DRIVING THE FUTURE WITH BIOKANSAS
Access to Research and infrastructure: The Contract Research Industry
About
The Event
April 27-28, 2023 | 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (central time)
This event features industry leaders that provide a detailed exploration of the intricate contract research market.
Join the symposium to:
- Ask direct questions of and connect with industry leaders
- Understand the CRO market and growth opportunities
- Explore the impact of CRO consolidation and customer concentration
- Learn about new and emerging regulations that impact drug development
- Meet CRO executives and learn about their company’s services and expertise
- Identify tools and technologies that aid in advancing the CRO industry
- And more!
Attendees also have the opportunity to visit contract research laboratories in Kansas City.
Registration Costs
Early Registration BioKansas Members – $150 (until February 28)
Early Registration Non-BioKansas Members – $200 (until February 28)
Regular Registration BioKansas Members – $200
Regular Registration Non-BioKansas Members – $250
Onsite Registration – $290
Meet the Speakers
John Bucksath
Brandon Clough
Andrea Bradley Ewing
Kyle Kappler
Amy Mize
Dr. James Randazoo, PhD, DABT
Jonathan White
Phillip Beske, PhD, DABT
Cartier Esham, PhD
Michelle Fosler
Christine Lee
Justin Mutzbauer
Crissa Cook
Mark Wissel, PhD
Dr. Mario Castro, MD, MPH
Karina Eterovic
Robert Hunter
Matthew McClorey
Stephanie Pasas-Farmer, PhD
Greg Slaybaugh
Greg Slaybaugh
Event Moderators
Sonia Hall
DJ Rezac
Agenda
Thursday
8:30-9:00 am
Registration
Location: Kansas State University – Olathe
22201 W Innovation Drive
Olathe, KS 66061
9:00-9:30 am
Keynote
The CRO Investment Market: Keeping up with an ever evolving services business model serving the biotech and pharmaceutical industries
- John Bucksath
9:30 am
A Buyers Guide for Navigating the Current Contract Research Organization Landscape
- Kyle Kappler
10:00 am
Regulated PCR and Biologics Trial Support
- Mark Wissel, PhD
10:15 am
Cybersecurity State of the Market
- Justin Mutzbauer
10:30 am
Maximizing IP Value: Tips and Best Practices for CROs in R&D Collaboration
- Crissa Cook
10:45-11:15 am
Coffee & Collaboration
11:15 am – 12:00 pm
Panel Discussion
Advancing Business Objectives In A Changing Market
- Moderator: DJ Rezac
12:00-1:15 pm
Lunch & Networking
1:15 pm
Considerations for Formulation Development and Analysis in Preclinical Toxicology Studies
- Dr. James Randazoo, PhD, DABT
1:30 pm
Veterinary Health Research Centers, Real World Data
- Robert Hunter
1:45 pm
Exploring the Application of NGS (Next Generation Sequencing) and Other Molecular Tools in Oncology Clinical Testing and Drug Development
- Karina Eterovic
2:00 pm
Advancing drug development with high quality, science-first, client centric culture at KCAS
- Amy Mize
2:15 pm
CritiTech Particle Engineering Solutions – A Multiservice CDMO Providing POC to GMP Drug Development, Manufacturing and Analytical Services & Solving Formulation Challenges Through Particle Engineering
- Matthew McClorey
2:30 pm
CRO support for toxicology and medical countermeasure development
- Phillip Beske, PhD, DABT
3:00-4:30 pm
Networking Reception
Friday
9:00 am
XenoTech, a BioIVT Company – An Overview of Services
- Michelle Fosler
9:15 am
Increasing Efficiencies and Impact: The Current State of AI in Pharmaceutical R&D
- Stephanie Pasas-Farmer
9:30 am
CRO Support for Clinical Trial Materials
- Jonathan White, PhD
9:45 am
cGMP and Annex I
- Greg Slaybaugh
10:00 am
Leveraging Innovative Software for Start-ups, MIdsized, and Large Companies
- Brandon Clough
10:15-10:45 am
Coffee & Connections
10:30-11:00 am
Diversity In Clinical Trials
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Pediatric Research
- Andrea Bradley Ewing
11:00-11:45 am
Diversity In Clinical Trials Panel Discussion
- Moderator: Andrea Bradley Ewing
- Dr. Mario Castro
- Dr. Cartier Esham
- Dr. Christine Lee
11:45 am – 12:45 pm
Lunch
1:00-4:00 pm
Facility Tours
- Site 1: KCAS Bioanalytical & Biomarker Services
- Site 2: Attentive Science
- Site 3: Eurofins Viracor
- Site 4: CritiTech Particle Engineering Solutions
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