Hilton Garden Inn - San Diego/Del Mar
San Diego, CA
Wilson Sonsini is pleased to be a 2025 sponsor of the Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences Society International (PBSS).
As the field of drug development continues to evolve, the formulation of small synthetic molecules remains a critical component in the journey from discovery to early clinical trials. This workshop aims to deepen participants' understanding of the key strategies and challenges in preclinical and early clinical formulation development. Experts will share their insights on the physicochemical properties of APIs, approaches to formulation screening and characterization, and the transition from preclinical to clinical stages. Partner Deborah Smith will present, IP Strategies for Protecting Formulation Technologies and Compositions, at the event. Attendees will also explore enabling formulation strategies to overcome exposure challenges with difficult molecules, ensuring a comprehensive grasp of the formulation process.
Katie Stonum
kstonum@wsgr.com
Deborah Smith leads Wilson Sonsini’s Patents and Innovations practice in Southern California. She advises high-growth biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies and their investors on IP strategy across the full product lifecycle—from platform development through drug approval, commercialization, and exit—spanning modalities including small molecules, ADCs, degraders, molecular glues, peptides, nucleic acid therapeutics, biologics, and protein conjugates. Her work spans patent strategy, portfolio development, IP due diligence, and IP matters tied to regulatory approval, as well as transactional matters including buy-side and sell-side M&A, licensing, financings, IPOs, and reverse mergers.