Aspects of Sustainability in the Pharmaceutical Sciences
DRA symposium
The symposium embarks on the exploration of the interface between pharmaceutical advancements and sustainable practices. In an era marked by environmental, societal and economical concerns and increasing demand for healthcare, this event gathers four researchers that will delve into innovative approaches, green technologies, and ethical considerations within the pharmaceutical field. Join us as we unravel aspects of sustainability and the potential and challenges in building a sustainable future for the pharmaceutical sciences.
Programme
| Chair: |
Thomas Rades, Department of Pharmacy, University of Copenhagen, Denmark |
| 12:45 | Auditorium open and a possibility to grab a coffee |
| 13:00 |
Introduction: Sustainability – the Broad Picture Thomas Rades, Department of Pharmacy, University of Copenhagen, Denmark |
| 13:15 |
Talk 1: Discovery and Development of Future Sustainable Drugs Dan Stærk, Department of Drug Design and Pharmacology, University of Copenhagen, Denmark |
| 14:00 |
Talk 2: The sustainable alternative to rodenticides – supporting safe rat sex Kenneth Kongstad, TriptoBIO ApS, Copenhagen, Denmark |
| 14:45 | Refreshments (Coffee, Tea, Croissants) |
| 15:00 |
Talk 3: Wildlife Patients and One Health Arlene McDowell, University of Otago, New Zealand |
| 15:45 |
Talk 4: Aspects of Sustainability in Amorphous Drug and Dosage Form Design Thomas Rades, Department of Pharmacy, University of Copenhagen, Denmark |
| 16:15 |
Panel Discussion: What constitutes Sustainability in the Pharmaceutical Sciences? All speakers and the audience |
| 17:00 |
Closing of the Symposium |
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Start of the “After Symposium Get-together” to continue discussions (in building 13, 8th floor) |
The symposium is organized on behalf of the graduate programme in pharmaceutical sciences, Drug Research Academy, by Professor Thomas Rades, Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen.
The symposium is free of charge and open for attendance by all interested parties. It is not necessary to pre-register.