The Brains for Brain Foundation is pleased to announce the upcoming 2nd “Drug Delivery to the Brain” Keystone Symposium, scheduled for February 17–20, 2025, at the Keystone Resort in Colorado. This conference will be held jointly with the “Antibodies as Drugs” meeting and aims to bring together researchers and professionals from both academia and industry to discuss advancements in drug delivery systems for the central nervous system (CNS).
Following the success of the inaugural symposium in January 2023, which attracted over 200 attendees and featured two keynote talks, 18 plenary sessions, and 12 short talks selected from nearly 70 poster abstracts, this upcoming event promises to be equally impactful. The previous meeting notably achieved a balanced representation of participants from academic and private sectors, fostering collaborative discussions.
The 2025 symposium will be organized by a team of esteemed researchers, including James Gorman from Harvard’s Wyss Institute and Stina Syvänen from Uppsala University, alongside Robert G. Thorne, who will deliver the opening keynote address. Thorne’s talk, titled “Delivery of Therapeutics to the CNS via Different Routes of Administration: An Overview of Applications, Advantages and Disadvantages,” will explore the current state of the field and emerging approaches, highlighting a critical time for CNS delivery research.
With new approvals and advancements in brain-targeted therapies for conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease, multiple sclerosis, and brain cancer on the horizon, this symposium represents an essential gathering for those involved in CNS drug delivery.
Key dates to note include:
- Scholarship and Abstract Submission Deadline: November 26, 2024
- Early Registration Deadline: December 23, 2024
- Poster Abstract Deadline: January 27, 2025
The symposium will also feature multiple awards for junior presenters, sponsored in part by the International Brain Barriers Society, which will honor the scientific legacies of Joan Abbott and Danica Stanimirovic.
The Brains for Brain Foundation encourages all interested parties to consider attending this unique meeting. Collaboration and knowledge sharing are vital for advancing the field, and we look forward to welcoming both returning and new participants.
For further information on registration, abstract submissions, and conference details, please click here
P.S. This is definitely a Keystone Symposium where the mountain will feature with some great skiing for those who might be interested to combine the meeting with winter recreation:
