Drug Delivery to the Lungs Conference (DDL)

Many thanks to Beth Ellen Roberts from OINDP News and our very own Will Ganley from the DDL Committee, for writing a great preview article on the upcoming DDL Conference. https://lnkd.in/e4pSnRgp

A well deserved grant for your work Sara - we look forward to hearing how the research continues - Good luck!

Lecture Programme - Visit our website to view the presentation line up for DDL2025. Our Sessions cover Advances in preclinical drug development, Making innovation happen!, To the airways and beyond and the usual highlights of the DDL Annual Lecture, The Pat Burnell Young Investigator Award and announcing the Emerging Scientist of 2025. You can register to attend either in person or virtually and students can join us for free. Our full programme can be found on our website: https://lnkd.in/eUhGPBQq

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Scott Tavernini to the New Researcher Network (NRN) Committee! Scott Tavernini is a Research Engineer and PhD student at the University of Alberta (Canada) working and studying under the supervision of Dr. Andrew Martin. He began doctoral studies in January of 2023 where he is focusing on measuring dissolution kinetics of solubility-limited drugs subjected to physiologically relevant conditions, with an ultimate goal of unifying in-vitro measurements of regional deposition and dissolution with in-silico modeling of pharmacokinetics. Scott will assist the NRN Committee in planning the networking events for young scientists at future DDL Conferences, as well as other events during 2026. Welcome Scott! For full information about the NRN, please visit the DDL Website: https://lnkd.in/dcCWecQ

DDL2025 - Call for Papers - Deadline THIS FRIDAY 11th July Submit your paper by midnight this Friday, 11th July, BST. This is your opportunity to share your new and exciting work within the field of pulmonary drug delivery. The DDL Conference organising committee are keen to receive papers that address the following themes that will be included in the conference programme: Advances in Preclinical Drug Development ·      Innovation in early drug discovery through to the clinic ·      AI and in silico models ·      Organ on a chip ·      Advanced in vitro and ex vivo models ·      Preclinical models of lung disease Making Innovation Happen ·      Overcoming barriers to innovation ·      Connecting business with research and education ·      Turning ideas into commercially viable products To the airways & beyond! ·      Innovative nasal and pulmonary formulations ·      New delivery methods and devices ·      Delivery of biologics ·      Nose to brain ·      Novel approaches to targeting diseases For full information on the call for papers process and to submit your paper, please visit our website https://lnkd.in/e6YBCZan

There’s still time to apply for the DDL Emerging Scientist Award — but applications close on Monday 30th June! This is a fantastic opportunity to: - Gain recognition for your research - Present your work at the prestigious DDL Conference - Connect with leading scientists and industry professionals Full details and eligibility can be found on our website: https://lnkd.in/dxgJ-Tr

🌟 Join the NRN Committee – We're Looking for a New Member! 🌟 The New Researcher Network (NRN) is currently seeking an enthusiastic and committed PhD student to join our committee! Who we’re looking for: - A current PhD student (in their 1st, 2nd, or 3rd year) - Someone who has previously attended the DDL Conference - A motivated individual who enjoys networking, planning events, and supporting fellow early-career researchers What you’ll do: - Help organise speakers for the NRN event at DDL2025 - Coordinate a Summer Event in September 2026, hosted at one of our industrial sponsor sites This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your professional network, gain event planning experience, and make a meaningful contribution to the DDL community. Interested? Please email network@ddl-conference.com as soon as possible with a brief explanation of why you’d be a great fit for the role. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out—we’d be happy to chat! Warm regards, Cord Kühnl, Lucy Goodacre, and Julia Berends NRN Committee

🌟 Calling all early-career researchers in inhalation science! 🌟 Have you made a significant scientific breakthrough early in your career — or do you know someone who has? The DDL Emerging Scientist Award is now open for entries! This award recognises outstanding accomplishment or innovation in inhalation science at the early career stage. It’s open to individuals within 15 years of their PhD or highest qualification, working in academia, industry, public service, or other scientific settings. The DDL committee will review CVs and research synopses to select the winner. Deadline to the apply is 30th June 2025. 🏆 The prize includes: - A £1,000 award - An oral presentation slot at DDL2025 in Edinburgh - Recognition live on stage at one of the field’s most respected events Don’t miss this opportunity to highlight emerging talent and share cutting-edge work with the global inhalation science community. For full details and how to apply, visit our website: https://lnkd.in/dxgJ-Tr

DDL2025 - Call for Papers - Deadline 11th July - REMINDER This is your opportunity to share your new and exciting work within the field of pulmonary drug delivery. The DDL Conference organising committee are keen to receive papers that address the following themes that will be included in the conference programme: Advances in Preclinical Drug Development ·      Innovation in early drug discovery through to the clinic ·      AI and in silico models ·      Organ on a chip ·      Advanced in vitro and ex vivo models ·      Preclinical models of lung disease Making Innovation Happen ·      Overcoming barriers to innovation ·      Connecting business with research and education ·      Turning ideas into commercially viable products To the airways & beyond! ·      Innovative nasal and pulmonary formulations ·      New delivery methods and devices ·      Delivery of biologics ·      Nose to brain ·      Novel approaches to targeting diseases For full information on the call for papers process and to submit your paper, please visit our website https://lnkd.in/e6YBCZan

Continuing the theme of championing our young scientists, the DDL Committee invite you to apply for the Emerging Scientist Award. Each year the committee select their finalist based on the significant scientific accomplishment or innovation achieved during the early stages of their career in inhalation science. The winner is invited to present on stage at the DDL Conference and is also awarded £1000.00 to support their research. The deadline to apply for this award is 30th June 2025 and full details, including eligibility and application process can be found on our website. https://lnkd.in/dxgJ-Tr In 2024, Sharon Shui Yee Leung, Chinese University of Hong Kong presented her work on 'Asthma monitoring in paediatric asthmatic patients with the mannitol challenge test'- You can watch her presentation from DDL2024 here: https://lnkd.in/eDPUMrsM