2025 UKICRS Workshop & Symposium in Dublin
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The symposium will offer a wide range of opportunities for both young and established scientists to present their latest research and network with others from academia and industry.
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The UKICRS Symposium is primarily aimed at postgraduate students, postdoctoral research fellows, industrialists and academics working in the fields of pharmaceutical sciences and drug delivery.
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Dates for 2025 Symposium
Abstract submission deadline |
Friday 25th April 2025 |
Oral and poster notifications |
Friday 9th May 2025 |
New Horizons event, short talks from exhibitors, and dinner |
Thursday 12th June 2025 |
Research symposium |
Friday 13th June 2025 |
Abstract submission
UKICRS is now inviting submission of scientific abstracts for the 2025 Symposium. Deadline for submission of abstracts is Friday 25th April 2025.
Please submit your abstract(s) using the online submission form.
Venue
Address
Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI)
123 St. Stephen's Green, Dublin 2, D02YN77, Ireland
Click here for campus map
Please enter RCSI by the main entrance on York Street. The RCSI original front overlooks St Stephens Green, but the current entrance is around the corner on York Street.
About RCSI
RCSI was founded in 1784 to set and support professional standards for surgical training and practice in Ireland. Today we are an innovative, world-leading international health sciences university and research institution with undergraduate and postgraduate schools and faculties across the health sciences spectrum. The RCSI core mission is to ‘Educate, Nurture and Discover for the Benefit of Human Health’. We are home to numerous healthcare institutes as well as leading research centres driving pioneering breakthroughs in human health. Located in the heart of Dublin, with a student community of over 100 nationalities, we have an international perspective on how we train tomorrow’s healthcare professionals today. We are an independent, not-for-profit institution and remain committed to institutional independence, service, academic freedom, diversity, and humanitarian concern. RCSI is committed to driving research and innovation in health and healthcare, recognising the crucial role that discovery plays in advancing healthcare, improving patient outcomes and population health.
The School of Pharmacy & Biomolecular Sciences delivers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in pharmacy as well in areas including precision medicine, advanced therapeutic technologies and digital and connected healthcare. We are a research intensive School with over 60 PIs, 150 postgraduate and postdoctoral researchers.
Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI)
123 St. Stephen's Green, Dublin 2, D02YN77, Ireland
Click here for campus map
Please enter RCSI by the main entrance on York Street. The RCSI original front overlooks St Stephens Green, but the current entrance is around the corner on York Street.
About RCSI
RCSI was founded in 1784 to set and support professional standards for surgical training and practice in Ireland. Today we are an innovative, world-leading international health sciences university and research institution with undergraduate and postgraduate schools and faculties across the health sciences spectrum. The RCSI core mission is to ‘Educate, Nurture and Discover for the Benefit of Human Health’. We are home to numerous healthcare institutes as well as leading research centres driving pioneering breakthroughs in human health. Located in the heart of Dublin, with a student community of over 100 nationalities, we have an international perspective on how we train tomorrow’s healthcare professionals today. We are an independent, not-for-profit institution and remain committed to institutional independence, service, academic freedom, diversity, and humanitarian concern. RCSI is committed to driving research and innovation in health and healthcare, recognising the crucial role that discovery plays in advancing healthcare, improving patient outcomes and population health.
The School of Pharmacy & Biomolecular Sciences delivers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in pharmacy as well in areas including precision medicine, advanced therapeutic technologies and digital and connected healthcare. We are a research intensive School with over 60 PIs, 150 postgraduate and postdoctoral researchers.
