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Jumar Bioincubator and BioCurate have joined forces to host this full-day symposium, bringing together Melbourne's brightest biotech minds to drive the future of innovation. Gain the expertise to navigate the drug discovery and development pipeline, from early-stage research to clinical translation and regulatory approval.
When
15/05/2025 8:30am - 7:30pm
Where

Jumar Bioincubator, 655 Elizabeth St, Melbourne 

From $40
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Pathways to Progress: Enhancing Drug Discovery and Development in Melbourne

Great science alone doesn’t bring discoveries to market. It takes industry know-how, collaboration, and the right support.
Jumar Bioincubator and BioCurate have joined forces to host this full-day symposium, bringing together Melbourne's brightest biotech minds to drive the future of innovation.
 

This is more than just an event, it’s a powerful opportunity for professional development. Gain the expertise to navigate the drug discovery and development pipeline, from early-stage research to clinical translation and regulatory approval.


Through expert-led presentations, panel discussions, and networking, you'll:

  • Learn how to translate research into real-world impact
     
  • Upskill in tech transfer and commercialisation
     
  • Understand what pharma industry wants to see in your innovative product to bring it to market
     
  • Learn pitfalls and successful strategies from academic spin-outs
     
  • Connect with researchers, startups, and industry leaders

 

Session Themes
 

- From Bench to Bedside, navigating the Drug Development Ecosystem

- Translational Development Plan: from Target Identification to Preclinical Development

- Drug Development and Path to Market: CMC, Clinical and Regulatory pathways, followed by industry-expert panel

- Commercialisation Strategies, followed by Investor panel 

- Lessons learned from Academic Spin-Out companies 

- Fireside Chat with Nina Webster
 
Combining academic brilliance with entrepreneurial success to achieve breakthrough in life sciences and bring a drug on the market

 

Event details:

Date: Thursday 15 May
Time (AEDT):
8:30 am – 9:00 am: Guest arrival and registration
9:00 am – 9:15 am: Opening remarks
9:15 am – 5:00 pm: Symposium 
5:15 pm – 6:00 pm: Fireside chat with Nina Webster
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm: Networking, drinks