The Drug Metabolism Discussion Group (DMDG) is an informal World-wide association for scientists engaged in research and development within the drug metabolism, pharmacokinetics and related disciplines of the pharmaceutical industry. This year's open meeting will be an opportunity to discuss the new areas in DMPK, with the plenary lecture being delivered by Professor Bernard Testa, University of Lausanne, and Professor Ian Wilson will be delivering a DMDG Fellowship lecture. There will be sessions on non-P450 metabolism, novel sampling methods, large molecule drug development, human radiolabel studies, unexpected DMPK, bioanlytics trials and tribulation, poster blitz and session. For more information please vsist the DMDG website.