This is the refined technical proposal for the “Pharmaceutical Testing in Space” hub, adapted for a standard WordPress environment using professional plugins to manage the core requirements of user governance, networking, and document sharing.
1. Vision: Shaping the Medicine of Tomorrow
The platform serves as the digital home for the Fedegari Universe in the aerospace sector, connecting pharmaceutical companies, universities, and research institutions to turn microgravity opportunities into real projects. The primary goal is to foster a “club” environment for the development and testing of new drugs in orbit.
2. Registration & Membership Hierarchy
The registration system will be configured to handle a two-tier hierarchy: Entities (Companies/Universities) and Contacts (Individuals) [Conversation History].
- Mandatory Entity Affiliation: Using Advanced Custom Fields (ACF), the registration form will require every applicant to specify their organization (Azienda/Università).
- Multiple Contacts per Entity: The system will allow multiple individuals from the same organization to join, linking them to a single master “Entity” record [Conversation History].
- Manual Moderation: To ensure industry standards, RegistrationMagic or a similar workflow will be used to place all new sign-ups in a “pending” state. A mediator must manually verify and activate each account before they can access the private hub.
3. Networking and Member Directory
Once approved, members gain access to a private directory designed for professional networking:
- Entity Profile (Iscritto): A detailed page for the company or university, including a description of their expertise and what they can contribute to the space pharma project [Conversation History].
- Contact Profile (Contatto): Individual profiles containing contact details (recapiti) so members can easily find and communicate with technical leads and researchers [Conversation History].
4. Document Sharing & Material Repository
The core “club” functionality includes a secure area for sharing research and technical materials:
- User Uploads: Approved members can upload documents, photos, and presentations directly to the portal [Conversation History].
- Gated Access: Using WordPress user roles and permissions, shared materials remain strictly private, ensuring that sensitive data is only visible to the verified community [Conversation History].
5. Shared Calendar & Branded Video Conferencing
Collaboration is driven by a central schedule of webinars and meetings:
- Event Scheduling: Using Registrations for the Events Calendar, the hub will feature a shared calendar for video calls, webinars, and technical events.
- Branded Video Calls: MeetingHub will integrate Jitsi Meet directly into the portal. Call organizers can send automated email notifications to all members with the meeting link.
- IFrame Integration: The video calls will be embedded as an IFrame, automatically passing the user’s WordPress name and email to Jitsi for a seamless, professional experience.
- Asynchronous Knowledge: Event pages will allow organizers to attach documents (presentations/slide decks) so members who cannot attend the live call can later download materials and understand the discussion [9, 154, Conversation History].
6. Public Portal & Institutional Identity
The frontend of the site will serve as a public, high-quality “showcase” to attract global interest [Conversation History]. It will highlight the benefits of pharmaceutical development in space—such as optimized protein crystallization and 3D cell growth—to encourage new companies to apply for membership.
7. Security and Infrastructure by E-Mind
As a “Global Solution Provider,” E-Mind ensures the platform is built on a resilient IT foundation:
Business Continuity: All community data and shared documents are protected by Veeam geolocalized backups, ensuring rapid recovery and data integrity.
Professional Hosting: The site will be hosted on E-Mind’s Linux Virtual Private Servers (VPS), providing high performance and data isolation.
Enterprise Protection: Security is managed through WatchGuard Firewalls and advanced endpoint protection.