J&J | Beyond the needle: enabling oral delivery of macromolecules

J&J | Beyond the needle: enabling oral delivery of macromolecules

25 November 2026, Utrecht (NL) & virtual

Johnson & Johnson invites innovators and ecosystem partners to “Beyond the needle,” a hybrid event exploring technologies for the oral delivery of macromolecules, including peptides and proteins. The program will consider key development challenges such as gastrointestinal stability, permeability, food effects, exposure variability and manufacturability.

Experts from academia, biotech and pharmaceutical R&D will share perspectives on emerging approaches, remaining technology gaps and opportunities for collaboration. Join us in Utrecht or virtually and register here.



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The experts, the specific content and the informal setting will improve you as a professional.

Brechtje Vreenegoor

Radboud Universteit, Netherlands

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A lot of fruitful discussions with experienced peers. Very helpful sessions.

Sara Matt-Leubner

University of Innsbruck, Austria

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This was the right decision giving me the broadest overview, confidence, tools, network and support that is fundamental to feel right in my daily decision process and to keep on learning.

Ricardo Castro

Centre for research in agricultural Genomics, Spain

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The event had something to offer all members of the TT community from entry level to mid-career and beyond.

John Gleeson

University of Limerick, Ireland

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The expert-panel discussion educated me in strategic and meritorious choice of inventions to approach investors and manage investment funds for establishing a spin off.  

Ram Siddappa

Erasmus MC, Netherlands