Why Attend
“Skin microbiome today is exploding with companies all over the world. Now we’re at a point where the awareness is so great that there’s almost like a tidal wave of interest in microbiome!” - Mike Conti, Solabia
2018 saw the microbiome move to the forefront of over 300 industry leaders, who came together to exchange ideas at our Global Skin Microbiome Congress Series, the first dedicated congress focusing solely on Skin Microbiome.
With the microbiome set to be the biggest trend in skincare for 2019, we are incredibly excited to bring our flagship congress back to Boston, building on our success globally and connecting over 300 industry leaders.
This year, we take a deep-dive into the two key areas critical for success in this in this evolving field, with our 2 concurrent tracks of content. Track 1 will focus on developing a functional understanding of the microbiome, whereas track 2 will be focusing on builing a commercial viable business.
Don't miss the opportunity to join leading industry experts to explore next steps for skin microbiome research and development, as well as commercialization.
The inaugural Skin Microbiome Congress in 2018 SOLD OUT, don't miss your chance to attend this year's event!
Submit a poster - deadline May 26th, 2019
Looking to showcase your recent work to the skin microbiome community?
Our dedicated poster area is the perfect way to get your research noticed and further involve yourself in the congress. In order to present a poster at the forum you need to be registered as a delegate. Please note that there is limited space available and poster space is assigned on a first come first served basis (subject to checks and successful registration).
At the Congress, your presentation will be displayed in a dedicated poster area which can be viewed during the networking break.
Free Webinar Series
This year, we've taken a deep dive into some of the key challenges of Skin Microbiome and launched 2 exclusive webinars with our partners:
The Secret to Successful Formulation of
Skin Microbiome-based products
As new data transpires to support the role of the skin microbiome in common conditions from acne and eczema to dandruff and skin allergies, Cosmetic Formulators are turning their attention to designing and testing products that contain live bacteria, bacterial extracts or prebiotic and postbiotic ingredients, to manipulate the skin's microbiota.
Tune in to:
- Understand and explore how to successfully exploit Prebiotic, Probiotic and Postbiotic products as actives.
- Explore the impact of preservatives, emulsifiers and other ingredients when formulating products.
- Discover the opportunities and challenges when formulating preservative-free products.
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The role of Microbiome in the Evolution of Skincare
- Understand the consumer trends driving the skin care market
- Learn what consumers look for in skin care and dermocosmetic products
- Identify opportunities and challenges of the microbiome as the next big ingredient in beauty
HIGHLIGHTS FROM 2018
Who will be there
Meet Industry Leading Experts in:
- Independent Beauty Brands and Biotech Companies;
- Academic Researchers and Dermatologists;
- Multinational Beauty & Personal Care Brands and Multinational Pharmaceutical Companies;
- Cosmetic Formulators, Strain Manufacturers, Ingredients Suppliers, Packaging Manufacturers and Sequencing companies;
- Regulatory Experts and Consumer Trend Analysts; and
- Retailers and Distributors
Speakers
Anna Di Nardo
Anna Di Nardo, MD, is a board-certified dermatologist who oversees the High Risk Pigmented Lesion Clinic. She also specializes in mole mapping and digital dermoscopy to detect early-stage melanoma.
As an associate professor in the Department of Dermatology at UC San Diego School of Medicine, Dr. Di Nardo leads her research lab, which focuses on mast cells and skin immunology. She has published over 100 scientific articles in top journals, including Nature Medicine, Journal of Immunology and Journal of Investigative Dermatology.
From 1995-2001, Dr. Di Nardo was a clinical associate at University Hospital in Modena, Italy. From 2001-2005, she held the same position at San Gallicano Dermatological Institute (IRCCS) Rome.
Dr. Di Nardo completed fellowships at UC San Francisco School of Medicine and UC San Diego School of Medicine. She served her residency in dermatology at the University of Modena in Italy. She earned her medical degree from the University of Pavia, Italy, and her PhD in skin immunology and allergy at the University of Modena, Italy. Dr. Di Nardo is board-certified in dermatology.
She is a member of the Society for Investigative Dermatology, American Academy of Dermatology and the American Association of Immunologists.
Dr. Di Nardo is a recipient of the National Eczema Association Award and the Johnson & Johnson Focus on Giving Award for Outstanding Research.
She enjoys cooking, running, skiing, swimming and spending time with her family.
Bernhard Paetzold Ph.D
Bernhard completed his PhD in synthetic biology, working together in collaboration with the pharmaceutical industry to engineer bacteria as a living pill. He is a scientific co-founder of S-Biomedic, and is leading the research and product development.
His passion is understanding the complex interplay of the bacterial communities that live within and on us. He is fascinated by the untouched potential of active compounds that are naturally produced everyday right on our own skin.
