ISAM 2025 Pre-Congress Workshop: Pulmonary Drug Delivery and Inhalation Products

Pulmonary drug delivery and inhalation products are of paramount importance in modern medicine, primarily for treating respiratory diseases such as asthma, COPD, and cystic fibrosis by delivering medication directly to the lungs—the site of disease. This targeted approach maximizes therapeutic effects while minimizing systemic side effects compared to traditional systemic delivery systems.

Additionally, the large surface area and rich vascularization of the lungs enable rapid absorption into the bloodstream, making inhalation a viable route for systemic drug delivery. This non-invasive alternative to injections can also bypass first-pass metabolism in the liver. Advancements in inhalation devices and formulations continue to improve drug delivery efficiency, patient convenience, and overall treatment outcomes. The global inhalation product market is substantial and continues to grow due to the rising prevalence of respiratory diseases and technological innovation.

As an emerging area, there is a high demand for a professional and comprehensive workshop to promote fundamental understanding of inhalation products and pulmonary drug delivery, while also discussing cutting-edge developments. This workshop is intended for graduate students, industry professionals, and regulatory agents working in the field of inhalation products.

Workshop Topics Include:

• Fundamentals of aerosol generation and deposition
• Inhalation devices
• Formulations for inhalation products
• Excipients for inhalation products
• Biopharmaceutics of inhalation products: cellular interactions and PK/PD
• Bioequivalence of generic inhalation products (in vitro dissolution, IVIVC, etc.)
• Emerging inhaled biologics (proteins, gene therapies, vaccines, nanocarriers, etc.)

Learn More and Register:

Visit the workshop website for full details and registration: 2025 Inhalation Workshop Website