Frederic Pipp
Global Animal Welfare Officer & Director, EMEA & APAC Merck KGaA
Frederic-Christian Pipp is a veterinary specialist with over 15 years of industry experience in nonclinical research and biomedical innovation. Known for his cross-functional thinking and strong scientific background, Frederic is passionate about optimizing processes and championing new approaches in drug development.
Seminars
Wednesday 2nd December 2026
Evidence – Standardising Patient Derived Tumour Models to Improve Reproducibility, Translational Confidence & Decision-Making Timelines
1:50 pm
- Identifying where current animal models continue to provide critical insights that cannot yet be replicated through alternative approaches
- Understanding how animal welfare, study design, and model selection influence data quality and decision-making confidence
- Sharing practical strategies to improve reproducibility and scientific value while supporting ongoing implementation of 3Rs principles
Wednesday 2nd December 2026
Insights Exchange – How Should Teams Select the Right Model Under Real World Constraints?
2:10 pm
- What characteristics consistently appear in models that successfully predict patient outcomes?
- Where do models most commonly fail despite encouraging preclinical data?
- Which translational endpoints should teams prioritise when evaluating model performance
- Audience Q&A
