SPARK-Bordeaux Seminar / 26th september

SPARK Bordeaux Seminar INVITATION

September 26, 2024 4:00 PM CET
Conference Room CARF (ex CGFB)
146 rue Léo Saignat, 33000 Bordeaux

Calling all industrial experts and mentors ! The SPARK Bordeaux Seminar is a unique opportunity for seasoned professionals to engage with cutting-edge research projects and foster collaborative innovation. Join us as we bridge the gap between industry and academia, providing hands-on support and valuable insights to the next generation of innovators.

Program Schedule

4:00 PM – 4:10 PM : Introduction - Pr Francesco Salvo, SPARK Bordeaux Scientific Director & Alexandra Struk SPARK Bordeaux Program manager

SPARK’s mentorship and funding program provides hands-on advising and funding to Bordeaux University affiliates whose product proposals have been accepted for development. Our "SPARKees" benefit from world-class counsel from industry advisors and academic experts who work closely with them to provide the industry knowledge necessary to move their projects from bench to bedside. Get the chance to meet them !

4:10 PM – 4:45 PM : Optimizing Development Costs: A Detailed Roadmap Approach with Insights from CROs and Investors. - Wilfrid Mazier, RD-Advice

In this SPARK Bordeaux Seminar, Wilfrid Mazier will discuss how to create a development roadmap for drugs or medical devices, focusing with the end in mind. He will explore effective strategies to minimize development expenses. This session will delve into a comprehensive roadmap, integrating perspectives from Contract Research Organizations (CROs) and investors.

Wilfrid Mazier is a R&D consultant for drug-developing spin-out, startup and biotech. Neuroscientist by training, he spent 13 years occupying R&D roles, from preclinical project manager to department direction, granting him with views and operational experiences from bench to clinical phases.

In 2022, I founded RD-Advice, a consulting company specialized in early stage development (to Phase 1) for small and medium biotech organization. RD-Advice proposes tailor-made and pragmatic consultancies ranging from operational support to strategic scooting on new R&D channels. He recently joined Spark-Bordeaux to support and participate in local innovation originating from academia and hospitals.

4:45 PM – 6:00 PM : Let's Challenge SPARKees Roadmaps Around a Buffet !

SPARKees will present their Roadmaps, and together, we will challenge and refine their proposals. Enjoy a buffet while engaging in this collaborative and insightful session.

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To protect the confidentiality of our projects, all attendees must sign a Confidential Disclosure Agreement (CDA)

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