2025 Pharm Forum Conference
Pharm Forum Highlights
Keynote Speakers
Russell Weiner, PhD
President, American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientist
Russell Weiner, PhD, FAAPS, is a globally recognized leader in the biopharmaceutical field with over 30 years of expertise in drug development, personalized medicine, regulated bioanalysis, and developing biomarkers and companion diagnostic assays. In his most recent role as VP, Head of Translational Sciences at Alexion Pharmaceutical/AstraZeneca, Dr. Weiner is responsible for rare disease translational strategy, translational research, biomarker development, regulated bioanalysis, companion diagnostics, and the rare diseases biorepository. This end-to-end team supports discovery through phase IV life cycle management.
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Donghua Yin, PhD
Vice President and Head of Clinical Pharmacology, Pfizer Oncology Division
Dr. Yin brings over 20 years of experience in oncology drug development, with expertise in pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics. He has authored over 100 publications and holds 10 US patents. Currently serving as Adjunct Clinical Professor at the College of Pharmacy, University of Michigan, Dr. Yin received his PhD in Pharmaceutics from The University of Tennessee Health Science Center.
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Networking Dinner at Memphis Made Brewing Company
May 10, 6 – 9 PM
Join pharmaceutical sciences professionals, academic faculty, and students from across the Southeastern U.S. at Memphis Made Brewing Company, a premier taproom and brewery. The Memphis Made taproom overlooks the Ravine, a unique park-like gathering place in the heart of the Edge District. While located in the center of Memphis, it’s tucked away from the hustle and bustle, providing a one-of-a-kind setting to celebrate, relax, or enjoy a few drinks.
Memphis Made Website
Explore the Vibrant City of Memphis!
Memphis, Tennessee, is celebrated for its vibrant music scene, attracting visitors to honor icons like Elvis Presley, BB King, and Aretha Franklin. Tourists can enjoy live blues on Beale Street, visit Sun Studio, explore Graceland, and see Isaac Hayes' gold-plated Cadillac at the Stax Museum. Memphis is also world renowned for its culinary tastes, including southern comfort food, BBQ, and more!
Memphis offers over 60 attractions, including the National Civil Rights Museum, the U.S. Civil Rights Trail, and the world's longest pedestrian bridge. The city is also home to a massive pyramid housing Bass Pro Shops, featuring an indoor swamp and a glass-bottom observation deck overlooking the Mississippi River.
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