ILMAC 2025 Basel Verified listing

September 18, 2025: Spotlight on Biotechnology - Draft Program

Biotechnology is revolutionizing how we produce chemicals and pharmaceuticals. From alternative production methods like biocatalysis, to the production of modalities like biosimilars, antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs), and synthetic mRNA vaccines, biomanufacturing innovations are opening new frontiers for efficiency and sustainability. Meet experts from big pharma, biotechs and academia who will share the latest developments and innovative approaches.

• 09:30 Dr. Anne Marie de Jonge–Schuermans, Sandoz, Basel. Manufacturing of Biosimilars.
• 10:00 Prof. Rebecca Buller, ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences, CH. Biocatalysis and biosynthesis.
• 10:30 Coffee break
• 10:45 Dr. Bernd Schlereth, Araris Biotech, Au, CH. Antibody-drug conjugates.
• 11:15 Dr. Florian Kleinbeck, Novartis Pharma AG. Biocatalysis and biomanufacturing at Novartis.
• 11:45   Panel discussion moderated by Sonia Thomson, Biotechnet, CH. Panelists: speakers of the morning session, + Prof. Primo Schär (tbc)
• 12:30 Lunch
• 13:30 Prof. Steven Pascolo, University Hospital UZH, CH. Developments in mRNA.
• 14:00 Dr. Carmen Jungo Rhême, HEIA Fribourg. Phage manufacturing.
• 14:30 Dr. Serena Bisagni, F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG. Biocatalysis at Roche.
• 15:00 Q&A Session with the speakers of the afternoon session.
• 15.30 Aperitif