Therapeutic Oligonucleotides 2025
Drugging The Undruggable
Free-to-attend!
Date
14 – 15 May 2025
Location
Gothenburg, SE
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Event Overview
The second ELRIG meeting on Therapeutic Oligonucleotides, scheduled for May 14-15, 2025, will be hosted at the AstraZeneca R&D site in Gothenburg. This dynamic event aims to build upon the success of the inaugural Therapeutic Oligonucleotides meeting and the well-regarded Advances in Cell-Based Assays in Drug Discovery. Esteemed scientists from academia, industry, and the vendor community will convene to explore the discovery, validation, and targeting of drug candidates using antisense oligonucleotides (ASOs) and siRNA. Our ambition is to establish an open-access meeting that fosters an inspiring environment for networking, encouraging collaboration between biologists and chemists across diverse research areas.
Track Information
Day 1 – Wednesday 14th May
Auditorium 1
Target identification and validation
Track Chairs: David Gilot (AstraZeneca)
Auditorium 2
Safety and efficacy advancements
Track Chairs: Hilary Brooks (Evotec)
This track explores how new fundamental mechanistic insights can improve clinical safety and efficacy. We will see how a basic understanding of RNA interference mechanisms and off-target activity can enable improved design tools. We will discuss progress in oligonucleotide pharmacokinetics and immunogenicity.
Day 2 – Thursday 15th May
Auditorium 1
Expanding cell – and tissue targeting
Track Chairs: Pär Matsson (University of Gothenburg) & Ulrik Lytt Rahbek (Novo Nordisk)
Auditorium 2
Towards clinical success
Track Chairs: Anna Granqvist (Ribocure Pharmaceuticals) & Linda Sundström (AstraZeneca)
Science Committee
Conference Directors
Fredrik Edfeldt
AstraZeneca
David Gilot
AstraZeneca
Linda Sundström
AstraZeneca
Karl-Johan Leuchowius
AstraZeneca
Ulrik Lytt Rahbek
Novo Nordisk
Pär Matsson
Saman Honarnejad
Evotec
Speakers
More details coming soon.
Activities
Each year Research & Innovation 2025 recognises outstanding contributions to science and innovation through our awards. Whether you’re an early career professional or part of an innovative start-up, we’re offering you the opportunity to celebrate your research or technology with the ELRIG community.
Awards available at this conference:
- Early Career Professional Best Poster Award
ECP Poster Award
The Early Career Professional Poster Award recognises the research and fresh ideas that the next generation of scientists bring to drug discovery.
Posters are judged on relevance, innovation, impact, and presentation quality, with the winner receiving:
- £250 (which you can keep, donate to your lab, or give to charity).
- A prestigious glass trophy.
- Industry exposure & networking opportunities.
We define an ECP as an undergrad, postgrad (including PhD), or someone early in their career.
If you’re interested in applying for this award, please register for this conference and follow the instructions in your confirmation email.
Agenda
Exhibitors
Floor plan and exhibitor list coming soon.
Posters
Discover numerous posters and innovative research from across the drug discovery community, aligned to our track themes. Hear from our Flash Poster Presenters and find out who has won the coveted Early Career Professional Poster Award!
PLEASE NOTE: Only one poster can be submitted per delegate. We only need your title and abstract, you do not need to upload your PDF. Also only Early Career Posters will be considered for a flash presentation at this event.
How to submit a poster
To submit a poster application you must first register for Research & Innovation 2025. A link to the poster portal will be available in your registration confirmation email. The poster abstract submitted must not exceed 300 words.
PLEASE NOTE: Only one poster can be submitted per delegate, we only need your title and abstract, you do not need to upload your PDF and only Early Career Posters will be considered for a flash presentation at this event.
Poster deadlines
- Flash poster presentations are open to ECPs only – please submit your title and abstract by 13th April
- to be considered for general display – upload your title and abstract by 27th April
We have limited space at site and late entries will not be accepted.
If you have any questions regarding your submission, please contact events@elrig.org
Poster acceptance
The author will be held responsible for false statements, the scientific judging panel will ensure the poster is relevant to the event content. Successful poster applications will be notified via email and the poster display number will be given approximately two weeks before the event.
