
- Regulatory Sciences (including Dissolution/In vitro drug release, BCS and Biowaivers, BA/BE and Clinical Bridging Studies)
- Translational Research and Individualized Medicines

FINAL PROGRAM

Download the Final Program

ABSTRACTS

Please click here to download the abstracts of the Congress.

WORKSHOP

Workshop Advances in scientific-regulatory issues in drug development and authorization processes MD Pharmacon Pharmaceutical Services Ltd (www.mdpharmacon.com) organizes a one-day (May 29, 2015) workshop on ‘Advances in scientific-regulatory issues in drug development and authorization processes’. The program is focusing on the scientific basis for the regulatory standards which have undergone rapid and significant changes since the beginning of this century up to the most recent changes in the regulatory framework adopted by Agencies. Overall, the workshop will focus on current ‘hot topics’ of regulatory science as outlined in the attached program.

Registration Form

For more information please contact the Congress Secretariat [email protected]

REGISTRATIONS

Registration fees includes:

• Admission to the congress sessions and Exhibition
• Final programme
• Congress bag
• Welcome reception
• Coffee breaks
• Certificate of attendance

Should you wish to register offline please download the Registration Form

Payment and cancellation policy

Payment can be made either by bank transfer or by credit card.

Registration forms should be sent fully completed together with the bank receipt or credit card details no later than May 22th, 2015. Registration will be confirmed after receipt of the above mentioned documents and the completion of the payment. Should there be no attached documents for wire transfer, the Congress Secretariat reserves the right to ask for the settlement of the full amount.

After the above-mentioned date, participants will only register onsite at the Congress Secretariat, which will operate at the Congress venue. The operating Schedule of the Onsite Secretariat Desk will be announced at a later stage.

For Group Registrations please contact the Congress Secretariat

Registration cancellation is only possible in writing until 31 March 2015. In this case administrative costs of 50 € will be charged. After this deadline no refunds will be possible.

ACCOMMODATION

AFEA Travel & Congress Services, the official Professional Congress Organizer & Booking Secretariat of the 1st International Congress of CRS-Greek Chapter, has pre-reserved rooms in preferable rates in the Congress Venue area and surroundings.

Room rates as mentioned above are valid per room per night and include breakfast, all tax and service charges.

Room reservation procedure

A letter confirming your reservation will be sent to you by e-mail within three (3) working days.
Should you not receive a confirmation letter, please contact the Professional Congress Organizer:

AFEA S.A. Booking Secretariat
Professional Congress Organizer
39-41 Lykavittou Street
10672 Athens, Greece
Tel: +30 2103668853 (direct line)
Fax: +30 2103643511
[email protected]

Rooms have been pre-booked in all above mentioned hotels until April 6, 2015 and will be confirmed on a first-come first-served basis as they are subject to availability. After this date all bookings will be possible upon request, and according to hotel availability. Room rates as mentioned above are valid per room per night and include breakfast, all tax and service charges.

Payment and Cancellation policy

Full settlement of the accommodation cost is required, in order for the room reservation to be confirmed.

• For any cancellation sent in writing until March 20, 2015 the full amount will be refunded, minus an administrative charge of 50€.
• After this date, full cancellation fees will apply.

Booking Policy for Hotels in Greece

Standard Check-in Time: 14:00 hrs Standard Check-out Time: 12:00 hrs For check-in earlier and/or check-out later than the standard hours, please take into account that you may do so upon request and depending on the room availability at the particular hotel. Please bear in mind that there might be an extra charge based on the time of actual check-out

SECRETARIAT OPERATING HOURS

Wednesday, May 27, 2015, 08:00 - 18:00
Thursday, May 28, 2015, 08:30 - 17:00

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