Programme
Thursday 12th June 2025 |
Friday 13th June 2025 |
From 8.00 am Registration (RCSI Reception, 123 St Stephens Green, entrance via York Street) / Poster and exhibitor set up (Exam Hall, First Floor, 123 St Stephens Green) The speaker sessions will take place in the O'Flanagan Theatre, on the ground floor to the left as you enter. The Posters, Exhibition and Catering will be in the Exam Hall, on the first floor, access by the main stairs or the lift, turn right on the first floor. 11.00 am Tea & Coffee (Exam Hall, 1st floor) SESSION A O'Flanagan Theatre, ground floor Chaired by Helena Kelly (RCSI) New Horizons: Session Title TBC (O’ Flanagan Lecture Theatre, Ground Floor) 11.40 am Alan Hibbitts / LEP Biomedical Ltd/RCSI / 'Managing Pressure in a Glaucoma Start-up' 11.55 am Christina Payne / Bristol Myers Squibb / 'Translating Science into Strategy - A PhD's path into Pharma Project Leadership' 12.10 pm Bal Matharu / HGF Limited / 'From Pills to Patents: A Pharmacist’s route into the world of IP' 12.25 pm '(Not) On the sofa': your chance to pitch questions to the speakers 1.00 pm Light lunch (Exam Hall, 1st floor) SESSION B O'Flanagan Theatre, ground floor Chaired by Purav Shah (TRM Ireland) Short talks from our industrial exhibitors 2.00 pm Introduction 2.05 pm Royal Society of Chemistry 2.15 pm SOTAX Pharma 2.25 pm Quotient Scientific 2.35 pm Particular Sciences Ltd. 2.45 pm Ashland Ireland 2.55 pm Avantor Sciences 3.05 pm Roquette 3.15 pm Mason Technology Ltd. 3.25 pm Close 7.00 pm / Symposium Dinner–The Market Bar and Restaurant, Dublin https://marketbar.ie spacer |
From 8.00 am Registration (RCSI Reception, 123 St Stephens Green, entrance via York Street) / Poster and exhibitor set up (Exam Hall, First Floor, 123 St Stephens Green) 9.00 am Welcome & Opening Remarks / Dimitrios Lamprou (UKICRS) / Feargal O'Brien (RCSI) / (O’ Flanagan Theatre, ground floor) SESSION 1 O'Flanagan Theatre, ground floor Chaired by Sarah Gordon (University of Birmingham) & Chelsea Mullan-Graham (Ulster University) 9.10 am KEYNOTE: Ana Melero / University of Valencia / 'From Surface to Solution: Overcoming Hurdles in Skin Delivery of Large Anti-Inflammatories' 9.40 am Christine Butler / Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland / 'Chrono-tailored drug delivery: Harnessing circadian rhythms in microneedle-mediated nanoparticle delivery' 9.55 am Colm O’Reilly / University of Oxford / 'Feasibility of ultrasound cavitation agent mediated gastrointestinal drug delivery' 10.10 am Beiyu Zhang / University of Nottingham / 'Cell penetrating peptide based gene delivery system targeting amyloid precursor protein for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease' 10.25 am Tea & Coffee (Exam Hall, 1st floor) SESSION 2 O'Flanagan Theatre, ground floor Chaired by Katie Ryan (UCC) & Lewis Dymock (University of Strathclyde) 10.55 am Jack Murray / University College Cork / 'Mathematical modelling of receiver-mediated flux enhancement in hollow fibre membrane drug permeability studies' 11.10 am Fangyuan Zhang / University College London / 'Electrosprayed dry powder inhaler (DPI) formulations of bevacizumab for the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC)' 11.25 am Vlad-Nicolae Lesutan / Queen’s University Belfast / 'Assessing the potential of 3D-Printing for the development of rapid-releasing solid-oral dosage forms' 11.40 am Tia Gibson / King’s College London / 'Addressing the PEG problem in nanomedicine: Optimising the biodistribution and pharmacokinetics of polysarcosine-based star dendrimer drug delivery systems by PET/CT' 11.55 am Poster Session 1 (Exam Hall, 1st floor) 12.45 pm Lunch (Exam Hall, 1st floor) SESSION 3 O'Flanagan Theatre, ground floor Chaired by Karl Malcolm (Queen's University Belfast) & Soumya Menon (RCSI) 1.45 pm KEYNOTE: Brendan Griffin / University College Cork / 'Microbiota triggered colonic drug delivery: translating from bench to bowel' 2.15 pm Sandeep Karki / University College Dublin / 'Design of a bilayer film for buccal administration of a GLP-1 receptor agonist peptide for the treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus' 2.30 pm Nuruddin Mahadik / Robert Gordon University / 'Development, characterisation and neuroprotective effects of novel polymer-drug conjugate nano-polyplex: working towards a multi-target treatment for neurodegenerative diseases' 2.45 pm Almudena Moreno Borrallo / Trinity College Dublin / 'pH-responsive polymersomes: precision drug co-delivery against glioblastoma' 3.00 pm Poster Session 2 / Tea & Coffee (Exam Hall, 1st floor) SESSION 4 O'Flanagan Theatre, ground floor Chaired by Dimitrios Lamprou (Queen's University Belfast) 3.50 pm Soapbox Session (1 minute on any topic!) / Sign up here 4.35 pm Closing Remarks and Prizes |
Registration fees and online registration
- Postgraduate: £125
- Postdoctoral: £125
- Academic: £160
- Industrial: £220
You can complete online registration for the 2025 UKICRS Symposium here.
