The International Conference “Exploring the Future of Inhalation Drug Delivery“, organized by the University of Parma and supported by the Galenus Foundation, is scheduled to take place in Parma, Italy, from the 11th to the 13th of September 2024.

The conference will focus on the latest advancements in the formulation and development of inhaled medicines. This dynamic sector is experiencing continuous evolution, with a heightened focus on the introduction of innovative medicines designed for both local and systemic treatment. The thematic sessions will delve into various aspects, including the inhalation of biologics such as proteins or DNA/RNA-based therapies, novel treatments for unmet diseases (such as cough, cancer, lung infection, and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis), MDI propellant transition, and nose-to-brain delivery.

A dedicated scientific session will specifically be committed to young researchers, providing a platform for them to showcase their work and fostering the promotion of their research initiatives. The conference serves as a unique opportunity to present and exchange research achievements, offering a forum for interaction with prominent researchers and companies within this specialized field.

Several distinguished speakers with a high international reputation in the development of inhalation products have already confirmed their participation, further elevating the caliber of the event.

Congress agenda

Wednesday 11th September

• New paradigms in lung delivery
• Respiratory tree as a site for the delivery of biologics
  

Thursday 12th September

• Biologics loves lungs
• Environmental protection becomes a reality in the development of pMDI
• Last frontiers in lung infection

Friday 13th September

• New research

Confirmed speakers 

• Per Backman Emmace, Sweden
• Jan de Backer FLUIDDA, USA
• David Cipolla Insmed, USA
• Lea Ann Dailey University of Vienna, Austria
• Keertan Dheda University of Cape Town, South Africa
• David Edwards Harvard University, USA
• Carsten Ehrhardt Trinity College Dublin, Ireland
• Noémi Stefánia Csaba University of Santiago de Compostela, Spain
• Ben Forbes King’s College, UK
• Barzin Gavtash Kindeva, UK
• Tomaso Guidi Chiesi, Italy
• Paul Hagedoorn University of Groningen, NL
• Michael Hindle Virginia University, USA
• Jenny Lam University College London, UK
• Federico Lavorini University of Florence, Italy
• David Lechuga Astrazeneca, US
• Pavan Muttil University of New Mexico, USA
• Benjamin Myatt Kindeva UK
• Amrit Paudel RCPE, Austria
• Eride Quarta University of Parma
• Regina Scherliess University of Kiel, Germany
• Hugh Smyth University of Texas at Austin, USA
• Daniela Traini Macquarie University, Australia
• Nicolas Tsapis Paris-Saclay University, France
• Francesca Ungaro University of Napoli Federico II, Italy

Scientific committee

• Conference Chair Prof. Francesca Buttini University of Parma
• Prof. Carsten Ehrhardt Trinity College Dublin Prof.
• Ben Forbes King’s College London Prof.
• Regina Scherließ Kiel University
• Prof. Fabio Sonvico University of Parma

Local organising committee

• Prof . Annalisa Bianchera
• Prof. Cristina Padula
• Prof. Eride Quarta
• Caterina Antiga
• Gianluca Bazzoli
• Umberto Cancelli
• Georgeta Caraua
• Davide D’Angelo
• Stefania Glieca
• Fabiola Guareschi
• Diletta Mandrioli
• Virginia Patterlini
• Miriam Polichetti
• Chiara Schianchi
• Aurora Squeri
• Giada Varacca

Link to detailed congress program

Link to registration