Conference Day Two: Thursday, September 19, 2024
9:00 am Check-in & Light Breakfast
9:15 am Chair’s Opening Remarks
Translating Novel Microbiome Innovations to the Shelves
9:30 am Deriving a Balance Between Preservatives and Probiotics to Formulate Effective and Safe Products
Synopsis
- Exploring the challenges faced by cosmetic formulators in producing shelf stable, but non-microbiome damaging products
- Examining formulation strategies to develop novel probiotic delivery systems
- Discussing & comparing clinical results of microcapsule, aerosol, and spray delivery mechanisms
10:00 am Assessing Diverse Translation & Formulation Avenues for Different Microbiome Products
Synopsis
- Discussing the stark differences in the formulation, manufacture, and regulation of; prebiotics, probiotics, or postbiotics.
- Understanding the unique formulation requirements of microbiome-derived products
- Highlighting the potential of microbiome biotics as next generation cosmeceuticals and identifying avenues for future research
10:30 am Morning Networking Break
Synopsis
Make the most of this morning networking session to reconnect with your industry and meet fellow microbiome pioneers. Use this opportunity effectively connect with cross-industry stakeholders and form important connections for expediting your platform development!
Evaluating Clinical Outcomes to Redefine Skin Health
11:30 am Lessons Learnt from Ammonia Oxidizing Bacteria Products: Years into Market & Clinical Trials
Synopsis
- Retrospective on phase 2 clinical trials, and a cosmetic product launch during therapeutic development
- Exploring the potential treatment options utilizing Ammonia Oxidizing Bacteria
- Optimizing microbiome drug delivery systems for ease of use and longevity
12:00 pm Highlighting the Potential of Microbiome Products in Treating Skin Conditions: Presenting Efficacy Data from the Clinic
Synopsis
- Identifying challenges in combating dysbiosis and improving skin health through microbiome interactions
- Exploring innovative strategies in harnessing microbiome science for novel solutions
- Reflecting on trial outcomes for treating psoriasis vulgaris, and assessing future research avenues
12:30 pm Utilizing Bacteriophages as a Tool for Precisely Manipulating the Skin Microbiome
Synopsis
- Combating inflammation & blemishes by reducing C. acnes skin populations using phages
- Discussing clinical results & potential applications in personal care and cleaning products
- Mining the ‘Phageome’ and assessing new potential avenues for utilizing phages to control microbiome constituents
1:00 pm Lunch
Consumer Trust, Community Vocabulary & Claim Substantiation
2:00 pm Addressing Future Regulatory Challenges to Ensure Effective & Complaint Novel Product Development
Synopsis
- Exploring the tension within marketing an FDA-compliant cosmetic microbiome product that lives up to its claims
- Discussing familiar and emerging regulatory challenges, including MoCRA and state regulation of ingredients & consumer data
- Considering the implications of new packaging legislation on product development
2:30 pm Attempting to Define a “Good Microbiome” to Increase Product Trust and Language Consistency
Synopsis
- Utilizing cutting edge knowledge to better encapsulate the components of a “good” microbiome across highly diverse populations
- Is changing the microbiome inherently bad? Can a product induce changes and still be “good” for the microbiome?
- How best to communicate the differences between “Retains existing microbiome” and “Aims to improve skin health by changing the microbiome”?
3:00 pm Panel: Navigating the Challenging Waters of Labelling, Marketing, and Community Language
Synopsis
- Get cross-functional insight into how to standardize the terminology used by the skin microbiome sector
- Have consumers been misled by overuse of “probiotic”?
- Improving concept translation of different microbiome technologies into consumer language