Exhibitors – Information on exhibitor packages and registering as an exhibitor is available here. Exhibitor registration is entirely separate from normal delegate registration.
Exhibitors – Information on exhibitor packages and registering as an exhibitor is available here. Exhibitor registration is entirely separate from normal delegate registration.
Symposium Dinner
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All registered delegates and exhibitors are invited to attend the Symposium dinner, 7.00 pm Thursday 12th June 2025 at The Market Bar and Restaurant. The cost of dinner is covered by your Symposium registration fee, although you'll pay for your own drinks. The full address of the venue and the website are provided below.
Address: The Market Bar, 14a Fade Street, Dublin, Ireland, D02A368
Website: https://marketbar.ie
Please note: The restaurant is limited to 150 persons for dinner. We will prioritise dinner places based on time of registration. Please register early so as not to be disappointed!
For any queries related to the dinner, please contact UKICRS ([email protected]).
Address: The Market Bar, 14a Fade Street, Dublin, Ireland, D02A368
Website: https://marketbar.ie
Please note: The restaurant is limited to 150 persons for dinner. We will prioritise dinner places based on time of registration. Please register early so as not to be disappointed!
For any queries related to the dinner, please contact UKICRS ([email protected]).
Poster format
As always, poster presentations will be at the heart of this year’s symposium. Two poster sessions will be held on Friday 13th June 2025. All poster boards will be in portrait format ( height 1200mm x width 900mm), accommodating a portrait-style A0 poster.
Industrial Session & Exhibition
The UKICRS Symposium is a great opportunity for companies and other organisations to exhibit their products and services to academics and researchers in the UK and Ireland. Registering as an exhibitor gives you:
Full details of the exhibitor packages and the online registration payment facility are available here.
If you wish to ship items, please use the following shipping address:
Venue Hire RCSI
UKICRS Symposium
12–13 June 2025 / Exam Hall
123 St Stephen’s Green
Dublin 2
Deliveries
RCSI accepts deliveries Monday–Friday 08:00-15:00. We do not have many storage areas onsite. Therefore, we request that items are not delivered any earlier than 2 days before the event. All deliveries must come through our Delivery Entrance at the back of RCSI just off Glovers Alley. RCSI cannot accept responsibility for any items left onsite. If shipping multiple items, we recommend that the items are numbered, e.g. ‘1 of 3’.
Following the event we ask that all items are taken offsite where possible. For any items being collected by couriers, all items are to be sealed & labelled with the company details, ready for collection. Couriers must be informed as to what they are being sent to collect before arriving RCSI. RCSI cannot accept any responsibility for any items left onsite.
Lifts
There is one freight lift for all deliveries into the RCSI with the following dimensions:
Inner dimension: 1900mm x 1400mm (width x height)
Door dimension: 1100mm x 2000mm (width x height)
Capacity:1250 kg
Handcarts
Pallet lifters and handcarts cannot be provided at the RCSI. We ask to arrange your own equipment.
Car parking
Parking is available at St Stephens Green Carpark. It is a Q Park adjacent to RCSI.
https://www.q-park.ie/en-gb/cities/dublin/st-stephens-green/
UKICRS can provide FREE car parking passes for Exhibitors—2 x passes for Gold exhibitors, and 1 x pass for Silver packages. Contact Patsy at RSCI ([email protected]) for more information.
- a 10-minute presentation slot at the 2.00–3.30 pm session on Thursday 12th June
- an exhibitor table with power supply for the duration of the meeting, which can be used to display equipment or information. The exhibitor space will be available for set-up Thursday morning from 8.00 am onwards.
- attendance at the Symposium dinner on the evening of Thursday 12th June
Full details of the exhibitor packages and the online registration payment facility are available here.
If you wish to ship items, please use the following shipping address:
Venue Hire RCSI
UKICRS Symposium
12–13 June 2025 / Exam Hall
123 St Stephen’s Green
Dublin 2
Deliveries
RCSI accepts deliveries Monday–Friday 08:00-15:00. We do not have many storage areas onsite. Therefore, we request that items are not delivered any earlier than 2 days before the event. All deliveries must come through our Delivery Entrance at the back of RCSI just off Glovers Alley. RCSI cannot accept responsibility for any items left onsite. If shipping multiple items, we recommend that the items are numbered, e.g. ‘1 of 3’.
Following the event we ask that all items are taken offsite where possible. For any items being collected by couriers, all items are to be sealed & labelled with the company details, ready for collection. Couriers must be informed as to what they are being sent to collect before arriving RCSI. RCSI cannot accept any responsibility for any items left onsite.