Dr Chris Callewaert
Chris received his PhD from Ghent University in Belgium. He is now a postdoctoral research fellow in the Knight lab at the University of California, San Diego. He investigates body odor and the characteristics of the bacteria living in the armpits, skin, clothes, washing machines and homes. He is the first to undertake bacterial transplants to solve underarm body odour.
Elsa Jungman
Ingmar Claes, PhD
Ingmar studied bioscience engineering at the University of Leuven, graduated in 2007 and obtained a PhD in cell and gene technology in 2011. He has an expertise in the field of probiotics, its molecular mechanisms and the topical application of these beneficial bacteria to restore the human microbiome. As bioengineer and microbiologist, he feels that it is important to translate this scientific research into daily products from which people at home and the community can benefit.
In the context of YUN, he is closely working together with the Department of Bioscience Engineering of the University of Antwerp, the Lab of Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology of prof. Sarah Lebeer, the Lab of Pharmaceutical Technology and Biopharmacy of prof. Filip Kiekens, prof. dr. Julien Lambert (dermatology) and dr. Gilbert Donders (gynaecology, the University Hospital of Antwerp).
He has experience with leadership in multiple R&D projects and he held a managing role in YUN’s R&D projects of the Flemish Institute for the Promotion of Scientific and Technological Research in Industry (VLAIO). YUN’s current range of probiotic products and therapies were developed under his supervision.
Tuval Ben-Yehezkel, PhD
Tuval Ben-Yehezkel is a scientist-entrepreneur focused on applied genomics and synthetic biology. Authored key patents, publications and book chapters in synthetic biology and genomics. Founded and secured $15.3M in funding for two biotech start-up companies.
Maya Ivanjesku
Maya has over twenty years experience as a formulation scientist in the pharmaceutical, cosmeceutical and biotech industries. She has managed multiple projects, including OTC’s, cosmeceuticals, Rx topicals, topical medical devices and nutraceuticals.
In consumer products, Maya worked as a senior research scientist/project manager for Estee Lauder, where she led the development of new formulations and products within the innovation/blue sky group. In addition, she created products for LaMer, Bare Essentials, Urban Decay, Joe Malone, Arbonne, Origins, Clinique and the list goes on. In biotechnology, she worked for numerous companies guiding chemists on developing new formulas, managing a team of scientists to support the R&D process and organizing, writing and executing calibrations, validation and performance on all lab equipment. One of the strongest values
Maya brings her expertise and knowledge of product development to LaFlore — from concept to commercialization with emphasis on pharmaceutical quality standards.
Tara Zedayko
Tara Zedayko is Senior Marketing Manager, External Innovation Strategic Marketing at Johnson & Johnson Innovation | JLABS. She has 12 years of J&J experience, spanning R&D, US marketing, and external innovation. Most recently, led AVEENO and RoC US businesses.
Travis Whitfill
Travis Whitfill is an Associate Research Scientist in the Department of Pediatrics. His background began in molecular biology and biochemistry, after receiving scientific training at the MD Anderson Cancer Center and Duke University. He is the co-founder of several additional startup companies, including a Connecticut-based microbiome company, Azitra Inc. He brings strong background in entrepreneurship and business, and is also a partner in a venture capital fund, Bios Partners, bringing experience in public markets, drug development, and venture capital investments.
His research interests are in pediatric emergency medicine and health policy and to improve pediatric acute care across the United States.
Dr Whitney Bowe
Renowned New York-based dermatologist Dr. Whitney Bowe is committed to achieving and maintaining the health and radiance of her patients’ skin. One of the most in-demand dermatologists in the country, Dr. Bowe specializes in skin rejuvenation, laser dermatology, and the link between nutrition and skincare. Her work has earned the attention of top media outlets, netting her invitations to lend her expertise on programs like Good Morning America, The Rachael Ray Show, The Doctors, and Dr. Oz, and publications like The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, ALLURE and INSTYLE.
Dr. Bowe attended Yale University, where she graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology. Upon graduation, she was named a 21st Century Gamble Scholar and was awarded a full scholarship to study medicine at the University of Pennsylvania where she graduated top of her class.
Bruce Johnson
Dr. Eric Huang
Harald van der Hoeven
Harald van der Hoeven started to work in personal care in 1999 where he specialized on R&D and formulating of skin care cosmetics.
In 2006 Harald joined CLR in Berlin and took over as Director R&D. Since May 2013 he is Technical Marketing Director at CLR, involved in both R&D and technical and scientific support of CLR's customers.
