Scientific Program Day One

Wednesday | June 11, 2025

과학 프로그램 1 일 차

科学议程第一天

カンファレンス 1日目

7:00 am Check In & Refreshments

7:45 am Chair’s Opening Remarks

Showcasing Latest Game-Changing Data From the ADC World to Reshape the Oncology Landscape

8:00 am MYTX-011, a cMET-Targeting Antibody-Drug Conjugate (ADC), In Patients with Advanced NSCLC: Dose Escalation Results In The Phase 1 Kismet-01 Study

Synopsis

  • Examining the safety and tolerability of MYTX-011 in patients with advanced NSCLC
  • Evaluating the PK of MYTX-011 in patients with advanced NSCLC
  • Analyzing the preliminary efficacy of MYTX-011 in patients with advanced NSCLC

8:30 am Strategies in Early-Stage ADC Discovery for Design of Successful Lead Candidates for Clinical Development

Synopsis

  • Designing ADCs for successful clinical development
  • Using Thiobridge® conjugation and linker technology to build ADCs with payload diversity
  • Modelling complex cell environments in vitro to ensure optimal ADC lead selection – a case study

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9:00 am Dato-DXd: Translating Mechanism of Action into Clinical Benefit for Patients with Breast & Lung Cancer

Synopsis

  • Overview of Dato-DXd mechanism of action and the DXd ADC platform
  • Dato-DXd in breast cancer: TB01 registrational dataset and overview of the pivotal trial program in TNBC
  • Dato-DXd in NSCLC: Efficacy/safety of Dato-DXd in EGFRm NSCLC supporting filing and overview of the pivotal trial program in NSCLC

9:30am Morning Break & Speed Networking

Discovery Track

Discovering & Validating New ADC Targets for Unlocking New Therapeutic Potential

11:00am Novel Cancer Targets for ADC Drug Development to Treat Advanced GI Tumors

Synopsis

  • Outlining strategies for target identification and selection for gastrointestinal cancers
  • Analyzing the use of biomarkers in translational medicine to accelerate clinical study design
  • Discussing how to streamline IND-enabling studies when working with novel targets

11:30am Expanding ADC Therapeutic Index Through Site-Specific Bioconjugation & Tumor Selective Payload Release & Activation

Synopsis

  • LCB’s site-specific ConjuAllTM platform enables discrete DAR ADCs with circulation stable bioconjugation
  • LCB’s proprietary betaglucuronidase technology enables unprecedented preclinical therapeutic indexes through tumor selective release and activation of payload
  • Early clinical safety and efficacy across payload classes validate the LCB platform
  • Speaker TBC, LigaChem Biosciences

12:00pm Cell Surface Antibody Display System Using DT40 Cells for the Engineering of ADC-Suitable Antibodies

Synopsis

  • The ADLib KI-AMP system is a cell surface displayed antibody library system that enables affinity engineering
  • The example of affinity modulation for the discovery of ADCsuitable antibodies will be presented
  • Chiome’s anti-CDCP1 antibody showed high potential as an ADC

Discovering & Designing Dual-Payload ADCs to Harness a Two-Pronged Attack to Tumor Cells

1:30pm Expanding ADC Therapeutic Potential: Dual-Payload ADCs & Co-Nectar Platform

Synopsis

• The trends and advantages of dual-payload ADCs

• Dual-payload ADC generated from Co-Nectar Platform

• Examples of various dual-payload ADCs in HoneyBear

Discovering & Designing Dual-Payload ADCs to Harness a Two-Pronged Attack to Tumor Cells

2:00pm Panel Discussion: Reviewing In-Vitro, In Vivo & In Silico Modelling Methods for Validating New ADC Targets

Synopsis

  • Navigating the different approaches for modeling key parameters such as tumor penetration kinetics
  • Utilizing clinically relevant models such as mouse andPDX to validate a target in the context of treatment-resistant mutations
  • Discussing the relevance of these models in clinical settings

2:30pm Pushing the Envelope: Exploring the Next Generation of Antibody-Drug Conjugates

  • Heidi Wang Chief Executive Officer, OBI Pharma Inc.

