The framework of the BASEL LIFE (09-12 September 2019), we will host the “Peptide therapeutics forum 2019” for 2 days on September 10, and 11. Similar to previous events, presentations highlight important new insights regarding the drug discovery of peptides including examples for successful development. The first day is dedicated to topics to be addressed more early during peptide optimization, and the second day focuses more on issues related to later-stage development. As in the past, this event is thought to disseminate information on latest news in the broad field of therapeutic peptides and to enable networking of interested parties from academia and industries.