Conference Day Two

Thursday, June 20

8:00 am Check-In & Welcome Coffee

8:55 am Chair’s Opening Remarks

Enhancing Fusion Proteins: Leveraging Design Elements for Optimal Performance

9:00 am Protein Therapeutics Simplified: Next Generation Protein Modality as T-cell Engagers

Synopsis

  • Our technology is designed to rapidly generate bispecific therapeutics with various novel and existing moieties such as nanobodies, scFvs, and non-antibody domains in a “LEGO”-like manner to generate TCEs
  • The TCEs have very high safety profiles compared to conventional biologics and low pro-inflammatory cytokines
  • In vivo efficacy has been demonstrated in NSCLC mouse models

9:30 am Exploring Fc-Fusion Design, Characterization & AI Integration for Improving Drug Discovery

Synopsis

  • Harnessing the extracellular domain, explore Keros Therapeutics’ focus on molecular engineering
  • Delve into design and characterization of Fc-fusion molecules
  • Utilizing data insights to form strategic development for AI integration in drug discovery

10:00 am Morning Break & Refreshments

11:00 am Delve Into IgG and Fc Engineering, Specifically Focusing on Modulation of Antibodies interaction to FcgRIIB

Synopsis

  • Consequence of engagement of IgG Fc by the inhibition FcgRIIB expressed by immune cells, non-immune cells and cancer cells.
  • Binding characteristics of IgG Fc engineered for modulation of FcgRIIB interaction.
  • Highlight on pre-clinical studies

11:30 am Targeting Erythropoietin Activity to a Subset of Receptor-Bearing Cells Via in Cis Binding to a Secondary Receptor

  • Jeffrey Way President, Wyss Institute at Harvard University

Synopsis

  • Side effects can be undetectable at the right dose with a correctly targeted fusion protein
  • Quantitative design specifications can guide molecular design • Cell-targeted drugs can be used to dissect molecular mechanisms
  • A challenge for AI: A four-dimensional picture of the cell surface for fusion protein design

Navigating Therapeutic Competition: Strategies for Effective Product Differentiation in Challenging Landscapes

12:00 pm Panel Discussion: Strategies for Effective Product Differentiation in Competitive Therapeutic Landscapes

Synopsis

  • Exploring challenges when developing different modalities for the same molecular pathway
  • Discussing effective strategies, including considerations related to efficacy, safety, and unique features
  • Recognizing the pivotal role of choices during clinical development and addressing unmet needs, while examining complexities in positioning products effectively in a competitive landscape

12:30 pm Lunch & Networking

Unveiling Developability Insights to Revolutionize Workflow Enhancement

1:30 pm Tuning the Stability of ADCs by Traversing the Formulation Design Space

Synopsis

  • Simplifying workflow for ADC development through shared insights
  • Addressing challenges and streamlining the development process for diverse antibodydrug conjugates
  • Exploring the significance of analytical techniques in understanding ADC behavior
  • Leveraging fundamental knowledge for advancing chemical and biological properties in ADC development

2:00 pm Navigating the Challenges of Multifunctional Platform Development

  • Jijun Dong Chief Scientific Officer, Salubris Biotherapeutics

Synopsis

  • Leveraging innovative technologies to enhance design flexibility
  • Highlighting the impact of technology advancements on the profiles of multifunctional molecules
  • Discussing the potential impact of multifunctional platforms on the biopharmaceutical industry

2:30 pm A Deep Dive into Strategies for Monoclonal & Multi-Specific Antibodies Developability

Synopsis

  • Developing a comprehensive workflow for early research in monoclonal antibodies
  • Leveraging data analytics to enhance the developability of antibodies and fusion proteins
  • The impact of increased molecule variability on improving pipeline timelines and success rates

3:00 pm Afternoon Break & Refreshments

Innovative Strategies for Seamless Development: A Holistic Approach

4:00 pm Panel Discussion: Exploring Early Developability in Antibody & Fusion Protein Engineering

Synopsis

  • Incorporating early developability assessments in the drug discovery process
  • Overcoming challenges related to chemical and physical properties
  • Exploring technology advancements in early developability assessments
  • Discussing the evolving landscape of early developability assessments

Navigating the Testing Landscape: From Scaling Challenges to Strategic Decision-Making and Efficient Lead Characterization in Antibody Development

4:45 pm Decoding Proteomic Complexity: Harnessing Machine Learning for Precision in Biologics Discovery

  • Thach Mai Director of Discovery and Platform, Juvena Therapeutics

Synopsis

  • Uncover the unique methodology behind building machine learning models, enabling us to deconvolute complex protein pools for precise testing
  • Learn how we utilize these models to unravel the intricate activity of protein pools, streamlining the identification of promising candidates
  • Gain insights into the power of data-driven decision-making, a cornerstone in the journey from screening to lead optimization

5:15 pm Chair’s Closing Remarks