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PFS West Coast 2026: Meet Datwyler on the Speaking Stage

Advancing Combination Product Development for the Era of Large-Volume Subcutaneous Injection

  • Presenting at PFS West Coast in San Diego, June 8–9
  • Yitian Xiao presents June 9 at 12:00 PM PST: Adapting Drug Delivery for High-Volume Home Administration
  • One of North America's most focused forums on injectable drug delivery innovation
Date June 8, 2026 – June 9, 2026
Location San Diego Marriott La Jolla | San Diego, CA, USA
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Event Overview

Advancing Combination Product Development

San Diego is the epicenter of U.S. biotech innovation, and Datwyler attended PFS & Injectable Drug Devices West Coast to connect with formulation scientists, device engineers, and packaging specialists tackling the complex challenges of prefilled syringe and injection device development.

About our talk

Yitian Xiao, Global Biologics Product Expert at Datwyler, presented "Adapting Drug Delivery for High-Volume Home Administration," highlighting:

  • Datwyler's plunger portfolio compatibility across major prefilled syringe and cartridge platforms

  • Large-volume subcutaneous delivery, GLP-1 formulations, and the biologics compatibility requirements defining next-generation drug-device combinations

Want to connect?

Come talk to our team about advancing your combination product from development to commercial reality, including Datwyler's comprehensive portfolio of:

  • Plunger and closure solutions engineered for the full prefilled syringe lifecycle

  • High-performance NeoFlex™ and OmniFlex® elastomer platforms for biologic drug delivery

All highlighting the GLP-1 formulation and biologics compatibility requirements that define next-generation drug-device combinations.

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Presentation Details

Adapting Drug Delivery for High-Volume Home Administration

Date & Time June 9, 2026 • 12:00 PM
Datwyler will be presenting at this event. Details on our session topic, speaker, and timing are coming soon. In the meantime, reach out to our team to learn more or schedule a meeting. 
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Meet the Speakers

Yitian Xiao

Yitian Xiao

Global Biologics Product Expert | Datwyler

Yitian Xiao is currently a Global Biologics Product Expert at Datwyler and brings a breadth of experience leading thought leadership initiatives supporting the evolving needs of the biologics industry. He previously worked in a commercial development role at Becton Dickinson (BD) providing pharmaceutical customers with consultation on BD products, services, and solutions to meet their development timelines. Prior to BD, he was a combination product R&D engineer at AstraZeneca responsible for managing technical aspects of device development, such as user needs, test method development, design verification, and design validation.

Yitian holds a M.Eng in Biomedical Engineering from Cornell University and a B.S. in Biomedical Engineering from Georgia Tech.  

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What We're Showcasing at Prefilled Syringes & Injectable Drug Devices West Coast

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Live Presentation: Details Coming Soon

Datwyler will be taking the stage at the Prefilled Syringes & Injectable Drug Devices West Coast conference in San Diego. Presentation details will be available closer to the event — check back for speaker and topic information.
Plunger & Closure Solutions for Prefilled Syringe Platforms
Featured Solution

Plunger & Closure Solutions for Prefilled Syringe Platforms

Datwyler showcases its full range of plungers, stoppers, and container closure components engineered for prefilled syringe applications — covering platform compatibility, coating technologies, container closure integrity, and the technical considerations that ensure product safety and performance across the full prefilled syringe lifecycle.
High-Performance Components for Biologic Drug Delivery
Featured Solution

High-Performance Components for Biologic Drug Delivery

Biologic therapies demand packaging components that deliver exceptional purity, compatibility, and performance. Datwyler's NeoFlex™ and OmniFlex® elastomer platforms are engineered to support sensitive biologic formulations, with ultra-clean manufacturing, optimized extractables profiles, and the reliability required for complex injectable drug products.
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Helpful Information

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Prefilled Syringes & Injectable Drug Devices West Coast?
It is a focused technical conference on prefilled syringe and injection device development, held in San Diego.
When is the Prefilled Syringes & Injectable Drug Devices West Coast conference held?
The conference takes place June 8–9, 2026, at the San Diego Marriott La Jolla.
What time is Datwyler's presentation at Prefilled Syringes & Injectable Drug Devices West Coast?
Yitian Xiao's presentation, "Adapting Drug Delivery for High-Volume Home Administration," takes place June 9 at 12:00 PM PST.
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