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
Improving Translational Confidence Through Better Designed Animal Models
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