Flash Poster Acceptance
If your poster is chosen for a Flash Poster presentation, you will need to prepare a PowerPoint presentation to last no more than 5 minutes. The scientific judging panel will review the posters submitted for Flash poster presentations and if successful you will receive confirmation from the ELRIG Team two weeks prior to the event.
During the event
Your poster should be displayed for the duration of the full event.
A board will be available with your poster number and Velcro strips to affix your poster (your poster must be A0 portrait).
Poster sessions will take place during the late afternoon networking session on Day 1, and in the lunch refreshment break on Day 2. You will be expected to be at your poster during these times to answer questions from delegates.
All posters will need to be collected at the end of the event and removed from site; any posters left at the end of the event will be disposed of.
ECP Poster Award
ECP Poster Award
The Early Career Professional Poster Award celebrates the fresh ideas and groundbreaking research shaping the future of drug discovery. The posters will be judged during Research & Innovation 2025 based on its relevance, innovation and impact. You will not need to be at your poster during judging.
If you’re an undergrad, postgrad (including PhD), or early in your career*, this is your chance to showcase your work and get the recognition you deserve.
The winner will receive:
- £250 (which you can keep, donate to your lab, or give to charity).
- A prestigious glass trophy.
- Industry exposure & networking opportunities.
The prize is awarded during the opening session on day 2 of the event.
To apply for this award, please register for Research & Innovation 2025. A link to the Poster Portal will be available in your confirmation email where you can submit a 300 word poster abstract.
*Career breaks will be recognised, as will individuals whose career has spanned a break due to caring responsibilities or personal circumstances.
During registration you will be asked if you identify as an ECP – An Early Career Professional (ECP) can be a student in higher education undertaking an undergraduate or postgraduate degree (including PhD), or within 5 years of finishing higher education and starting their career in life sciences and drug discovery.
Venue & Accommodation
AstraZeneca R&D Molndal
PGN Conference Center
Pepparedsleden 5
S-431 53 Mölndal
Sweden
Book your accommodation with ELRIG’s Registration & Accommodation Partner MICE Concierge Ltd.
The event room blocks represent your best value and most local hotels for the event. We understand there is a wide choice of options so if you don’t want to use the event room blocks we have partnered with Booking.com to give you access to the widest choice of hotels. Compare prices and see the widest choice with Booking.com.
ELRIG is only able to provide suggestions on how delegates may travel to or places they may stay at, to attend its events. However, ELRIG cannot recommend nor endorse any of the travel choices nor hotels that attendees make and is not liable for any of the services that its delegates procure.
AstraZeneca Site Tour
Book your Amazing Journey AstraZeneca Site Tour on the registration form.
On this guided tour you get to learn a little about AstraZenecas’s history, how they work with sustainability, how their scientists are working to find new medicines and what happens to the old medicines. You also get to hear the sound of a heart attack, and see how different diseases affect different parts of the world.
Resources
Social Media
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Sponsorship Opportunites
We have several sponsorship opportunities available to exhibitors that can provide a wide range of new and exciting benefits for your organisation. We are also happy to discuss a tailored package to suit your budget.
Or visit our interactive floorplan to view available exhibitor spaces and book your booth at this conference.
FAQs
Are ELRIG events really FREE to attend?
Yes ELRIG events are FREE to attend.
We are a not-for-profit organisation hosting events for the drug discovery community. We believe that access to high quality science should be accessible to all. Find out more here.
We’re grateful for the support from our exhibitors who help us cover the costs of our events from sponsorship and stand sales. If you come to our events, please take the time to visit our exhibition and meet our exhibitors.
Or if you’re interested in exhibiting at an event, check out our sponsorship page.
How do I change / cancel my registration?
As a non-profit organisation, we aim to reduce food waste, and your cancellation helps support our sustainability efforts.
If your circumstances change and you can no longer attend, please cancel your ticket. Your confirmation email includes a link to the cancellation site.
Delegates: What do I need to bring with me?
Please save your ticket to your smart device or print a copy. Upon arrival at the venue visit the ELRIG registration and scan the QR Code. Your badge will be automatically printed. If you forget or lose your QR Code you can enter your email address to print your badge.
Refreshments will be provided, please bring your own reusable cups to help us reduce plastic waste at our events.
Can I register on arrival?
How do I cancel my registration if I cannot come?
ELRIG events are often sold out and we are unable to cater to drop-ins. If you haven’t pre-registered we may be unable to let you in.
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