
Symposium: From Mechanism to Molecule, Translational Oncology R&D for 2026 and Beyond
Wednesday, February 11th, 2026
9:00 - 5:00 PM PST
9:00 - 5:00 PM PST
Scripps Seaside Forum
8610 Kennel Way (formerly Discovery Way)
La Jolla, CA 92037
La Jolla, CA 92037
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Join us for an insightful symposium exploring cutting-edge innovations in oncology and translational research. This event brings together leading experts to discuss breakthroughs in therapeutic strategies, novel biologics, and advanced preclinical models. Key topics include:
- Humanised Models for Drug Development: Addressing challenges in using humanised mice for testing multi-specific biologics and improving translational predictability.
- Next-Generation Immunotherapies: Introducing conditionally-activated T-cell engagers (TCEs) designed to enhance safety while unlocking efficacy in solid tumours.
- Targeting Complex Cancer Drivers: Novel approaches for therapeutic targeting of ecDNA-driven cancers and innovative antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) for acute myeloid leukaemia.
- Advancing Immuno-Oncology: How a next-generation anti-CCR8 antibody therapeutic shaping the future of immuno-oncology.
- Radiopharmaceutical Development: Building robust programmes using clinically relevant patient-derived xenograft (PDX) models.
- Innovative ADC Strategies: Sigvotatug vedotin, an integrin β6-directed ADC, demonstrating potent antitumour activity and combination potential with targeted therapies.
This symposium offers a unique opportunity to explore transformative science and foster collaboration towards next-generation cancer treatments.
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Speakers
Aude Segaliny, PhD
Vice President of R&D, Amberstone Biosciences
Talk Title: "Enhancing Safety to Unlock Efficacy: A Novel Class of Conditionally-Activated TCEs for Solid Tumors"
Denis Beckford Vera, PhD
Head of Radiopharmacology, Champions Oncology
Talk Title: "Building Radiopharmaceutical Programs with Clinically Relevant PDX Models"
Gina LoMastro, PhD
Principal Scientist, ADC Discovery Research, Pfizer
Talk Title: "Sigvotatug vedotin, an integrin beta-6 directed antibody drug conjugate, demonstrates potent single-agent antitumor activity and the potential to combine with targeted therapie"
Mike Richie, PhD, MBA
CEO, Corellia
Talk Title: "CO-ADC-004: A Novel ADC for the treatment of Acute Myeloid Leukemia"
Pia Kuss, PhD
Director of Pharmacology, Abilita Bio
Talk Title: "ABT-863: The Next Generation Anti-CCR8 Immuno-Oncology Antibody Therapeutic"
Rajesh Sharma, Ph.D.
Director of Pharmacology, Tentarix Biotherapeutics Inc.
Talk Title: "Challenges with humanized mice models for testing multi-specific biologics”
Ryan Hansen, PhD
Director, Pharmacology, Boundless Bio
Talk Title: "Therapeutic Targeting of ecDNA-Driven Cancers"