The Drug Delivery to the Lungs Conference (DDL) is in it’s 36th year and attracts in excess of 1100 attendees worldwide, including scientists, academics, clinicians, regulators and industry experts. The conference includes a large industry exhibition, supported by 117 international companies, a scientific poster hall, expert lectures and excellent networking opportunities over the 3-day event. DDL actively supports young scientists by offering free registration for students, Career Development Grants and a variety of awards, recognising their achievements.
Spotlight on supporting young scientists
DDL are proud to support and encourage new talent through our awards, grants and activities including:
- The DDL Career Development Grant. Up to £5,000 per grant available – £50,000 shared between 14 applicants in 2024
- The DDL Emerging Scientist Award. DDL Presentation and £1000.00 funding
- The Pat Burnell Young Investigator Competition. DDL Presentation and £500.00 funding
- The New Researcher Network. Supportive community who run informative events
- Students attend DDL for free. A valuable experience participating in a premier conference
Providing the next generation of aerosol and drug delivery researchers with extra-ordinary opportunities to engage with world-renowned scientists from across the aerosol and respiratory delivery field, to promote their own work, and to gain experience participating in a premier conference in their research field.