Sustainability in Life Science
Welcome to this one day conference addressing the urgent need for sustainability in the healthcare industry.
This conference brings together leading experts from industry, academia, and European initiatives to explore how sustainability can be embedded across pharmaceutical and biologics development. Covering topics from green chemistry and continuous manufacturing to life cycle assessment, the environmental impact of PFAS in life science, and sustainable design frameworks, the program offers both strategic perspectives and technical depth. Participants will gain practical insights into tools, technologies, and collaborative approaches shaping the future of sustainable life science innovation.
The conference targets a diverse life science audience, bringing together biotech SMEs, academia, and industry professionals. It is open to anyone interested in advancing sustainability in research, development, and manufacturing, and provides a platform for cross-sector collaboration and knowledge exchange.
Program
09.00 Welcome
09.15 Session 1
10.15 Coffee break
10.30 Session 2
12.00 Lunch
13.00 Coffee break
15.00 Session 3
16.20-17 Wrap up and margins in program.
Session 1. Tools & Frameworks for Sustainable Design
- Integrating LCA into R&D, manufacturing, and formulation
- Using SSbD principles to guide sustainable chemical and product innovation
Hannah Welsh (TU Berlin), Lieselot Boone (Ghent University) Nina Melander and William Mackintosh (RISE)
Session 2. Green & Sustainable Chemistry
- Continuous flow approaches
- Green & sustainable TIDES
- Project examples
Oliver Kappe (University of Graz, RCPE), Claire Macleod (CPI), Pia Appelqvist (RISE)
Session 3. Green and Sustainable Biologics
- Continuous bioprocessing
- Biologics manufacturing
Véronique Chotteau (KTH), Simon Hawdon (CPI)
Session 4. Sustainability in Life science – Industry and societal perspective
- Innovation trends in sustainable pharma
- Bridgehouse
- Environmental perspectives
- PFAS
Magnus Blomberg (AstraZenca), Anna Kärrman (Örebro Universitet), TBA
Time & Place
September 22, 2026.
At 9.00 – 17.00.
This is a hybrid event that will take place both on Zoom and on site at Apotekarsocieteten, Wallingatan 26A in Stockholm.
Organizers
This event is organized in collaboration with RISE.
A warm welcome wishes the Section for Drug Formulation together with RISE!