
UK Symposium:
Novel Approaches in
Translational Oncology
Thursday, March 26th, 2026
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Babraham Research Campus
Cambridge, CB22 3AT, UK
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Join leading scientists and innovators across Europe for a focused event exploring how cutting-edge translational strategies are shaping the next generation of biotherapeutics. The event will be hosted by our CEO, Rob Brainin, who looks forward to welcoming attendees and engaging with colleagues in person. Discover the latest approaches powering translational oncology, from advanced preclinical models and virtual biology to next‑generation antibodies and ADC innovation. This symposium brings together real-world examples that show how smarter experimental design, novel modalities, and translational insight are improving decision‑making from discovery through early clinical development.
Learn about and discuss:- Durable tumour responses: Insights from MTAP‑deficient and advanced tumour models.
- Smarter preclinical decisions: Using virtual cells to scale translational decision‑making.
- Next‑generation ADCs & antibodies: Logic‑gated multispecific ADCs, novel linker‑payloads, and Phase 0 ROR1 learnings.
- Data that translates: Why model choice, annotation, and context matter.
- Understanding resistance: Translational insights from UNLOCK and beyond.
This symposium offers a unique opportunity to engage in high-quality scientific discussion in an expert-led setting, where the focus is on the development of next-generation cancer treatments.
Esteemed Speakers
Alaide Morcavallo, PhD
Senior Scientist, AstraZeneca
Talk Title: "AZD3470 induces regressions and durable responses in MTAP-deficient tumour models of diverse tumour indication"
George Alzeeb, PhD
R&D Program Lead, Brenus Pharma
Talk Title: "Integrating 3D Tumor Biology into STC-1010 Development: From Mechanism to Clinical Translation"
Krishna C Bulusu, PhD
VP Product Innovation & Strategy, Turbine
Talk Title: "Preclinical Decisions at Scale: Virtual Cells as an Engine for Translational Oncology"
Ludovic Bigot
Project Manager, Gustave Roussy
Talk Title: "UNLOCK program translational program to better understand the resistance mechanism of innovative drugs"
Mattia Vitale, PhD
Scientist, BiVictriX Therapeutics
Talk Title: "Multispecific Logic-Gated ADCs in AML and Beyond: Translating Unique Cell Signatures into Enhanced Efficacy and Safety"
Mike Ritchie, PhD, MBA
CEO, Corellia
Talk Title: "Developing Next Generation ADCs using Novel Linker-Payloads"
Niina Veitonmaki, PhD
Senior Director Non-Clinical Development, Pure Biologics
Talk Title: "From Bench to Phase 0: Preclinical and Early Clinical Evaluation of an Afucosylated ROR1 Antibody"
Stefano Cairo, PhD
Senior Global Scientific Director, Champions Oncology
Talk Title: "The Importance of Model Characterization, Annotation and Experimental Setting on Data Generation and Results Interpretation"