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Access expert insights, events, and educational content from hVIVO, designed to support every stage of clinical development. Through webinars, workshops, and industry engagement, we share practical knowledge and specialist expertise to help you navigate complexity and accelerate progress.

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Redesigning obesity trials for a chronic disease era

For much of its history, obesity research has occupied an awkward space within clinical development. Too medical to dismiss outright, yet, too entangled with lifestyle narratives to command the same seriousness as closely linked conditions like cardiovascular disease or diabetes, it has often been studied through a narrow lens – short trials, blunt endpoints, and a lingering assumption that weight loss alone was the outcome that mattered.

Thomas Forst Chief Medical Officer at hVIVO.
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Industry Events & Conferences

Join hVIVO at leading industry conferences and events around the world. Our team regularly attends and exhibits at key meetings across clinical development, infectious disease, and biopharma, providing opportunities to connect, share expertise, and explore how we can support your programmes through meaningful, face-to-face conversations.
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SaxoCell Conference on Cell and Gene Therapy

SaxoCell Conference on Cell and Gene Therapy

Tue 02 Jun 2026

Explore the Future of Cell and Gene Therapy Development hVIVO will be attending the SaxoCell Conference, a focused ...

Early Phase, Clinical Consulting, Cell & Gene Therapy Dresden, Germany
Capital Markets Day 2026

Capital Markets Day 2026

Thu 11 Jun 2026

The event will provide investors with a deeper understanding of hVIVO's strategic evolution from specialist human ...

Investor Canary Wharf
11th German Pharm-Tox Summit 2026

11th German Pharm-Tox Summit 2026

Sat 13 Jun 2026

The GPTS is organized by the German Society for Experimental and Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology (DGPT). The ...

CRS, Scientific Düsseldorf, Germany
PSI 2026

PSI 2026

Mon 15 Jun 2026

Join us at the PSI 2026 Conference, taking place 15–17 June at the award‑winning ICC Belfast. This year’s event brings ...

Belfast, Northern Ireland
PCMG26

PCMG26

Tue 16 Jun 2026

PCMG26 is a leading annual gathering for professionals in pharmaceutical clinical outsourcing, vendor management, and ...

Berlin, Germany
BIO International Convention

BIO International Convention

Mon 22 Jun 2026

hVIVO is proud to be attending BIO International Convention 2026, the world’s largest gathering of biotechnology, ...

San Diego
American Society for Virology

American Society for Virology

Mon 27 Jul 2026

The American Society for Virology (ASV) is a premier scientific organisation dedicated to advancing the understanding ...

Minneapolis, MN
Options XIII

Options XIII

Sun 30 Aug 2026

Options XIII is a major global conference dedicated to advancing influenza science, policy, and pandemic preparedness, ...

Washington, DC
ERS Congress

ERS Congress

Sat 05 Sep 2026

The ERS International Congress is one of the world’s leading events in respiratory medicine, bringing together ...

Barcelona, Spain
Drug Discovery 2026

Drug Discovery 2026

Wed 14 Oct 2026

Drug Discovery 2026 is a leading UK‑based conference bringing together researchers, biotechs, pharma innovators, and ...

London, UK
World Vaccine Congress Europe

World Vaccine Congress Europe

Mon 19 Oct 2026

Meet the Team Accelerate Vaccine Development Through Collaboration and Innovation hVIVO will be attending the World ...

Early Phase, Clinical Consulting, Infectious Diseases Amsterdam, Netherlands
IDWeek 2026

IDWeek 2026

Wed 21 Oct 2026

IDWeek 2026 is a premier global meeting for professionals in infectious diseases, epidemiology, infection prevention, ...

Washington, D.C.

    Hands On Workshops

    Our workshops are designed as small, interactive sessions that provide hands-on insight into specific areas of clinical development. Led by hVIVO’s subject matter experts, these sessions focus on practical application, enabling deeper understanding, knowledge sharing, and collaborative problem-solving in a more focused environment.
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    Workshop: Build Your Target Product Profile With Confidence

    Thu 28 May 2026 13.30 - 16.30

    Build your Target Product Profile With Confidence For biotech and start‑up teams balancing innovation with speed, a ...

    Start Up, IND Plus Ultra Utrecht Universiteitsweg 101 3584 CG Utrecht

    From Preclinical to Clinical: Essential Steps Toward First-In-Human Studies

    Thu 29 Oct 2026

    Practical Solutions for Complex Drug Development The journey from concept to First‑In‑Human (FIH) trials is filled with ...

    Universiteitsweg 101, 3584 CG Utrecht

    Inside VC Due Diligence: The Risks Investors Find First

    Sun 08 Nov 2026 15:00-16.30 CET

    Taking place on the 8th November at 15:00-16:30 CET, this interactive workshop is designed for biotech startups and ...

    Due Diligence & Investor Readiness, Clinical Consulting, Consultancy, Biotech, Regulatory Strategy, CMC, Non-Clinical Consultancy, Trial Design, Translational Research Adina Cologne, Hans Imhoff Strasse 1, 50679 Cologne, Germany

    From Preclinical to Clinical: Essential Steps Toward First-In-Human Studies

    Wed 18 Nov 2026

    Practical Solutions for Complex Drug Development The journey from concept to First‑In‑Human (FIH) trials is filled with ...

