From the surface up: Navigating biocompatibility challenges
In this latest episode of BioPhorum Connect, Loic Bishop sits down with returning guest Soumen Das, (Delivery Systems Qualification Lead at Takeda), to explore the evolving world of biocompatibility in drug-device combination products.
Soumen shares his journey from academic research in chemistry and biochemistry to leading biocompatibility strategies for global pharmaceutical delivery systems.
Reconfiguring biopharmaceutical manufacturing: Evaluating the multi-modal paradigm 10:00-11:00 EST | 15:00-16:00 GMT | 16:00-17:00 CET 19 February 2026
This presentation is intended for professionals involved in biopharmaceutical manufacturing, facility design, and strategic operations. Attendees will benefit from practical frameworks, case studies, and strategic insights to guide decision-making around multi-modal manufacturing adoption.
RNA delivery technologies 11:00-12:00 EST | 16:00-17:00 GMT | 17:00-18:00 CET 25 February 2026
This industry review compares technologies—LNPs, liposomes, exosomes, polymers—highlighting their strengths, limitations, and manufacturing complexities. It emphasizes the need for scalable, stable, and targeted delivery systems to unlock RNA’s promise across diverse clinical applications.
Advanced Therapies Week 2026 9-12 February San Diego, CA
Jeff Shumway, (Entegris), will be representing BioPhorum at the Panel Workshop Building scalable cell therapy workflows: Media, process, and automation in action roundtable Wednesday, 11 February. In addition Amanda Cinquin (FUJIFILM Biosciences) will be presenting the recent BioPhorum paper, Materials and components in CGT: a consensus approach.
Wiley Bioprocess Forum 18 February 2026, virtual
When will we have a clone? An industry perspective on the typical CLD timeline Thomas Kelly, (Johnson & Johnson)
Pharma Sustainability Integrates 25 February London, UK
Lara Cobacho Lluesma, (Sartorius), will chair a panel of experts including Nicola Coles, (BioPhorum) and Peter Skals (FUJIFILM Biotechnologies) to discuss practical strategies to embed circular economy principles across pharma operations, reduce waste, and create sustainable, regenerative systems that deliver long-term environmental and business benefits – while still keeping the patient front of mind.
BioPhorum members are entitled to a 20% discount for this event. When registering use the code psi26bioph20
BioProcess International US West 2026 9-11 March | San Diego, CA, USA
BioPhorum speakers will present on:
The future of manufacturing operations - Christian Berg (Emerson)
Digital twins - Vicki Pearson (Schneider Electric ) and Josh Lobel (Autodesk)
PAT for cell and gene therapies - Ramakrishnan Gopalakrishnan FUJIFILM Biotechnologies) and Jochen Scholz (Sartorius)
From bench to business: Embedding quality and regulatory strategy in commercially viable advanced therapeutics - Amanda Conquin, (FUJIFILM Biosciences)
BioProcess International Europe 2026 27-30 April | Vienna, Austria
This year’s event will bring together 800+ global bioprocessing professionals, 100+ expert speakers, and 90+ exhibitors, covering the entire bioprocessing lifecycle.
BioPhorum presentations include:
Reconfiguring biopharmaceutical manufacturing: Evaluating the multi-modal paradigm
Future of manufacturing operations
Structured data for regulatory CMC – Enabling agile, harmonized submissions through digital transformation