Dr Mary Collins
University of Cambridge
PRIME Summit 2025
Innovate, collaborate, and discover at Cytiva
Connect with a global community of purification researchers to explore the latest in protein purification, automation, mRNA, funding strategies, and drug discovery. Let’s push the boundaries of molecular science together.
PRIME Summit 2025
13-16 October, 2025
Renaissance Boston Seaport Hotel | Boston, MA
Researchers all over the world are invited to attend PRIME Summit 2025
13-16 October, 2025
Renaissance Boston Seaport Hotel
What is PRIME summit?
A four-day summit with emphasis on innovation, discovery, and collaboration in purification research.
- Day 1: Behind the Cytiva curtain:
- Tour of the Cytiva Boston site
- Learn more about FastTrak™ facility - Day 2: Innovate:
- Presentation from global speakers, emphasis on innovative research and processes
- Networking in poster sessions
- Workshop rotations with Cytiva experts - Day 3: Discover:
- Presentation from global speakers, emphasis on optimization and automation
- Networking in poster sessions
- Workshop rotations with Cytiva experts - Day 4: Collaborate:
- Poster winner presentations
- Lunch send-off
Why attend PRIME Summit?
- Be part of history by attending the inaugural PRIME Summit and contribute to its success
- Gain insights from expert speakers in the field of protein research
- Participate in hands-on sessions and tutorials with ÄKTA™, Biacore™, and Imaging systems
- Connect with a global community within academia and biotech professionals
- Take advantage of the unique opportunity to tour the Cytiva Boston site and see the latest systems in action
3-Day Agenda
Agenda and schedules are subject to change. All times listed are in EST.
Tuesday, 14 October, 2025
Agenda and schedules are subject to change. All times listed are in EST.
| Time | Topic | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00 - 9:30 | Breakfast | Gather in the Atlantic Ballroom for breakfast |
| 9:30 - 13:00 | Speaker Presentations | Innovate Program Talks in the Innovate track will spotlight cutting-edge technologies and novel approaches in purification science. Expect sessions on:
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| 9:30 - 10:00 | Speaker #1 | Ramsay Macdonald, PhD Principal Scientist, Gilead - United States - California "All-in-one Highly Customizable ÄKTA™ Setup for Large Molecule Therapeutics at the Research Stage." |
| 10:00 - 10:30 | Speaker #2 | Simon Flückiger Senior Research Associate, Athebio - Switzerland "An optimized process for delivering tag-free Athebody® DARPin candidates for drug development." |
| 10:30 – 11:00 | Speaker #3 | Kohei Takeshita Researcher/Associate Professor, RIKEN SPring-8 Center/University of Hyogo - Japan "Towards the Establishment of a Multi-Step Automated Protein Purification System for Protein Sciences." |
| 11:00 – 11:30 | Coffee Break | |
| 11:30 – 12:00 | Speaker #4 | Oliwia Śniadała Junior Protein Scientist, Sanofi - Germany "Optimizing workflow of protein purification - applications of Cytiva systems in a research lab. Transition from ÄKTA™ xpress to ÄKTA™ go" |
| 12:00 – 12:30 | Speaker #5 | Ryan Searcy Scientist, Johnson & Johnson - United States - Pennsylvania "Elevating Efficiency: Custom Flowpath Upgrades for Next-Level ÄKTA™ Automation" |
| 12:30 – 13:00 | Speaker #6 | Norman Frederick Principal Scientist, GSK - United States - Pennsylvania "Efficient Platforms, Accelerated Progress: Cytiva instrumentation in Protein Reagent Production" |
| 13:00 – 14:00 | Lunch | Join us in the Atlantic Ballroom for lunch fare |
| 14:00 – 15:30 | Hands-on Workshops |
At PRIME Summit, learning goes beyond the stage. Our open-concept workshop space is designed to foster collaboration, creativity, and hands-on learning. You’ll have the freedom to explore a variety of interactive, application-focused workshops at your own pace—choose the sessions that align best with your interests and goals.
Whether you're diving into process optimization or exploring the latest in automation, you'll gain practical skills and insights you can apply immediately. 1. Connection Corner: Meet the Specialists
2. UNICORN™ 7 Software Station
3. Resin & Column Clinic
4. Capture Station – Protein Select™ and other tags
5. Discovery Expo
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| 15:30 – 16:00 | Coffee Break | |
| 16:00 – 16:30 | Speaker Panel | TBD |
| 16:30 – 17:30 | Poster Session | Take advantage of a full hour dedicated to exploring the latest innovations, research, and real-world applications during our interactive poster session. This is your opportunity to connect directly with presenters, ask questions, and dive deeper into the science and strategies shaping the future of bioprocessing. |
Wednesday, 15 October, 2025
Agenda and schedules are subject to change. All times listed are in EST.
