Home > conferences > conferences listings > conference details
Bookmark and Share email this event to a colleage
02 September 2010
life sciences/pharma sector

3rd Annual Antibody Discovery and Development Forum
Analyse the use of antibodies in novel therapeutic areas and apply within successful business models in an evolved regulatory environment

Event Date: 17-18 Jun 2010
Location: Radisson Blu Hotel, Amsterdam, Netherlands

key conference speakers

Prof. Jan van De Winkel
President of Research and Development and Chief Scientific Officer, Genmab
Dr. Bridget Heelan
Clinical Assessor, Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA)
Dr. William Strohl
Vice President, Biologics, Johnson & Johnson
Prof. Alois Lang
Director of Development and Professor of Immunology, GeNeuro
Dr. Robert Friesen
Vice President, Antibody Discovery, Crucell

key conference topics

  • Genmab on achieving accelerated FDA approval of CD20-targeting mAb Arzerra
  • GeNeuro outlining the technology involved in the treatment of
  • ESBATech AG reviewing the generation of single change
  • EpiVax Inc developing Tregitope technology
  • TRION Pharma providing insight into the next generation of antibodies in treating cancer
  • conference focus

    The antibody therapy field is continuously expanding and this conference will provide the opportunity to hear from leading ind

    The antibody therapy field is continuously expanding but facing challenges when developing efficacious antibody drugs in novel therapeutic areas such as CNS diseases and viral infections.  The issues involved are drug target identification, limiting hypersensitivity reactions and the development of adequate platform technology to produce fit-for-purpose antibodies in a cost effective and efficient manner.  The path to the clinic continues with further challenges such as achieving FDA approval and sustaining your drug’s market survival against biosimilar competition. 

    This 3rd annual marcus evans conference will provide valuable knowledge to enhance drug efficacy with the latest innovations in technology with solutions for improving antibody selection and engineering.  You will be advised on overcoming regulatory pressures on issues such as immunogenicity assessment and biosimilars with insight from key experts to make your product unique.  This in turn will link to harnessing this therapeutic potential successfully through business models and achieving the best return on investments. 

    conference sponsors
    Business Development Sponsor


    ProGenosis

    Business Development Sponsor


    Genetix

    Media Partner


    Bentham Science

    Media Partner


    Current Immunology Reviews

    Media Partner


    Proteomics.net

    Media Partner


    ClinicalTrials.net

    Media Partner


    mAbs

    Media Partner


    ADMET.net

    who should attend the conference

    From Market-Leading Pharmaceutical, Biopharmaceutical and
    Biotechnology Companies
    Vice Presidents, Heads, Directors, Area Leaders and Project Leaders
    Worldwide of:
    • Antibody Discovery
    • Antibody Technology Engineering/ Expression
    • Biotechnology/ Biologics
    • Protein Engineering/ Protein Technology
    • Preclinical/ Clinical R&D
    • Immunology
    • Medical Directors
    • Therapeutic Areas (specific to disorder)

    the conference organisers

    marcus evans specialises in the research and development of strategic events for senior business executives. From our international network of 63 offices, marcus evans produces over 1000 event days a year on strategic issues in corporate finance, telecommunications, technology, health, transportation, capital markets, human resources and business improvement.

    Above all, marcus evans provides clients with business information and knowledge which enables them to sustain a valuable competitive advantage and makes a positive contribution to their success.



    conference speakers

    Prof. Jan van De Winkel
    President of Research and Development and Chief Scientific Officer
    Genmab

    Prof. Andrew Porter
    Business Development Director
    NovaBiotics

    Dr. Horst Lindhofer
    Chief Executive Officer
    TRION Pharma

    Dr. Bridget Heelan
    Clinical Assessor
    Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA)

    Dr. Caroline Barelle
    Head of Shark IgNAR Development
    Pfizer

    Dr. Anton Haselbeck
    Vice President, Head of New Technologies
    Roche Pharma Research

    Dr. Lutz Jermutus
    Senior Director for Technology
    MedImmune

    Dr. Fabrizio Giannotta
    Chief Executive Officer
    ProGenosis

    Dr. Robert Friesen
    Vice President, Antibody Discovery
    Crucell

    Dr. William Strohl
    Vice President, Biologics
    Johnson & Johnson

    Dr. Annie De Groot
    Chief Executive Officer
    EpiVax Inc.

    Dr. Keith Powell
    Chief Executive Officer
    PolyTherics

    Prof. Alois Lang
    Director of Development and Professor of Immunology
    GeNeuro

    Prof. Hans Basun
    Chief Medical Officer
    BioArctic Neuroscience AB

    Dr. Peter Brünker
    Head of Molecular Biology
    Roche Glycart AG

    Dr. Matthew Baker
    Chief Executive Officer
    Antitope

    Dr. David Urech
    Head of Pre-Clinical Research and Development
    ESBATech AG

    Prof. Janice Reichert
    Editor
    mAbs Publication

    Prof. Martin Glennie
    Professor in Immunochemistry
    University of Southampton

    Prof. Thomas Valerius
    Section for Stem Cell Transplantation and Immunotherapy
    Christian-Albrechts University, Kiel

    Sabine Rauth
    Project Leader, Alzheimer Research, Biological Chemistry
    Technical University of Munich

    general enquiries

    Ola Samuelsson

    11 Connaught Place
    London
    W2 2ET

    Telephone:
    +44(0)20 3002 3276
    Fax: +44(0)20 3002 3016
    Email: olas@marcusevansuk.com


    sponsorship opportunities

    Nisha Vyas

    11 Connaught Place
    LONDON
    W2 2ET

    Telephone: +44(0)20 3002 3171
    Fax: +44 (0)20 3002 3484
    Email: nishav@marcusevansuk.com

    conference quote

     

    Explore treatment of CNS diseases, viral infections and oncology, understand regulatory updates and build a successful business model utilising advances in technology and drug efficacy