EPISODE
Joint Workshop/Mentoring Event/MC Meeting

Regional initiatives for drug development
A joint meeting of the EC-funded projects EPISODE and Bio-NMR

Participation is free !!
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED

Date & location

October 28th-29th, 2010

Real Museo Mineralogico
Via Mezzocannone, 8
80134 Napoli - Italy

Event Schedule

October 28th afternoon

Valuing scientific research: tools and procedures
Cooperation opportunities between research infrastructures and industry

October 29th morning

Technology transfer and funding opportunities
Regional initiatives and best practices

Background & scenario

Over the last decades, the application of structural biology techniques has become an indispensable tool for elucidating fundamental aspects of living organisms. The acquisition of structural data represents a valuable means:
(A) to design and develop new molecular entities able to modulate important biological processes, and
(B) to define the mechanism of action of known biomolecules whose pharmaceutical / biotechnological properties need to be optimized.

The transfer of the technical aspects related to NMR and associated techniques may generate specific problems due to the complexity of the instrumentation and the highly specialized competences needed to fully exploit these methodologies.

Event overview

In this scenario, this joint event has been designed to provide not only technical information, but it also represents an important occasion to link together different players in the field.

Technical aspects have been covered through the illustration of the opportunities that NMR techniques offer for addressing problems in the drug discovery process. Moreover, the role of European infrastructure projects in the creation of large scale facilities will be described. Tools and strategies adopted for valuing the results of the scientific activities will be also addressed. Particular emphasis will be given to the management of the Intellectual Property and to business development.

A major goal of the event is to provide different players of the field (academic institutions, private companies, technology transfer agencies, technostructures, incubators and funding agencies) the opportunity to share their experience.

  • How to reach us

    The venue is located in Napoli (Italy), via Mezzocannone 8 in one of the buildings, part of central core of the University "FEDERICO II".
    The sets of directions described below are intended for those arriving in Naples via the airport or by train.

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  • From airport

    The airport is located 5 Km from Via Mezzocannone, therefore it is better to take a shuttle, bus or a taxi. At the arrival terminal, the ALIBUS shuttle service connects the airport with the downtown area. The stop closest to Via Mezzocannone is less than 50 meters from it. When returning from the venue to the airport, the shuttle departs every 30 minutes from 6:30 am until 11:30 pm. The ticket costs 3.00 Euro and can be bought aboard the shuttle.

  • From train station

    Naples central station is about 1.5 Km from Via Mezzocannone. It is an easy 15 minute walk. Those wishing to take a bus can take any bus going to Piazza Bovio. The following buses are recommended:
    ANM service:  R2, C55
    CTP service: 111, M21

Program

Dowload the program in PDF format (updated on 14th October)