Welcome to the CASSS Discussion Groups
Discussion Groups are intended to enable the local area community of industry, academic, and regulatory professionals to meet and share ideas and experiences, thereby working together to resolve scientific challenges in the field of biopharmaceutical development and regulation. The CASSS Discussion Groups are your opportunity to meet others who understand what you do, in an informal setting, and exchange new ideas. Discussion Groups currently take place virtually and in-person in North America: DC Area and North Carolina and Europe: The Netherlands.
Netherlands Area Biotech (NLab) Discussion Group | Pharmacopoeia Approaches | 1 October 2025 | Virtual
The NLab Discussion Group is the first CASSS Discussion Group located outside the US and enables the local area community to meet and share ideas and experiences. Join Featured Speaker Michiel Paus, Organon Pharma BV, who will present "Chinese vs. Harmonized Pharmacopoeia Approaches: A Case Study on Dissolution Acceptance Criteria". Register by September 29.
DC Discussion Group | Potency Assay for Complex Biologics (Including Cell and Gene Therapies) – How to Make it Robust and Precise | October 14 | Rockville, MD
This DCDG will focus on sharing best practices on how to improve potency assay robustness and precision through a panel discussion and networking opportunities. Register for in-person attendance by October 10.
Virtual Europe Discussion Group | Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) | 13 November 2025 16:00 CEST | Virtual
Join peers across Europe for a virtual discussion on how NGS is reshaping analytics and QC—from assay design and validation to data quality, comparability, and regulatory perspectives. The session will feature presentations from experts in the field, followed by an open discussion and Q&A. Come prepared to share questions and insights as we explore practical applications and emerging challenges together.
The Virtual Europe Discussion Group provides opportunities for the broader community of industry, academic, and regulatory professionals to meet and share ideas and experiences. Registration will open in October.
Attendance and Substitution Policy
CASSS reserves the right to withdraw, replace, add, or substitute presenters, speakers, and other guests without notice. Entry into the conference is at the sole discretion of CASSS and CASSS reserves the right to refuse entry to anyone for any reason.
Code of Conduct
CASSS is committed to providing a safe, productive, and welcoming environment for all meeting participants and CASSS staff. All participants, including, but not limited to, attendees, speakers, volunteers, industry partners, exhibitors, CASSS staff members, service providers, and all others are expected to abide by this Code of Conduct.
Past Event Videos
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12 Reasons to Join CASSS Community: All Regulatory Disciplines
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12 Reasons to Join CASSS Community: Emerging Professionals
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12 Reasons to Join CASSS Community: Importance of Volunteers
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12 Reasons to Join CASSS Community: Learn and Collaborate
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12 Reasons to Join CASSS Community: Passionate Community
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12 Reasons to Join CASSS Community: Reconnecting and Problem-Solving
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12 Reasons to Join CASSS Community: Young Professionals