2nd Oligonucleotide Manufacturing Symposium event

On the 23rd of April, 2024 - we are hosting our second Oligonucleotide Manufacturing Symposium at our Medicines Manufacturing Innovation Centre.

This symposium will bring together key stakeholders from across the sector to highlight the emerging process technologies in the field and explore how those processes are best developed and exploited to drive successful manufacturing at scale. 

Oligonucleotides are a revolutionary new therapeutic in the pharma industry. These short, chemically synthesised fragments of DNA or RNA modulate protein expression through several different mechanisms to treat the underlying drivers of disease. 

They can cover a wide variety of diseases, from cancer to Alzheimer’s, and have the potential to unlock medicines for conditions currently considered untreatable and create more effective medicines for larger patient populations, such as heart disease. 

At the event, you will hear from a range of industry, academic, government and regulatory speakers who will also outline some of the key challenges, such as targeted delivery and the balance between efficacy and efficiency, including;

• James Powell — SVP, Technical Operations, Novo Nordisk
• Kilian Kobl - Project Manager, YpsoFacto
• Adrian LaPorta - Technical Director, Bryden Wood

The conference will include a panel discussion on the future of oligonucleotide therapeutics and will be followed by a networking reception.

Directions to the Medicines Manufacturing Innovation Centre

Travelling by car
The postcode is PA3 2EF, and there is free onsite car parking.

Click here to view directions to the Medicines Manufacturing Innovation Centre.

Directions: from M8 motorway both west and eastbound, exit at junction 28 for Glasgow Airport, this will take you onto Sanderling Road. At the roundabout take the second exit.

You will approach a second roundabout, take the first exit onto Abbotsinch Road. Then at the first roundabout, take the second exit, continue straight and you will approach a T junction, turn right, and the Medicines Manufacturing Innovation Centre will be on your right hand side.

Public transport
There are regular trains from Glasgow Central Station to Paisley Gilmour Street Station. From here take a taxi of approx. 5 – 10 minutes to the Medicines Manufacturing Innovation Centre site. 

Hotels

We would recommend the Maldon Hotel in Glasgow city centre and the Courtyard by Marriott close to our facility.