8:00 am Coffee & Check In

8:50 am Chair’s Opening Remarks

  • Brett Miller Senior Director, Global Supply Chain, Telix Pharmaceuticals

Strategies for Addressing Isotope Supply Bottlenecks to Ensure Scalability & Stability

9:00 am Strategies to Mitigate Isotope Supply Challenges for Actinium & Lutetium to Ensure Consistent Supply

  • Brett Miller Senior Director, Global Supply Chain, Telix Pharmaceuticals

Synopsis

  • Explore scalable production techniques to enhance the availability of key isotopes
  • Discuss the sourcing of purified starting materials to reduce contamination and ensure quality
  • Review the impact of regulatory hurdles on the supply chain and strategies for compliance

9:30 am Advancing Generator Technologies & Cyclotron Solid Targets: A Balanced Approach for Sustainable Radiopharmaceutical Supply

  • Angel Colina Director - Cyclotron Engineering and Operations, Columbia University

Synopsis

  • Ensuring Reliable Radiopharmaceutical Supply and Advancements in Generator Technologies
  • Cyclotron Solid Target Technologies and Cost vs. Sustainability Comparison with Generators
  • Balancing Innovation and Sustainability in Radiopharmacy

10:00 am Advancements in Contamination Control and Scalable Radioisotope Production Processes

Synopsis

  • Identify the latest technological innovations that allow for scalable isotope production while reducing contamination.
  • Develop a strong radiation safety program and presence in isotope production.
  • Discuss case studies on successful implementations of contamination control measures in isotope production.

10:30 am Morning Refreshments & Speed Networking

Improving Isotope Production Capacity Through Technological Innovation

11:30 am Session Reserved For CRB & CAI

12:15 pm Enhancing Radiopharmaceutical Production Through Chelator Selection

  • Daniel Thorek Associate Professor, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis

Synopsis

  • Discuss how selecting the right chelator enhances manufacturing efficiency and product stability
  • Review considerations for scaling up production, focusing on chelator compatibility and cost-effectiveness
  • Explore the regulatory implications of chelator choices and strategies for compliance in commercial production

12:45 pm Reducing Isotope Demand With an Innovative TRP Delivery Platform

  • Chris Pak President, Molecular Targeting Technologies

Synopsis

  • Common challenges of short-lived, rapidly clearing TRP. Strategies to overcome these challenges while maintaining product integrity and compliance with regulatory standards
  • Evans Blue modification significantly improves pharmacokinetics of targeted peptide radiotherapeutics reducing required dose by >50%
  • Lowering isotope use while maintaining efficacy and safety, improves costs, logistics and health economics, potentially expanding the market

1:15 pm Lunch & Networking

Addressing Manufacturing Capacity, Quality & Efficiency Hurdles in Radiopharmaceutical Manufacturing to Achieve Quality Drug Product

2:15 pm Managing Radioactive Waste in Radiopharmaceutical Manufacturing to Meet Regional Standards

  • Aruna Korde Scientist, International Atomic Energy Agency

Synopsis

  • Review regional differences in radioactive waste management regulations and how they affect facility compliance
  • Develop best practices for handling, storing, and disposing of radioactive waste in line with regional guidelines
  • Explore strategies to integrate waste management into the manufacturing process to minimize environmental impact

2:45 pm Production of High-Volume Radiopharmaceutical Batches

Synopsis

  • To share experience of challenges with international DP manufacturing
  • To analyze the top 3 reasons for inability to supply
  • To emphasize the need for automation and digitalization

3:15 pm Radiopharmaceutical’s Production Meets Automation, Digitalization, and AI – Boosting Operational Excellence & Compliance

Synopsis

  •  Promising automation concepts, which go beyond (semi-)automated synthesis and dispensing
  • The benefits of digitalization for production efficiency and compliance (show case)
  • How AI can help to keep the focus of human resources on things that matter

3:45 pm Afternoon Refreshments & Poster Session

Understanding Regional & Logistical Complexities in Radiopharmaceutical Manufacturing Across Production Landscape

4:15 pm Roundtable Discussion: Overcoming Global cGMP Regulatory Hurdles for Efficient Market Access

4:15 pm Integrating Supply Chain Planning and Tracking Strategies to Ensure Consistent Patient Delivery

  • Jarrod Longcor Chief Business Officer and SVP Operations, Cellectar Biosciences Inc.

Synopsis

  • Investigate how to optimize the supply chain to meet clinical demand and maintain a just-in-time inventory to minimize wastage
  • Review supply chain forecasting and coordination with clinical sites to improve the availability of radiopharmaceuticals
  • Explore tracking technologies to ensure accurate dosage delivery and maintain high patient safety standards

4:45 pm Mastermind Session: Overcoming Global cGMP Regulatory Hurdles for Efficient Market Access

Synopsis

  • Explore the regulatory differences affecting manufacturing and supply chain across  regions, particularly in Europe and the U.S
  • Discuss strategies to harmonize compliance practices for providing clinical supply
  • Identify partnerships with regulatory experts to better navigate international approval processes for faster market entry

5:30 pm End of Conference Day One