Over 350 peptides, proteins and biosimilars attendees representing global pharmaceutical organizations, leading biotech companies and internationally renowned academic institutions

Over 20 presentations and case studies focused on the key areas in the peptides industry

Two-day interactive conference addressing the following topics:

• Enabling Technologies for Peptide Screening, Synthesis and Modification

• Peptide Case Studies: Discovery, Preclinical and Clinical Development, Therapeutic Applications, Peptide Formulation and Delivery

Co-located with the 8th Annual Proteins & Antibodies Congress and 3rd Annual Biosimilars & Biobetters Congress

14 pre-scheduled one to one meetings, exhibition and informal networking opportunities

Oxford Global Conferences are proud to announce the 2nd Annual Peptides Congress, taking place on 20-21 April 2015 in London, UK. The conference provides an exclusive opportunity for over 350 experts working in different areas of the peptides industry to exchange their experiences, engage in scientific discussions and network with senior-level attendees about the most pressing challenges of the industry.

Peptides qualify to be used for various therapeutic solutions to address the growing horizons of medical challenges. It is estimated that the global peptide therapeutics market will reach $25 billion by 2018. Thanks to the opportunities novel technologies, applications and numerous studies focusing on peptides offer, the industry is flourishing more than ever.

Day one will explore enabling technologies for peptide screening, synthesis and modification. Internationally renowned leaders will address new approaches for high-throughput screening, novel peptide conjugation strategies to enhance potency and half-life and activating different synthesis technologies. Presentations will explore the future opportunities in peptide design and creating diversity within peptide libraries.

Day two of the congress will focus on peptide case studies covering discovery, preclinical and clinical development, therapeutic applications, peptide formulation and delivery. Esteemed experts will deliver presentations on enhancing the oral bioavailability and drugability of peptides, updates in discovery and preclinical and clinical development. Delegates will also have the opportunity to learn about recent developments involving cell-penetrating peptides, macrocyclic, polypeptides and bioactive peptides.

Agenda

The Event

In keeping with Oxford Global’s highly successful life sciences series, an expert panel of 20 speakers will present a full conference programme covering the topics outlined below. These topics have been compiled as a result of a comprehensive research process undertaken with our advisory board members including VPs, Directors, Senior Research Fellows and Professors from global pharmaceutical organisations and leading research institutions.

Day 1 – Enabling Technologies For Peptide Screening, Synthesis And Modification

• Activating synthesis technologies: HPLC, mass spectrometry, microwave-assisted SPPS
• Enhancing peptide stability through PEGylation, cyclization and amino acid incorporation
• Updates in peptide self-assembly & macromolecular assembly
• Advances in research involving high affinity binding peptides
• Novel peptide applications for intracellular targets
• New approaches for high-throughput screening

Day 2 – Peptide Case Studies: Discovery, Preclinical And Clinical Development, Therapeutic Applications, Peptide Formulation And Delivery

• Updates in preclinical discovery and clinical development
• Innovative therapeutic applications for peptides
• Latest advances and future perspectives in peptide delivery
• Cell-penetrating peptides: opportunities, challenges and future directions
• New strategies utilizing routes of administration for peptide formulation
• Peptidomimetics: enhancing drugability and bioavailability
• Recent developments: macrocyclic, polypeptides and bioactive peptides

Venue

Novotel London West, London, UK

Tel: (+44)207/6600680

Fax: (+44)208/7412120

E-mail: H0737@accor.com

www.novotel.com/gb/hotel-0737-novotel-london-west/index.shtml

Travel

By Underground/Bus – Hammersmith Underground Station is adjacent to the hotel (3 minutes walk) with access to the Piccadilly, District and Hammersmith & City Lines. When exiting Hammersmith station, turn right and walk across the bus station. Cross over the roads using the island, and keep on the right hand side of Hammersmith Road. Continuing walking for 2 mins, and the hotel is accessible via stone steps.

For buses in central London, take route numbers 9 and 10. The main coach station (London Hammersmith) is 3 minutes walk away.

By Rail – The closest National Rail train station is Kensington Olympia (20 minutes walk).

By Air – London Heathrow Airport – Novotel London West is accessible from Heathrow via the Underground on the Piccadilly Line – fares cost £5.30 into Central London. A taxi from the airport will take approximately 20 minutes and will cost around £30-£40.

London Gatwick Airport – The Gatwick Express runs every 15 mins – take it to Victoria station, and then get the District line to Hammersmith (about 15 mins). A taxi from the airport will take around 60 mins and cost between £65-£80.

By Car – Leave the A4 at the Hammersmith turning and proceed along Hammersmith Bridge Road to the large roundabout underneath the flyover. Take the fifth exit off the roundabout. Then turn left into Shortlands – the main hotel entrance and parking will be on your left-hand side.

Parking - Novotel London West offers over 240 on-site car parking spaces (charged per hour for residents parking).

For further information including a map and full directions, please visit: www.novotel.com/gb/hotel-0737-novotel-london-west/location.shtml