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Translational Pharmacology: Can We Get More from Our Animal Studies?
In this SPARK Europe Webinar Series, Dr. Anita Mathias will share real-world examples from ongoing industry projects to highlight both the strengths and limitations of animal studies in drug development. With over 20 years of experience in clinical pharmacology, Anita will discuss how early insights into pharmacokinetics (PK) can enhance drug efficacy, even before clinical trials.
During this session, attendees will learn how to:
- Extract valuable, translatable data from pharmacology studies by adjusting study designs and refining the questions asked.
- View in vitro and in vivo pharmacology as a continuous spectrum, rather than two separate phases in drug development.
- Focus on understanding the exposure/activity relationship, which is more impactful than the traditional dose-response relationship when assessing efficacy.
Dr. Anita Mathias, who has played a key role in the development of global regulatory approvals for major products like Stribild®, Biktarvy®, Sovaldi®, and Descovy®, will draw on her extensive experience in clinical development, regulatory strategies, and drug approvals.
Event Details:
Date: January 14th, 2026 (Thursday)
Time: 16:00 - 17:00 CET
Location: Online via Zoom
Speaker:
Dr. Anita Mathias
Principal Investigator and Drug Developer with over 20 years of expertise in clinical development and regulatory strategy.
What You Will Learn:
- How to design pharmacology studies that provide more translatable insights for drug development.
- The value of understanding pharmacokinetics early in the development process.
- Why in vitro and in vivo studies should be seen as complementary, not separate, components of the research process.
- How to move beyond traditional dose-response relationships to evaluate drug efficacy through exposure/activity relationships.
Online via Zoom | Registration Required
Click here to register
Registration required by January 12th, 2026. Please note that you will receive the Zoom Meeting link and access code the evening before the event. Late registrations may not be accommodated.
SPARK Europe Webinar Series
SPARK Europe is collaborating to provide enhanced education on translational research and technology transfer!
The SPARK Europe Webinar Series is a monthly online event that takes place every first Wednesday of the month from 16:00 to 17:00 CET.
Organized by SPARK sites across Europe, including Israel—SPARK-BIH, SPARK Finland, SPARK FLI, SPARK Poland, SPARK Tel Aviv, SPARK Norway, SPARK Denmark, SPARK Zürich, and SPARK at the Faculty of Medicine, Masaryk University—this series brings together top experts to share their collective knowledge and experiences.
The webinars cover a wide range of topics relevant to drug, medical device, and diagnostic development, with a particular focus on translational medicine. The goal is to provide academic scholars with the principles of these fields, while also addressing challenges such as design thinking and the complexities of selling high-tech products.
In addition to educational lectures and panel discussions, the series now features a new format, the Innovator Café, where seasoned entrepreneurs and young CEOs share their success stories and lessons learned, focusing on the Dos and Don’ts of entrepreneurship.
The SPARK Europe Webinar Series is open to all staff and students from SPARK-affiliated institutions. Keep an eye on the Events page for upcoming sessions.