Today’s cyclodextrin
I just signed the contract sealing a long-term collaboration between Semmelweis University – a leading medical education institution in Hungary and the Central European region – and CarboHyde.
We will work closely in the coming 2 years with Ákos Lőrincz and Mátka Nagy ,exploring how cyclodextrins could be combined with extracellular vesicles for practical applications.
Ending the Bicyclos HEurope secondments, our staff is full again (until January).
To celebrate this, we gathered with our wider team including Fahad Khan Tareen, Eszter Kalydi, Mátka Nagy, József Tóth and Szejtli Gabriella.
Such a memorable night.
Our webinar, titled “Cyclodextrins in small molecule drug delivery – current trends and future directions” is the first episode in a series of webinars (CarboHyde’s Cyclodextrin Masterclass) that aims to provide educative content to cyclodextrin users and researcher on various applications.
Event Overview: Join us for an illuminating webinar that traces the evolution of cyclodextrin-based drug delivery systems—from current mainstream applications towards future trends. Our esteemed speaker will explore key aspects of this journey, highlighting breakthroughs, challenges, and the promise of cyclodextrins in improving therapeutic outcomes.
The 8th European Cyclodextrin Conference will be held on 9-12 September 2025 in Milan, Italy organized by the University of Milan (Politechnico di Milano) and the Italian Society of Cyclodextrin Chemistry and Technology.
Abstract submission is open till 1 April 2025 on the website: https://indico.chem.polimi.it/event/98/page/44-call-for-abstracts-topics
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Registration and Abstract submission opening: 28 October 2024
Abstract submission deadline: 1 April 2025
Latest Abstract acceptance notification: 30 April 2025
Deadline for Early Bird registration: 15 May 2025
Deadline for late registration: 31 August 2025
Conference Topics
The 8th European Cyclodextrin Conference marks the first edition of the award. This award aims to recognize an emerging talent in cyclodextrin chemistry, with particular attention to the originality of research, interdisciplinary content, and potential societal impact. The award will be presented in person by Prof. Thorsteinn Loftsson during the conference’s closing ceremony. The winner will deliver a brief oral acknowledgment, highlighting the potential future developments of their research.
Nominations will be accepted only via the form available for download on the homepage and require payment of the registration fee. Self-nominations will not be considered.
https://indico.chem.polimi.it/event/98/page/41-thorsteinn-loftsson-award
How inspiring it is to discuss common interests around gene delivery with a Nobel Laurate?
Well, now Kristóf Felegyi and Balázs Attila Kondoros have first-hand experience about that after meeting Katalin Karikó at the mRNA conference in Szeged.
What a lifetime memory!
No doubt our projects at GENEGUT will benefit a lot from this event too.
More information about the scientific program: mRNA Conference, Szeged
While some of our members enjoy secondments in Argentina and Leuven, we have the pleasure to host Fahad Khan Tareen from Università di Pavia Cristina Bonferoni‘s lab.
Fahad works with Balázs on some unique drug delivery applications with cyclodextrins (surprise!) and stays with us until next January.
It’s such a pleasure to work with so diligent and bright scientists, eager to learn and innovate.
We are happy to share this little beta version game that Balázs Attila Kondoros and Kristóf Felegyi put together during their Bicyclos HEurope secondment. Special thanks for the support and guidance of Angel Piñeiro and Rebeca Garcia-Fandino for their amazing work.
Molvelle AR Software was developed within the framework of the European Bicyclos project (EC-funded Staff Exchange project n° 101130235) in collaboration with the University of Santiago de Compostela, MD.USE Innovative Solutions S.L., Carbohyde, and IES Rosalía de Castro, Santiago de Compostela.
Enjoy!
Next stop: KU Leuven
Passengers: Mihaly & Milo
Hosts: Irene & Maria Antonietta Casulli
We cannot wait to see the cyclodextrin polymer magic and its implementation into medical devices!
Dani Bisericaru goes to Buenos Aires to learn from Carlos Modenutti and try to model how our cyclodextrins interact with some proteins we target.
Super excited about the outcome, enjoy your secondment, Dani!
Last week, the largest pharmaceutical exhibition of the year took place in Milan. CPHI, recognized as the world’s premier pharmaceutical event, hosts six distinct exhibitions covering the entire pharmaceutical sector—from ingredients and finished dosage forms (FDF) to machinery, packaging, outsourcing, and biopharmaceuticals.
Over 2,300 exhibitors presented their products and services to approximately 60,000 attendees, representing every part of the pharmaceutical supply chain, all within three days. CPHI provides a unique opportunity for professionals to connect, explore innovations, and stay up-to-date with the latest developments in the industry.
Tamás Sohajda, Gergely Tóth, and Tamas Vargadi represented CarboHyde. Throughout the event, they participated in around 80 meetings with partners, exhibitors, and new connections. Despite the pharmaceutical industry’s ever-changing landscape, CPHI remains one of the best venues for networking, bringing together professionals from across the sector in one place.
The event provided an opportunity to engage with Sugammadex manufacturers, cyclodextrin producers and formulators, contract manufacturing organizations (CMOs), formulation experts, as well as professionals from R&D, procurement, business development, and more.
CPHI offered those interested in cyclodextrins the chance to connect with many key players. Attendees could meet Sugammadex API manufacturers, integrated pharma companies using cyclodextrins in their formulations, and major manufacturers such as WACKER, Roquette, Cyclolab R&D Ltd. or Zibo Qianhui Biological Technology Co.,Ltd. Distributors such as Ashland and Barentz were also present, showcasing their products and services.
I highly recommend CPHI to anyone who has yet to experience it. The 2025 edition promises to be another invaluable event filled with opportunities to learn, connect, and grow within the industry.
In the coming weeks, CarboHyde will continue to focus on using cyclodextrins as active ingredients, with content covering their application in treating various diseases.