PODD Drug Delivery Conference Announces 2025 Keynotes

The Conference Forum announces the 15th annual PODD Drug Delivery Conference's 2025 keynotes

NEW YORK, June 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, PODD: Partnership Opportunities in Drug Delivery conference announced the keynotes for its 15th annual conference which takes place on October 27-28 at the Westin Copley Place in Boston, MA.

"In presenting a strategic-level program for R&D scientists and business development professionals, the PODD Conference is committed to securing keynotes who demonstrate excellence in science," said Andrew Goldstein, Senior Conference Producer for the PODD Conference.

The PODD 2025 keynotes include:

MIT's Dr Robert Langer, a pioneer in the research and development of drug delivery technology, will return as the Annual Keynote to discuss the state of innovation in the drug delivery industry.

Dr Lotte Bjerre Knudsen, Novo Nordisk's Chief Scientific Advisor who drove the development of GLP-1 drugs for obesity will present on the liraglutide and semaglutide story, her approach to scientific development and where drug delivery intersects with her R&D work.

Patient Keynote Jimi Olaghere will share his journey as a patient with sickle cell disease before and after receiving CASGEVY, a CRISPR-based therapy, and his mission to make these therapies more accessible for patients globally.

Dr Mansoor Amiji, University Distinguished Professor, Northwestern University, will join the PODD Conference as the Endogenous Delivery Zeitgeist. Dr Amiji will present on endogenous targeted delivery strategies to overcome biological barriers and improve efficacy and safety.

The PODD speaking faculty includes over 100 executives from both the drug development and delivery industries with over 125 session choices including a full afternoon of drug delivery presentations from established to start-up companies.

To learn more about the event, visit PODDConference.com

About the PODD: Partnership Opportunities in Drug Delivery Conference
Pharma, biotech and the drug delivery industries gather annually at PODD to assess delivery needs, latest trends and information on deals, and learn about a wide range of innovative drug delivery technologies that could improve the delivery of various types of drugs. This can include proteins, peptides, oligonucleotides, biologics, small molecules and more. PODD provides business development opportunities through organized networking and a partnering tool for new, emerging and established collaborations.

About the Conference Forum
The Conference Forum is a life science industry research firm that develops conferences, podcasts, newsletters and webinars primarily around how to get therapeutics to patients faster. They examine and challenge the complex ecosystem of drug development and delivery, bringing ideas together from a variety of sources to help advance clinical research with common goals that are patient-focused. They are committed to creating the best content, promoting the exchange of ideas and solutions among peers, and providing high-quality networking.

Learn more about the Conference Forum at theconferenceforum.org.

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