We are excited to announce a Flanders Vaccine symposium dedicated to breakthrough research and innovations at the forefront of vaccine delivery and immune response.
This event will convene researchers and industry experts to discuss innovative approaches and critical considerations in vaccine formulation and administration, with applications in prophylactic and therapeutic vaccination.
Key discussions will delve into the impact of various vaccine formulations and delivery routes on immune responses and the necessity of tailoring administration routes, such as intradermal, mucosal, intramuscular, and more to achieve optimal outcomes for the prevention of disease and/or its transmission.
Participants will discover how different delivery methods can be strategically selected based on knowledge about the infection routes of target pathogens, enhancing the efficacy and specificity of immunization efforts. The symposium will also address the importance of adjuvant selection and the role of advanced technologies like lipid nanoparticles in vaccine formulation.
Furthermore, we will examine how latest advancements in vaccine delivery and the potential of alternative administration routes, such as oral vaccines, can revolutionize public health strategies and (pandemic) vaccination programs.
Join us for this unique opportunity to engage with cutting-edge research and contribute to the evolving landscape of vaccine development and immune response optimization.
Programme
We will kick off the symposium with an opening presentation – Setting the Scene: Exploring Delivery Routes: Impact on Immune Response, Challenges, and Emerging Trends
Following this, we will have two engaging sessions featuring a series of short talks. In the first session, four distinguished academic speakers will present their research on mucosal vaccines, RNA vaccine delivery, and other related topics.
The second session will showcase innovative results and technologies from leading companies in the field of vaccine delivery, with applications in vaccination and immunotherapy.
Topics that will be addressed during the symposium:
- Aligning the vaccination route with the desired immune response
- Choosing the vaccination route based on the pathogen’s infection route
- Immune response for different vaccination routes: intravenous, intramuscular, intraperitoneal, oral, nasal, pulmonary, intradermal,…
- Selecting adjuvants based on the vaccination route and lipid nanoparticles (LNPs)
- Choosing the vector/vaccine platform based on the vaccination route
- Devices for different vaccination routes
Agenda
13:30 Registration and welcome coffee
14:00 Welcome by Flanders Vaccine
14:05 Opening lecture – Setting the Scene: Exploring Delivery Routes: Impact on Immune Response, Challenges, and Emerging Trends – Bert Devriendt, GHENT UNIVERSITY
14:35 Short talks academia
- Cationic polymers as non-viral vectors – Richard Hoogenboom, University of Ghent
- A COVID-19 mucosal vaccine formulation adjuvanted with Bacillus subtilis spores – Raul Ramos, University of Hasselt
- Intradermal vaccination: our Belgian experience – Patrick Soentjens, Institute of Tropical Medicine (ITM)
15:20 Short Talks academia Q&A
15:30 Coffee break
16:00 Short talks companies
- Skin vaccination: challenges and opportunities – Vanessa Vankerckhoven, IDEVAX
- A reducible carbamate ionizable lipid library tailored towards intramuscular and systemic therapeutic applications – Bram Bogaert, ETHERNA
- Routes of administration: perspectives from the veterinary field – Dieter Vancraeynest, ZOETIS
- Plant-made edible vaccines: A new approach for oral immunization – Jeroen Hofenk, SWIFTPHARMA
16:40 Short Talks companies Q&A
17:00 Networking reception
JOIN THE CONFERENCE AS AN EVENT SPONSOR!
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Promote your brand with a booth in the conference foyer and gain maximum visibility with your company logo on all event communications.
Don’t miss this opportunity to showcase your innovations and connect with industry leaders!
Flanders Vaccine members will receive a 15% discount.
Early deadline to secure your spot: August 1, 2024
Check out our Sponsorship brochure!
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
- Venue: Vestar
- Address: Van Diepenbeeckstraat 12 2018 Antwerp
- Access: How to get there?
- Date: 17 September 2024
- Timing: 14:00 -18:00
REGISTRATION
Registration deadline Sept 10, 2024
- Academia – Flanders Vaccine Member: 120 EUR (VAT excl.)
- Academia – Flanders Vaccine Non-Member: 190 EUR (VAT excl.)
- Industry – Flanders Vaccine Member: 150 EUR (VAT excl.)
- Industry – Flanders Vaccine Non-Member: 280 EUR (VAT excl.)
- Students (bachelor/master, PhD students): 65 EUR (VAT excl.)
