The ECU Spring Pharma Conference offers two days of information sharing, topical discussions, and networking with fellow pharma professionals. Contributors include regional subject matter experts, vendors, and invited speakers.
In addition to the General Program, attendees can choose between 18 targeted presentations delivered in smaller breakout sessions covering:
Pharmdamentals
Designed to supplement the practical knowledge early-career professionals use daily with a broader understanding of the pharmaceutical industry and address the “why” behind common pharma approaches.
Bio-Pharmdamentals
Designed to introduce biopharma topics and prospective for those relatively new to biopharma including experienced small molecule professionals transitioning into large molecule activities.
Quality Sessions
Designed for Quality and Advanced Laboratory Professionals to discuss current trends and best practices in pharma quality.
DAY 1
Event Locations: 2nd Floor of the ECU Student Center
Location
Time
Event
Description
Ballroom B
8:00am - 8:30am
Check-In
Coffee, Doughnuts
Ballroom A
8:30am - 8:45am
Day 1 Welcome
Jack Pender, ECU ERPC and Bobby Ansley, Novo Nordisk
Ballroom A
8:45am - 9:30am
North Carolina: A Global Life Sciences Leader
Mark Phillips, NC Biotechnology Center
Ballroom B
9:30am - 10:00am
Networking Break with Exhibitors
Light snacks, Conversation
Ballroom A
10:00am - 10:45am
Beyond Pills: Comparing Biopharmaceuticals to Small-molecule Medicines
Gary Gilleskie, BTEC at NC State University
Breakout Session 1
Location
Time
Event
Presented/Sponsored by
Ballroom A
11:00am - 11:45pm
Pharmdamentals - Finding Pharma Knowledge
Michael DeHart, CMP Pharma Inc.
Room 253
11:00am - 11:45pm
Bio-Pharmdamentals - The Small Molecule Professional in a Large Molecule Environment
Janet Davis
Room 249
11:00am - 11:45pm
Quality - Root Cause Analysis: Let's Get Real!
Deanna Williamson, Crinetics Pharmaceuticals
Ballroom B
11:45am - 1:00pm
Networking Lunch with Exhibitors
Sequence
Breakout Session 2
Location
Time
Event
Presented/Sponsored by
Ballroom A
1:00pm - 1:45pm
Pharmdamentals - How it Works: Behind the covers of an HPLC
Emily Cluggish, Waters Corporation
Room 253
1:00pm - 1:45pm
Bio-Pharmdamentals - Stability for Protein Biologics: Handling and Stability Studies
Quality - How is Regulated QA Affected by Advancement in Technologies?
Joseph Franchetti, JAF Consulting, Inc.
Breakout Session 3
Location
Time
Event
Presented/Sponsored by
Ballroom A
2:00pm - 2:45pm
Pharmadentals - The Drug Development Process - This is the Way
Jennifer Alligood Harrell, CMP Pharma Inc.
Room 253
2:00pm - 2:45pm
Bio-Pharmadentals - Biopharma Talent Development: Preparing for the Future in NC and Beyond
John Balchunas, NIMBL
Room 249
2:00pm - 2:45pm
Quality - Understanding Extractables and Leachables
Wendy Haines, PharmEng Technologies
Ballroom B
2:45pm - 3:15pm
Networking Break With Exhibitors
Ballroom A
3:15pm - 4:00pm
More Reflections on a Pharma Career
Tom Wilson
347 - The Deck
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Welcome Reception
SOTAX
Day 2
Event Locations: 2nd Floor of the ECU Student Center
Location
Time
Event
Description
Ballroom B
8:00am - 8:30am
Check-In
Coffee, Doughnuts
Ballroom A
8:30am - 8:45am
Day 2 Welcome
Jack Pender, ECU ERPC
Ballroom A
8:45am - 9:30am
Warning Letters of 2022
Joseph Franchetti, JAF Consulting Inc.
Ballroom B
9:30am - 10:00am
Networking break with Exhibitors
Light Snacks, Conversation
Ballroom A
10:00am - 10:45am
Choosing a CDMO
Chris Wilson, Emalex Biosciences
Breakout Session 4
Location
Time
Event
Presented/Sponsored by
Ballroom A
11:00am - 11:45am
Pharmdamentals - Dissolution Fundamentals
Ken Boda, Agilent Technologies
Room 253
11:00am - 11:45am
Bio-Pharmdamentals - Development of Potency Assays
Reema Davis, BioAgilytix Labs
Room 249
11:00am - 11:45am
Quality - Cleaning: Verification versus Validation
Jennifer Popovich, Catalent
Ballroom B
11:45am - 1:00pm
Networking Lunch with Exhibitors
35 North
Breakout Session 5
Location
Time
Event
Presented/Sponsored by
Ballroom A
1:00pm - 1:45pm
Pharmdamentals - Stability Programs 101
Matt Casteen, Catalent
Room 253
1:00pm - 1:45pm
Bio-Pharmdamentals - Chromatography of Large Molecules
Nolan Dean, Thermo Fisher Scientific
Room 249
1:00pm - 1:45pm
Quality - CQV Approaches in QC Lab
Nick Weidle and Carman Ezzard, Sequence Inc.
Breakout Session 6
Location
Time
Event
Presented/Sponsored by
Ballroom A
2:00pm - 2:45pm
Pharmdamentals - HPLC System Suitability Arts and Crafts Session
Jack Pender, ECU ERPC
Room 253
2:00pm - 2:45pm
Bio-Pharmdamentals -Do No Harm: Safety Parameters of BioPharmaceuticals
Janet Davis
Room 249
2:00pm - 2:45pm
Quality - Streamling IQ/OQ for an Efficient Delivery
Chad Merewether and Monica Abdelmalek, 35 North
Ballroom B
2:45pm - 3:15pm
Networking Break with Exhibitors
Ballroom A
3:15pm - 4:00pm
Conference Raffle and Panel Discussion
Novo Nordisk
Ballroom A
4:00pm - 4:30pm
Conference Wrap-Up
Jack Pender, ECU ERPC
Thank you to our Program Sponsors!
Title Sponsor
Gold Sponsor
Purple Sponsor
Gallery
Attendees at the ECU Spring Pharma Conference visit vendor tables on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at the Main Campus Student Center. (Photo by Ken Buday)Attendees at the ECU Spring Pharma Conference visit vendor tables on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at the Main Campus Student Center. (Photo by Ken Buday)Attendees at the ECU Spring Pharma Conference visit vendor tables on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at the Main Campus Student Center. (Photo by Ken Buday)Attendees at the ECU Spring Pharma Conference visit vendor tables on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at the Main Campus Student Center. (Photo by Ken Buday)Attendees at the ECU Spring Pharma Conference visit vendor tables on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at the Main Campus Student Center. (Photo by Ken Buday)Attendees at the ECU Spring Pharma Conference visit vendor tables on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at the Main Campus Student Center. (Photo by Ken Buday)Attendees at the ECU Spring Pharma Conference visit vendor tables on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at the Main Campus Student Center. (Photo by Ken Buday)Attendees at the ECU Spring Pharma Conference visit vendor tables on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at the Main Campus Student Center. (Photo by Ken Buday)
