When the Next Crisis Hits: Lessons for Pharma Logistics

In this episode of Insights by Pharma.Aero, we ask a crucial question: what have we really learned from the pandemic — and how ready are we for the next crisis?

Host Frank Van Gelder sits down with two leading voices from healthcare and science:

• Prof. Dr. Pierre Van Damme, Professor of Vaccinology at the University of Antwerp
• Prof. Dr. Maurizio Cecconi, Head of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care at Humanitas Research Hospital, Milan

Together, they explore how the lessons from COVID-19 can shape smarter crisis preparedness — from fire-drill-style training and stronger cross-border collaboration to faster communication and tighter integration with logistics and supply chains.

💬 Key insights include:

• Why speed and trust are the foundation of crisis response
• How scientific networks and logistics systems must train together
• What “fire exercises” can teach us about readiness for future pandemics
• Why communication and confidence are just as vital as vaccines and ventilators

This episode calls for a proactive mindset — because when the next crisis hits, preparation can’t wait until tomorrow.