Kathleen Dunnigan
Kathleen Dunnigan, Senior Attorney, joined NAD March 2008. Prior to joining NAD she has worked for the Legal Aid Society’s Juvenile Rights Division defending children in both child welfare and juvenile delinquent proceedings. She was also a staff attorney at the Center for Appellate Litigation representing indigent defendants and a public policy advocate at the Center for HIV Law and Policy. For many years, Kat litigated employment discrimination and civil rights claims representing only employees. She has been involved in many New Jersey employment cases on behalf of workers before the New Jersey Supreme Court, New Jersey Appellate Division and at the trial level. She also submitted an amicus curie brief on behalf of NELA-NJ before the New Jersey Supreme Court. Kathleen Dunnigan graduated from S.U.N.Y. Maritime College with a degree in Engineering and as an officer in the United States Merchant Marines in 1993 and NYU Law School in 1999.
Jessica O'Connell
Jessica O’Connell provides strategic advice to a broad range of companies and trade associations in engaging with food and drug regulatory bodies and Congress. She assists clients in complying with U.S. regulatory requirements for the manufacture and sale of foods, dietary supplements, cosmetics, OTC drugs, and animal products, and the import and export of FDA-regulated products. She also regularly counsels clients regarding potential crises, such as recalls and unanticipated regulatory attention.
Ms. O’Connell is expert in issues relating the implementation of the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) and has advised clients both within the United States and abroad on compliance with the range of new requirements under that legislation. She also works closely with food, cosmetic, and OTC clients to develop labeling and advertising options that are low-risk from both a regulatory and litigation perspective while also meeting marketing goals and objectives, and has specific expertise regarding organic labeling, “healthy” claims, and claim substantiation requirements. Ms. O’Connell has engaged with Congress on cosmetic legislative efforts and food labeling requirements, and has prepared comments on behalf of individual companies and trade associations to FDA, USDA, and the NOSB.
Tami Lieberman
Tami Lieberman joined the MIT faculty in January 2018. She leads a computational and experimental research group focused on uncovering the principles governing colonization, niche range, and personalization in the human microbiome.
Tami trained in molecular biology and mathematics at Northwestern University, where she conducted research in the laboratory of Jon Widom and was funded by a Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship. She then earned a PhD in Systems Biology from Harvard University, where she conducted research in Roy Kishony’s laboratory. During her graduate research, Tami developed new genomic approaches for understanding how bacteria evolve during infections of individual people. As a postdoc in Eric Alm’s lab at MIT, she further developed and applied these genomic approaches to understand the microbes that colonize us during health. Tami has also made contributions to our understanding of antibiotic resistance, including the co-invention of a new platform for visualizing evolution in real time. Her work has been covered in the popular press, including online coverage from The Atlantic, The Wall Street Journal, National Geographic, The Boston Globe, and ArsTechnia.
Valerie Casagrande
Valerie Casagrande is the founder of BIOMILK Probiotic Skincare, the first natural beauty brand supporting the health of your skin through complete healthy nutrition. Valerie graduated from ESCEM School of Business and Management in France. Moving soon after to the US and prior to launching BIOMILK, she spent 12 years leading the growth of well-known international brands in the beauty, personal care and health space at Johnson & Johnson and Church & Dwight. In its first year in market, BIOMILK was awarded most innovative natural brand at Cosmoprof NA 2018, and is now growing in the US and Internationally.
Alexander Gordon James
Gordon originates from Glasgow in Scotland, and was educated at University of Glasgow, graduating with a BSc and PhD in Biochemistry in 1987 and 1991, respectively. He then did a postdoctoral fellowship at University of Strathclyde in the area of environmental biotechnology, during which time he began practicing his favoured discipline of microbial biochemistry. Gordon joined Unilever R&D in 1993, and in the time since, his main focus has been using his microbial biochemistry skills to unravel the origins of axillary (underarm) odour. His current role is to provide scientific leadership to a UK-based team specialising in this topic on behalf of Unilever’s Deodorants category and the global Science & Technology Platform, Human Microbiome
Nichola Eliovits
Nick's investment expertise spans across asset classes with an extensive focus on microbiome oriented companies across all stages of venture capital.
Nick is a Managing Partner at Olive Tree Capital; he led his last company through acquisition and has successfully seeded and structured companies across multiple industries.
His passion for the Microbiome originates from personal experiences with fungal skin infections and c-diff.
Nick graduated with honors from Boston University’s Questrom School of Business and started his career in commodity markets at CPM Group in New York.
Teruaki Nakatsuji
Tom Verlinden
Tom Verlinden obtained a Master in Pharmaceutical Science (University of Antwerp) and a master in Industrial Pharmacy (IPIL, France). Tom substantiated his knowledge at the EM Lyon business school and proceeded to work in a mid-sized pharmaceutical company (Production Manager at Gifrer et SEV, France). Tom has experience with leading/managerial positions, since he has many years of experience in management positions (Vice-président and COO) at Qualiphar (Belgium) and (Vice-président and Responsible Pharmacist) at Gifrer SAS (France).
