Iwona Ziomkiewicz

Company: Parkinsons

Job title: Drug Discovery Manager

Bio:

Iwona Ziomkiewicz, PhD, is Drug Discovery Manager at Parkinson’s UK’s Virtual Biotech, the venture philanthropy initiative accelerating the development of new treatments for Parkinson’s disease. In her role, she focuses on sourcing opportunities, leading scientific and technical evaluations, and contributing to investment decisions that advance promising therapies. Her career spans academia, biotech, and pharma, giving her both scientific depth and a broad view of drug discovery and development. At Parkinson’s Virtual Biotech, she combines this background with investment rigour to support the most innovative programmes. Iwona will join the panel to share perspectives on investing in Parkinson’s therapeutics.

Seminars:

Through the Patient’s Eyes: Designing CNS Delivery for Trust, Tolerability & Long-Term Use 4:00 pm

How patients weigh delivery burden (e.g., implants vs. systemic) against expected benefit and adherence How communication, risk awareness, and control shape comfort with new delivery technologies Strategies to involve patients early through advisory boards, feedback, and co-designRead more

day: Day One - Afternoon

Panel Discussion: How Clinical Confidence & Scalability Shape the Future of CNS Drug Delivery 3:15 pm

Explore how investors evaluate risk and opportunity in a space where strong science must meet real-world viability Examine how clinical or translational validation – from receptor engagement to dose modeling – influences investor confidence in CNS delivery platforms Discuss how manufacturability, scalability, and delivery route compatibility affect long-term viability and funding decisions Understand the importance…Read more

day: Day Two - Afternoon