Lifts
There is one freight lift for all deliveries into the RCSI with the following dimensions:
Inner dimension: 1900mm x 1400mm (width x height)
Door dimension: 1100mm x 2000mm (width x height)
Capacity:1250 kg
Handcarts
Pallet lifters and handcarts cannot be provided at the RCSI. We ask to arrange your own equipment.
Car parking
Parking is available at St Stephens Green Carpark. It is a Q Park adjacent to RCSI.
https://www.q-park.ie/en-gb/cities/dublin/st-stephens-green/
UKICRS can provide FREE car parking passes for Exhibitors—2 x passes for Gold exhibitors, and 1 x pass for Silver packages. Contact Patsy at RSCI ([email protected]) for more information.
Sponsor the event
UKICRS is a registered UK charity and relies upon sponsorship from its various partners to help cover the costs of the annual Symposium. If you or your company would like to sponsor the event, please email Purav Shah. Purav is the UKICRS committee member with responsibility for sponsorship.
Getting to Dublin
Here's a link to the Dublin airport website.
Mainland UK has strong air links to Dublin, with frequent flights operating from major cities such as London, Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh, and Bristol. Airlines including Ryanair, Aer Lingus, and British Airways offer multiple daily services, providing both budget and premium travel options. London has flights from Heathrow, Gatwick, Luton, Stansted, and City airports, ensuring high connectivity.
The cheapest way to travel into Dublin City Centre is to use the Dublin Bus. Other private buses are faster and cost 8 Euros into the city centre.
Mainland UK has strong air links to Dublin, with frequent flights operating from major cities such as London, Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh, and Bristol. Airlines including Ryanair, Aer Lingus, and British Airways offer multiple daily services, providing both budget and premium travel options. London has flights from Heathrow, Gatwick, Luton, Stansted, and City airports, ensuring high connectivity.
The cheapest way to travel into Dublin City Centre is to use the Dublin Bus. Other private buses are faster and cost 8 Euros into the city centre.
Dublin is the central hub of Ireland’s rail network, with direct rail links connecting it to major cities across the country. Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) operates intercity services from Heuston Station to cities like Cork, Limerick, Galway, Waterford, and Tralee, while Connolly Station serves routes to Belfast, Sligo, and Wexford. These services provide vital connections for commuters, business travelers, and tourists, with regular departures and modern trains offering comfortable journeys.
From Belfast
The rail link between Belfast and Dublin is served by the Enterprise train, a cross-border service jointly operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) and Translink NI Railways. The route connects Lanyon Place Station in Belfast with Connolly Station in Dublin, covering approximately 180 km (112 miles) in around 2 hours. The service runs multiple times daily, offering standard and first-class travel options.
From Belfast
The rail link between Belfast and Dublin is served by the Enterprise train, a cross-border service jointly operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) and Translink NI Railways. The route connects Lanyon Place Station in Belfast with Connolly Station in Dublin, covering approximately 180 km (112 miles) in around 2 hours. The service runs multiple times daily, offering standard and first-class travel options.
Taxis are widely available in Dublin and can be hailed on the street, booked through apps, or found at designated taxi ranks. Unlike in some cities, Uber and Bolt operate in Dublin using licensed taxis rather than private drivers, meaning fares are metered and regulated. Traditional taxi apps like Free Now are also popular, allowing passengers to book and pay via their phones. Taxi fares are set by the National Transport Authority (NTA), with additional charges for late-night travel and extra passengers.
Bus services provide frequent and affordable connections between Dublin and cities across Ireland, operated by companies like Bus Éireann, Dublin Coach, Citylink, and GoBus. These services run from Dublin’s main hubs, including Busáras (Central Bus Station) and Dublin Airport, offering direct routes to cities such as Cork, Galway, Limerick, and Waterford. Many routes operate express services with modern coaches featuring Wi-Fi and charging points. Buses are often a cheaper alternative to trains, with multiple departures daily, including late-night and early-morning options.
Translink (Goldline Express), Aircoach, and Dublin Express run services run from Belfast Europa Buscentre to Dublin city centre and Dublin Airport, with journeys typically taking around 2 hours. Buses operate 24/7, with regular departures throughout the day and night. Many coaches offer free Wi-Fi, charging points, and comfortable seating, making them a popular and affordable alternative to the train for commuters, business travelers, and tourists.
