Novel Delivery Systems for mRNA and Vaccines

Join AAPS-BADG for an evening exploring cutting-edge drug delivery technologies!

SPEAKERS:
Dr. Niren Murthy (UC Berkeley Professor)
"Delivering mRNA with non-immunogenic lipid nanoparticles"
Dr. Murthy's lab is pioneering next-generation LNPs that target non-liver organs and reduce toxicity—critical advances for expanding mRNA therapeutics.

Dr. John Patton (Serial Biotech Entrepreneur)
"Epithelial Vaccines: Respiratory, Dermal, and Oral - How they can be much better than intramuscular vaccines"
With $9B+ in created biotech value across companies like Nektar Therapeutics and Halozyme, Dr. Patton brings 40 years of drug delivery innovation.

AGENDA:
• 5:00-5:45 PM: Networking reception (food & drinks provided)
• 5:45-6:25 PM: Dr. Murthy's talk + Q&A
• 6:25-7:05 PM: Dr. Patton's talk + Q&A
• 7:05-7:45 PM: Extended networking

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
Anyone interested in pharmaceutical science, drug delivery, vaccine development, formulation science, or biotech innovation. Industry professionals, academics, students, and science enthusiasts all welcome!

COST:
$10 regular | $5 students, unemployed, retired

LOCATION:
Genentech, Building 35, Room 1A
350 DNA Way, South San Francisco, CA 94080

Parking available on campus.

About BADG:
Bay Area Discussion Group is the local chapter of the American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS). Our mission is to connect pharmaceutical scientists throughout the San Francisco Bay Area through seminars, workshops, and networking events.

Website:
www.aaps-badg.org