On-site Workshop

LipidSphere Fall 2026

What will it take to bring the next generation of lipid nanoparticles from discovery to commercial reality? We invite you to join us for an exclusive LNP delivery workshop, co-hosted by Evonik and Knauer bringing together leading experts from academia, industry, and the innovation ecosystem to discuss the latest advances shaping the future of RNA therapeutics.

Key learnings for participants

  • Explore New Frontiers in LNP Biology: Learn about emerging approaches for extrahepatic LNP delivery in RNA therapeutics.
  • Discover Strategies for Rational LNP Design: Gain insights into next-generation lipid systems, formulation innovation, and nanoparticle design strategies.
  • Protect and Advance Innovation: Understand key intellectual property considerations for lipids, formulations, and manufacturing processes.
  • Bridge Innovation and Manufacturing: Explore key considerations for translating LNPs from development to commercial-scale production.
  • Exclusive Lab Tour: Get a behind-the-scenes look at LNP manufacturing and analytical technologies supporting product development. Experience KNAUER's NanoScaler Ultra LNP Mixing System and Refeyn's mass photometry platforms firsthand.

 


Note: Please fill in your details and click 'Submit' to register for the workshop. Once we have received your registration, we will send you a status notification as soon as possible. Due to the high demand for our workshops, we sometimes need to reject registrations or put you on a waiting list. Workshop materials will be available for download at the end of the workshop. Any photographs taken during the event are the property of Evonik and may be used for promotional purposes.


On-site Workshop details

238 Main Street
Cambridge, MA (located at Kendall/M.I.T. MBTA stop)
USA

English

on-site

Free of charge

November 16, 2026​

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Our experts at the workshop

Registration

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Agenda

The workshop will start at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, November 16, 2026, and finish at 5:00 p.m. on the same day. To see the detailed workshop program please click here.

11:30 am
Registration & Lunch
12:00 pm
Welcome & Introduction
PART I
New Frontiers in LNP Biology
12:05 pm
Unshielded lipid nanoparticles for extrahepatic nucleic acid delivery
Jayesh Kulkarni | Co-Founder & CSO @ NanoVation
12:35 pm
A Holistic Platform Approach for Developing Robust Pulmonary mRNA Delivery: Integrating Novel Phenolic Acid-Derived Ionizable Lipids and Device Engineering
Neha Kaushal | Associate Director, Drug Delivery @ Sanofi
12:55 pm
Mobilize™ : Advanced functionalization of LNP delivery with bispecific antibodies
Aaron Huang | Director of Business Development and Licensing @ Mote Therapeutics
Part II
Rational Design of Advanced LNP Systems
01:25 pm
Advancing Lipid Nanoparticle Performance Through Sterol Lipids and Next-Generation PEG Alternatives
Lukas Hahn | Project Manager Biomolecule Formulation @ Evonik Health Care
02:10 pm
Accelerated Discovery of Thermostable mRNA Vaccines Using Data-Efficient AI
Jinbi Tian | PhD Candidate @ MIT
02:35 pm
Navigating the Lipid Nanoparticle Patent Labyrinth
Dan Shores | Partner @ Rothwell Figg
PART III
Translating LNP Innovation into Manufacturable Products
02:50 pm
Advances in KNAUER’s LNP Formulation Systems using Impingement Jets Mixing
Farshid Pashaee | Senior Business Development Manager @ Knauer
03:15 pm
Pitfalls in scale up of LNP formulations
Zahra Merchant | Senior Manager, Strategic and Technical Marketing @ Evonik Health Care
03:40 pm
Single-particle characterization of mRNA-LNPs with mass photometry
Kayleigh Fay | Senior Applications Scientist @ Refeyn
PART IV
Lab Tour & Demonstrations
04:00 pm
NanoScaler Ultra LNP Mixing System
Knauer
TwoMP and KaritroMP mass photometers
Refeyn
TwoMP and KaritroMP mass photometers
Refeyn
01:15 pm
Heterogeneous Catalysis in CC Coupling
Maxim Radzhabov | Project Leader @ Evonik Catalysts
01:15 pm
Heterogeneous Catalysis in CC Coupling
Maxim Radzhabov | Project Leader @ Evonik Catalysts
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Disclaimer

Notice for business transactions
We assume that you are not currently or foreseeably involved in a business decision in favour of or in direct connection with the Evonik Group or, if this is the case, the decision will not be influenced by this invitation. Therefore, we do not see any concerns on our part regarding your participation. However, we would like to ask you to ensure that you are allowed to accept the invitation in accordance with the regulations that apply to you.

Note for public officials
We assume that you are not or have not been involved in any official act in favour of or in connection with the Evonik Group, either now or in the foreseeable future or in the past and therefore your participation in the event is not subject to any concerns. In addition, we ask you to ensure that your superior approves your participation or you may also accept the invitation in accordance with the rules applicable to you. By registering or participating, you confirm to us that the acceptance of this invitation is permitted according to your internal rules and that you have obtained all necessary approvals. If this is not the case, we ask you for a corresponding note.

Tax notices
Any tax liability resulting from this event will be borne by Evonik Industries AG through a flat-rate tax levy pursuant to Section 37b of the German Income Tax Act (EStG). If you are not taxable in Germany, please clarify whether you must report the invitation to your employer for taxation or whether taxation must be made via your income tax return.

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Questions

Likhitha Bingham
Marketing Analyst
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