    40 Bank Street, London

      On-Demand Education

      Access our library of on-demand webinars to explore expert-led discussions at your convenience. Covering a range of topics across clinical development, infectious disease, and human challenge models, these sessions support ongoing professional development and provide valuable insights you can apply to your programmes.
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      Choosing The Right Moment For Pre‑IND: Integrating US And EU Regulatory Pathways Into Your Strategy

      Choosing The Right Moment For Pre‑IND: Integrating US And EU Regulatory Pathways Into Your Strategy

      The FDA Pre‑IND review is often approached as a regulatory checkpoint. However, for early‑stage biotechs, deciding when ...

      Pre-IND, Regulatory, Early Stage, ATMP, CMC, Study Design
      Fast-Tracking First-In-Human: A Startup-Focused Guide to IND Readiness and Early Clinical Success

      Fast-Tracking First-In-Human: A Startup-Focused Guide to IND Readiness and Early Clinical Success

      Practical guidance for startups navigating IND readiness and early clinical planning. Taking a drug candidate from ...

      Start Up, IND, Non Clinical, First-In-Human
      Smarter Molecular Strategies for Infectious Disease Trials: Turning Complex Data into Clinical Advantage

      Smarter Molecular Strategies for Infectious Disease Trials: Turning Complex Data into Clinical Advantage

      As infectious disease programs face increasing pressure to generate high-quality data faster, integrated molecular ...

      Molecular, NGS, Clinical Trial, ddPCR
      The future of cardiometabolic trials: From obesity to outcomes that matter

      The future of cardiometabolic trials: From obesity to outcomes that matter

      As obesity continues to reshape the cardiometabolic landscape, early-stage developers face growing pressure to generate ...

      Cardiometabolic,
      Accelerate your RSV Programme with our RSV Human Challenge Model

      Accelerate your RSV Programme with our RSV Human Challenge Model

      About RSV & why developing RSV antivirals and vaccines are critical Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is a common, ...

      RSV, Clinical Trial
      Accelerate Your hMPV Programme with hVIVO's Challenge Model

      Accelerate Your hMPV Programme with hVIVO's Challenge Model

      Advancing your Human Metapneumovirus (hMPV) research? Discover how the world's only contemporary-strain hMPV human ...

      hMPV, Clinical Trial
      Technical Due Diligence in Drug Development: What Startup Founders Need to Know to Succeed

      Technical Due Diligence in Drug Development: What Startup Founders Need to Know to Succeed

      Join industry experts for an interactive discussion on mastering technical due diligence. Due diligence is a critical ...

      Due Diligence, Regulatory

        Upcoming Live Webinars

        Register for upcoming webinars delivered in collaboration with industry partners and experts. These sessions focus on key topics and emerging challenges across clinical development, offering timely insights, practical guidance, and the opportunity to engage with specialists through live discussion and Q&A.
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        Getting Biomarkers Right: Strategy, Execution, and Clinical Relevance in Early Drug Development

        Tue 03 Nov 2026 4pm GMT | 5pm CET | 11am EST

        Biomarkers can play a critical role in early drug development, helping teams understand biological activity, identify ...

        Biomarker selection and analysis, Early Phase, Clinical Pharmacology, Translational Research, Trial Design

          News & Resources

          Explore our latest news, articles, and scientific resources, including clinical insights, posters, fact sheets, and publications. This collection brings together expert perspectives, research findings, and thought leadership from across hVIVO, providing valuable content to support learning, engagement, and informed decision-making.
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          Blog Article Human challenge trials

          Looking Ahead to the World Vaccine Congress Europe — Where Respiratory Vaccine Development Is Heading

          Andrew Catchpole
          Andrew Catchpole Chief Scientific Officer
          14 Oct 2026 5 min read
          Blog Article Assay development

          Beyond Influenza: Measuring Immune Function in Trials

          Maria Menikou
          08 Oct 2026 5 min read
          Blog Article Assay development

          The Biomarker Gold Rush: Are we collecting data just because we can?

          Chris Forsdyke
          Chris Forsdyke Head of Laboratory Services
          06 Oct 2026 6 min read
          Blog Article Clinical pharmacology

          PK/PD: The Operational Engine Behind Early‑Phase Success

          Tom Habraken
          Tom Habraken Group Leader Clinical Consultancy / Consultant Clinical PK
          30 Sep 2026 7 min read
          Blog Article Laboratory

          From Buffy Coat to Better Clinical Data: Why PBMC Processing Matters

          Chris Forsdyke
          Chris Forsdyke Head of Laboratory Services
          28 Sep 2026 5 min read
          Blog Article Trial design

          Designing Early‑Phase Trials with Patients in Mind: The Operational Reality

          Christine Topham
          Christine Topham Clinical Operations Manager
          18 Sep 2026 9 min read
          Scientific Publication Respiratory viruses Asthma

          Airflow Obstruction (AFO) in mild, moderate, and severe asthma: associations with small airway disease, clinical characteristics and Type2 biomarkers

          Alex Mann
          Alex Mann Senior Director, Clinical Science
          11 Sep 2026 1 min read
          Human challenge trials Regulatory strategy Biotech

          What Small Biotechs Get Wrong About First‑in‑Human Trials

          Sara Armani
          Sara Armani Medical Director, Head of Medical Affairs
          11 Aug 2026 8 min read
          Due diligence

          Due Diligence as Risk Intelligence

          Drug Development Team
          10 Aug 2026 6 min read
          Start up Due diligence and investor readiness Due diligence

          Mock Due Diligence: The Most Important Step Startups Skip

          Katsu Mihara
          Katsu Mihara Head of Clinical Development & PK/PD
          10 Aug 2026 6 min read