Dr. Julie Horvath
Dr. Julie Horvath is a comparative evolutionary genomicist interested in understanding the evolutionary forces that have shaped primate genomes and that cause human disease. Genetic and genomic comparisons between humans and our closest relatives, the primates, are crucial for understanding our own evolution and unique characteristics. The foundation of Dr. Horvaths research is based on species relationships, or phylogenies, which she first established for lemurs, and more recently, for all primates. These species relationships are applied to many of her research questions. Several examples of Horvaths research investigate the connection between genotype (DNA sequence) and phenotype (traits and characteristics) that make flora and fauna unique.
Jennifer Cookson
Jennifer Cookson is the Director of Research and Product Development at Mother Dirt, a personal care company with a line of biome-friendly products focused on restoring and maintaining the delicate balance of the skin biome. She has spent most of her career in the personal care and cosmetic space as a formulator and holds degrees in Chemistry and Environmental Science from the University of Vermont. She has combined her interests and experience in biochemistry, polymer and green chemistry to help advance research in formulations containing live microorganisms and the definition of biome-friendly formulations and products.
Dr. Otgonchimeg (Oti) Rentsendorj
Dr. Otgonchimeg Rentsendorj is a Staff Fellow, Biologist-Microbiologist. She specializes in cosmetic ingredients safety reviews, contributes in regularly, compliance, and communications fields. She also provides expertise and guidance in in vitro/in vivo research/review projects. Oti received her Master’s in Microbiology from Kazan Federal University, Russia, and her Ph.D. in Molecular Biology from Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Hungary. She has 4 years of FDA research/regulatory experience and 10 years of academic experience at JHU School of Medicine. Her background is in microbiology, cellular/molecular biology, and bioinformatics, has ˃50 peer-reviewed papers and abstracts.
William Lee
William Lee is CEO and co-founder of EpigenCare Inc., a new consumer epigenetics company that recently debuted its personalized skincare solution SKINTELLI. He has over 10 years of experience in the biotechnology sector and is also a shareholder and senior executive of EpiGentek, a reagent and services provider for epigenetic research. In his spare time, he enjoys writing music and hiking a scenic trail. William graduated from New York University with honors and obtained his MBA from the Tepper School of Business at Carnegie Mellon University.
Giorgio Dell’Acqua
Giorgio Dell’Acqua, PhD, is a cosmetic scientist and a consultant for the personal care industry. A graduated from the University of Rome, Italy, he worked for 15 years as an investigator in applied medical research in Universities such as Mount Sinai Medical School in New York and Harvard Medical School in Boston. Moving to the private sector in 2000, he has spent the last 19 years as an executive and cosmetic scientist in the personal care industry. He is specialized in skin and hair care ingredients, finished product development and technical marketing. He has helped bring more than 200 successful active ingredients and finished products to market and has authored more than 60 publications in medicine and cosmetic science. From last 10 years he has been writing and lecturing on natural cosmetic ingredients, sustainable supply chain, and helped sourcing, developing and bringing to market many natural ingredients. Some of his recent product development activity has focused on food by products to cosmetics, prebiotics to skin, and adaptogens for skin and hair care. He is an award winning speaker on natural ingredients and a regular columnist on sustainability and cosmetic science. He is also the chair of the Scientific Committee for the New York Society of Cosmetic Chemists and its scientific blogger.
Dr. Nur A Hasan
Dr. Nur A Hasan is a molecular microbiologist with experiences in microbial genomics, metagenomics, and molecular ecology. Dr. Hasan is the Chief Scientific Officer at CosmosID Inc. and an adjunct faculty at the Center for Bioinformatics and Computational Biology, University of Maryland, College Park, MD. Dr. Hasan received his Bachelor and Masters in Microbiology, M.B.A in Marketing and Ph.D. in Molecular Biology. He has authored over 75 peer-reviewed articles and over 70 conference proceedings. Currently, Dr. Hasan is leading an effort in developing the world’s largest curated genome databases and ultra rapid bioinformatics platform for pathogen detection and cross-disciplinary microbiome research.
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Skin Microbiome Congress | 30 - 31 May 2018
3rd Annual European Microbiome Congress: The Next Big Thing in Microbiome...Skin
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Revere Hotel Boston Common 200 Stuart St, Boston, MA 02116, USA
The Skin Microbiome Congress will be taking place in Revere Hotel Boston Common 200 Stuart St, Boston, MA 02116, USA.
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