| Time | Topic | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 7:30 – 9:00 | Breakfast | Breakfast is served in the Atlantic Ballroom |
| 9:00 – 12:30 | Speaker Presentations | Discovery Program Dive deep into scientific breakthroughs and therapeutic frontiers. Sessions will cover:
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| 9:00 – 9:30 | Speaker #1 | Jacob McPhail, PhD Professional Researcher, University of California San Francisco - United States - California "Generating Disease-Specific Recombinant Filaments for Neurodegenerative Disease Drug Discovery." |
| 9:30 – 10:00 | Speaker #2 | Dr. Brianna Bibel, PhD Assistant Professor, Loyola Marymount University - United States - California "Building connections through molecular separations: the power of practical biochemistry education to unite and advance communities." |
| 10:00 – 10:30 | Speaker #3 | Sabine Bowman-Grahl, PhD Principal Scientist, Protein Production Lead, NanoSyrinx- United Kingdom "A novel targeted, intracellular delivery technology for protein therapeutics." |
| 10:30 – 11:00 | Coffee Break | |
| 11:00 – 11:30 | Speaker #4 | Laura Blackholly, PhD Scientist, Enara Bio - United Kingdom "Development and production of bispecific immunotherapies" |
| 11:30 – 12:00 | Speaker #5 | Sigrid Noreng, PhD Senior Scientist, Septerna Inc - United States - California "From expression to structural insight: Using FSEC to screen and validate GPCR drug targets" |
| 12:00 – 12:30 | Speaker #6 | Charlotte Chapman, PhD Scientist, Sterling Pharma Solutions - United Kingdom "ADC purification challenges: HIC saves the day" |
| 12:30 – 13:30 | Lunch | Gather in the Atlantic Ballroom for lunch |
| 13:30 – 15:00 | Hands-on Workshops |
At PRIME Summit, learning goes beyond the stage. Our open-concept workshop space is designed to foster collaboration, creativity, and hands-on learning. You’ll have the freedom to explore a variety of interactive, application-focused workshops at your own pace—choose the sessions that align best with your interests and goals.
Whether you're diving into process optimization or exploring the latest in automation, you'll gain practical skills and insights you can apply immediately. 1. Connection Corner: Meet the Specialists
2. Antibody Station – Ligand tool box
3. Beyond Purification – New modalities
4. Automation Central
5. Discovery Expo
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| 15:00 – 15:30 | Coffee Break | |
| 15:30 – 16:00 | Speaker #7 | |
| 16:00 – 16:30 | Speaker #8 | |
| 17:00 – 18:00 | Cocktail Happy Hour | Unwind after a day of discovery at our welcome cocktail hour. Mingle with fellow attendees, speakers, and Cytiva experts in a relaxed setting designed to spark conversation and connection. Light appetizers and refreshments will be served. |
| 18:00 – 21:00 | Gala Dinner | Celebrate the spirit of innovation and collaboration with us at the PRIME Summit Gala. This elegant evening brings together the global purification community for a night of great food, conversation, and connection. Join us as we reflect on the week’s discoveries and toast to the future of molecular exploration. |
Thursday, 16 October, 2025
Wrap up your PRIME Summit experience by hearing from global colleagues and our top poster presenters as they share the stories behind their award-winning research. Grab a to-go lunch, exchange final goodbyes, and head home inspired. Safe travels!
| Time | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| 7:30 – 8:30 | Breakfast | Enjoy your final breakfast on-site in the Atlantic Ballroom |
| 8:30 – 9:00 | Speaker #1 | Bastian Franke, PhD Group Leader DSP, Numab Therapeutics AG - Switzerland "Modular ÄKTA™ system-based high-throughput platform for the purification of scFvs and multispecific antibody-based therapeutics" |
| 9:00 – 9:30 | Speaker #2 | Dr. Michael Goodman, PhD Staff Scientist, Vanderbilt University - United States - Tennessee "Using Protein Select to generate a tagless form of Peripheral Myelin Protein 22" |
| 9:30 – 10:00 | Coffee break | |
| 10:00 – 11:00 | Poster Presentations | Join us as the top-voted poster presenters take the stage to share their standout research. Selected by fellow attendees, these talks highlight the creativity, rigor, and impact of the PRIME Summit community. Don’t miss this final celebration of scientific excellence! |
| 10:00 – 10:30 | Poster #1 | TBD – vote Tuesday and Wednesday for the poster you want to hear more about |
| 10:30 – 11:00 | Poster #2 | TBD – vote Tuesday and Wednesday for the poster you want to hear more about |
| 11:00 – 12:00 | Expo Floor | Final chance to explore the Cytiva products and engage with the specialists face to face. |
| 12:00 – 13:00 | Boxed Lunch Send-off | Thank you for joining us at the first Cytiva PRIME Summit! We look forward to seeing you for future PRIME Summit adventures. |
Monday, 13 October, 2025
Agenda and schedules are subject to change. All times listed are in EST.
We’ll kick off the program by welcoming you to Boston at the Renaissance Boston Seaport Hotel. After checking in at registration, a shuttle will take us to Cytiva’s Marlborough site for a guided tour and an introduction to Cytiva Fast Trak™ bioprocessing and manufacturing solutions.
Following the site visit, we’ll return to the hotel for a welcome reception in the lounge, featuring our first poster session.
| Time | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| 08:00 - 18:00 | Registration | Check-in and grab your badge for the week |
| 10:00 - 16:30 | Cytiva Boston Site tour | Take a shuttle to the Cytiva Boston site to participate in hands-on sessions with Cytiva Fast Trak™ scientists, ÄKTA™ chromatography systems, Biacore™ SPR systems, ImageQuant™ 800, Typhoon™ laser scanner, and other Cytiva workflow products. |
| 12:00 - 13:00 | Lunch (for tour only) | Grab a casual lunch at the Cytiva site and mingle with PRIME attendees |
| 17:00 - 18:30 | Welcome Reception | Kick-off the first PRIME Summit by enjoying cocktails and lite appetizers. Meet with researchers from around the world. The poster area will be open for all attendees |
Meet our speakers
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Bastian Franke, PhD
Group leader DSP, Numab Therapeutics AG
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Dr. Brianna Bibel, PhD
Assistant Professor, Loyola Marymount University
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Dr. Michael Goodman, PhD
Staff Scientist, Vanderbilt University
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Jacob McPhail, PhD
Professional Researcher, University of California San Francisco
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Ramsay Macdonald, PhD
Principal Scientist, Gilead
