Meet our team at AAPS PharmSci 360 2026, taking place October 25-28, 2026, in New Orleans, Louisiana.

AAPS PharmSci 360 brings together scientists across the pharmaceutical sciences to explore advances in drug discovery, development, manufacturing, and delivery. The conference features scientific sessions, poster presentations, and networking opportunities spanning the full drug development lifecycle.

Be sure to catch our hot topic presentation moderated by Deanna Mudie and also stop by to connect with us at booth #1309 to learn how modeling and simulation can support your development programs. We hope to see you there!

Can’t Miss Presentations

Hot Topic
Enabling Peptides: From Crystallization to Formulation and In Silico Modeling
Presenters: Jing Teng, Senior Director, Eli Lilly; Anette Müllertz, Professor, University of Copenhagen; Stephen Stamatis, Senior Director, Eli Lilly
Moderator: Deanna Mudie, Senior Principal Scientist, Simulations Plus
Date/Time: Monday, October 26th | 9:00 – 10:00 AM

Rapid Fire Session
Oral Absorption DDI Assessment Using PBPK, AI & Regulatory Perspective
Date/Time: Wednesday, October 28th |  3:00 – 3:15 PM
Rapid Fire Speaker: Grace Fraczkiewicz, Vice President, PBPK Services

Symposium: Model-Informed Innovation: Integrating NAMs Across Translational Workflows
Advancing NAMs with Quantitative Systems Toxicology and Microphysiological Systems
Date/Time: Tuesday, October 27th | 9:00 – 9:30 AM
Presenter: Jeffrey Woodhead, Senior Principal Scientist

Improving PBBM with Surface pH Driven Dissolution: Case Studies for Palbociclib and Ibuprofen
Date/Time: Tuesday, October 27th | 3:30  – 4:30 PM
Presenting Author: James Mullin, Senior Principal Scientist

In-Person Workshop:

Title: GastroPlus® PBBM–PBPK Modeling: Oral Drug Product Workflows, Subpopulation Analysis, and API-Driven Automation
Date/time: October 25th | 12:00 – 4:00 PM
Location: New Orleans, LA | Ernest N. Memorial Convention Center
Description: This is an in-person, satellite workshop of the AAPS PharmSci 360 conference. This introductory educational course provides participants with a practical introduction to state-of-the-art PBBM and PBPK modeling workflows in GastroPlus®. Designed for academic and industry scientists, the course combines scientific principles, real-world applications, and hands-on demonstrations across two complementary sessions.  Additonal details.

Register to reserve your seat now!

Simulations Plus presents Rx to Rock: NOLA Edition

Date/Time: Tuesday, October 27th | 6:00 – 9:00 PM CDT
Location: Hilton New Orleans Riverside | St. Charles Ballroom (3rd Floor)

Your prescription for after-hours fun at AAPS PharmSci 360. Headed to AAPS PharmSci 360 in New Orleans? Mark your calendar for Tuesday, October 27th and join us for a night of music, mingling, and unmistakably NOLA-style fun.

What to expect:

• Karaoke backed by a live band
• Great food and drinks
• A relaxed, fun way to connect with peers from across the industry

Step up to the mic or just kick back with a drink. This is your chance to unwind after a full day of science and sessions.

Attendees: 

• Shawn O’Connor, Chief Executive Officer
• John DiBella, Chief Revenue Officer
• Viera Lukacova, Chief Scientific Officer
• Andrew Mueller, Senior Business Development Director
• Daniel J. O’Connor, Senior Business Development Director
• Deanna Mudie, Senior Principal Scientist
• Grace Fraczkiewicz, Vice President, PBPK Services
• James Mullin, Senior Principal Scientist
• Jeffrey Woodhead, Senior Principal Scientist
• Jenny Johnson, Learning Services Manager
• Maximo Pettarin, Scientist I
• Noah Brostoff, Senior Scientist
• Suvarchala Avvari, Senior Scientist
• Tarang Vora, Senior Scientist II
• Thomas Sanderson, Business Development Director