Getting around Dublin
Dublin is very walkable. If you prefer to use the base, use the Dublin Bus and buy a Leap Card (either at the shop in the airport or any newsagent in the city centre). Further details at link below:
https://www.rcsi.com/dublin/student-life/undergraduate-essentials/transport
Translink (Goldline Express), Aircoach, and Dublin Express run services run from Belfast Europa Buscentre to Dublin city centre and Dublin Airport, with journeys typically taking around 2 hours. Buses operate 24/7, with regular departures throughout the day and night. Many coaches offer free Wi-Fi, charging points, and comfortable seating, making them a popular and affordable alternative to the train for commuters, business travelers, and tourists.
Getting around Dublin
Dublin is very walkable. If you prefer to use the base, use the Dublin Bus and buy a Leap Card (either at the shop in the airport or any newsagent in the city centre). Further details at link below:
https://www.rcsi.com/dublin/student-life/undergraduate-essentials/transport
Dublin, the vibrant capital of Ireland, offers a rich mix of history, culture, and entertainment for visitors. A great place to start is Trinity College, home to the stunning Long Room Library and the famous Book of Kells, a beautifully illuminated medieval manuscript. Nearby, Dublin Castle and Christ Church Cathedral provide a glimpse into the city's past, while a walk along the River Liffey leads to the striking Ha’penny Bridge and the historic streets of Temple Bar, known for its lively pubs, music, and arts scene.
For those interested in Ireland’s literary heritage, the Dublin Writers Museum and the James Joyce Centre celebrate the city's literary greats, including Oscar Wilde, W.B. Yeats, and Samuel Beckett. Meanwhile, EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum offers a fascinating interactive look at the global Irish diaspora. For whiskey and beer lovers, a visit to the Guinness Storehouse or a tour of Teeling Whiskey Distillery is a must, providing tastings and insights into Ireland’s brewing and distilling traditions.
Dublin also boasts beautiful green spaces, such as St. Stephen’s Green and Phoenix Park, home to Dublin Zoo and Áras an Uachtaráin, the residence of the Irish president. Shoppers can explore Grafton Street, lined with high-end stores and buskers, or the historic George’s Street Arcade for unique finds. Just outside the city, a coastal trip to Howth or Dún Laoghaire offers fresh seafood, scenic walks, and stunning sea views. Whether you're exploring history, enjoying live music, or relaxing with a pint, Dublin has something for everyone.
For those interested in Ireland’s literary heritage, the Dublin Writers Museum and the James Joyce Centre celebrate the city's literary greats, including Oscar Wilde, W.B. Yeats, and Samuel Beckett. Meanwhile, EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum offers a fascinating interactive look at the global Irish diaspora. For whiskey and beer lovers, a visit to the Guinness Storehouse or a tour of Teeling Whiskey Distillery is a must, providing tastings and insights into Ireland’s brewing and distilling traditions.
Dublin also boasts beautiful green spaces, such as St. Stephen’s Green and Phoenix Park, home to Dublin Zoo and Áras an Uachtaráin, the residence of the Irish president. Shoppers can explore Grafton Street, lined with high-end stores and buskers, or the historic George’s Street Arcade for unique finds. Just outside the city, a coastal trip to Howth or Dún Laoghaire offers fresh seafood, scenic walks, and stunning sea views. Whether you're exploring history, enjoying live music, or relaxing with a pint, Dublin has something for everyone.
Accommodation in Dublin
Delegates are responsible for booking and purchasing their own accommodation. However, we offer some recommendations below.
Hotels
Arthaus Hotel
Russel Court Hotel
Albany House
Premier Inn Dublin City Centre (Temple Bar)
House Dublin
Buswells Hotel
Keavan’s Port Hotel, Dublin
Marlin Hotel
Hostels
The Dawson Hostel
Apache Hostel
Abbey Court Hostel
Canbe Garden Lane Backpackers Hostel
Generator Dublin
Ashfield Hostel
Abigails Hostels
Jacobs Inn Dublin
Luxury hotels
Iveagh Garden Hotel
Fitzwilliam Hotel
The Green Hotel
The Grafton Hotel
Hotels
Arthaus Hotel
Russel Court Hotel
Albany House
Premier Inn Dublin City Centre (Temple Bar)
House Dublin
Buswells Hotel
Keavan’s Port Hotel, Dublin
Marlin Hotel
Hostels
The Dawson Hostel
Apache Hostel
Abbey Court Hostel
Canbe Garden Lane Backpackers Hostel
Generator Dublin
Ashfield Hostel
Abigails Hostels
Jacobs Inn Dublin
Luxury hotels
Iveagh Garden Hotel
Fitzwilliam Hotel
The Green Hotel
The Grafton Hotel