Synopsis

  • Understanding the next generation of ADCs, containing payloads of different modalities
  • Uncovering novel bispecific antibody targets that are being developed
  • Understanding why these designs are important for maximizing ADCs with a broader therapeutic index

Preclinical & Development Track

Showcasing Pioneering ADC Clinical Development in 2025

11:00am An Introductory Review of the Development of Daiichi Sankyo’s ADC Portfolio

Synopsis

  • Overview of the DXd ADC technology platform
  • Latest updates on the clinical development of the DXd ADC programs
  • Introduction of the clinical development of DS-9606 using a modified PBD payload

11:30am Roundtable Discussion: Bench to Bedside & Back – Assessing the Benefits of a Reverse Translational Approach When Minimizing ADC Toxicities

Synopsis

  • Transferring from human studies to animal studies to obtain a deeper understanding of how different ADCs are distributed across healthy tissues
  • Understanding potential biomarkers for predicting toxicities which present in humans and connecting these insights back to the pre-clinical stage.
  • Navigating the concept of translating back and mechanistically blocking the toxicity In Vitro

12:00pm Overcoming Tumor Resistance With Amanitin-Based ADCs – Insights From the Clinic

Synopsis

  • Discussing the trends and advantages of dual-payload ADCs to combat resistance
  • Overviewing dual-payload ADCs generated from the co-Nectar platform
  • Sharing HoneyBear Biosciences portfolio of dual-payload ADCs, and future plans

12:30pm Lunch

Bridging the Translational Gap in ADCs by Leveraging Preclinical Modeling & Biomarkers

1:30pm Innovative ADC Development: Preclinical Insights on Efficacy & Safety for an Emerging Target

  • Nam-Gu Her Chief Executive Officer, Aimed Bio Inc.

Synopsis

  • Identifying and developing competitive and underexplored emerging targets with tailored antibodies for ADCs
  • Optimizing ADC platforms and selecting the most predictive preclinical models
  • Evaluating safety profiles to determine clinical development value and patient benefits

2:00pm Panel Discussion: Translating Preclinical Models to Clinical Success for ADC Development

Synopsis

  • Addressing the disconnect between in vitro and in vivo results and their impact on ADC clinical validation
  • Evaluating the use of PDX and other animal models to demonstrate efficacy and safety
  • Highlighting strategies to strengthen the predictive value of preclinical studies and improve clinical translation 

2:30pm Evaluating Efficacy & Safety of Dual-Payload ADCs in Preclinical Models to Establish Their Value Over SinglePayload Alternatives

Synopsis

  • Discussing the unique challenges of demonstrating efficacy for dual-payload ADCs compared to single-payload ADCs, which often achieve complete regression in preclinical studies
  • Exploring experimental designs to assess the added therapeutic potential of dual-payload ADCs in tumor models
  • Identifying the approach to accurately predicting ADME properties of dual-payload ADCs

CMC Track

Advancing ADC Conjugation Approaches for Enhanced Homogeneity & Optimal Drug Substance Quality

11:00am Assessing Lysine vs. Cysteine Conjugation Method for Achieving Enhanced Homogeneity of the Drug Substance in ADCs

  • Pooja Desai Director of Biotherapeutics CMC, Exelixis, Inc.

Synopsis

  • Comparing the individual challenges of lysine and cysteine stochastic conjugation and how it affects attributes of the ADC
  • Site-specific vs. stochastic conjugation strategies to achieve controlled drug-to-antibody ratios (DAR)
  • Examining the distinct process development requirements for each conjugation approach to ensure optimal outcomes

11:30am Roundtable Discussion: Comparing Enzymatic Conjugation & Chemical Conjugation from a CMC Perspective

Synopsis

  • What are the pros of using enzymatic conjugation compared to chemical?
  • Utilizing enzymatic conjugation to achieve a more homogenous DAR ratio
  • What are the crucial CMC considerations for enzymatic conjugation?

12:00pm Navigating Regulatory Challenges to Address ADC CMC Change Hurdles for BLA/NDA Approval

  • Yue Huang Ex Regulatory Affairs, Chemistry, Manufacturing & Controls Manager, Daiichi Sankyo

Synopsis

  • Gaining insights into regulatory frameworks and strategies for submission timelines to support efficient manufacturing during the clinical phase and preparation for BLA/NDA submission
  • Setting comparability study acceptance criteria for site transfer and scale-up during clinical phase
  • Leveraging CMC lessons learned from global case studies to adapt to regulatory compliance for setting product release specifications and process validations

Developing & Maintaining ADC CMC Capability at High Scale Production

1:30pm Shaping Best Practices for ADC Process Validation & Comparability

  • Seb Caille Scientific Director of Process Development, Amgen Inc.

Synopsis

  • Exploring industry approaches to process validation and comparability for ADCs, including key attributes for drug-linker and drug substance release specifications
  • Discussing challenges in demonstrating comparability for ADCs with drug-linkers from different sources and strategies to meet regulatory expectations
  • Sharing experiences from global ADC programs to identify best practices for ensuring process consistency and regulatory alignment

2:00pm Panel Discussion: Strategizing Control, Filing & Post Approval Changes for ADCs

Synopsis

  • Examining real-world approaches to impurity control, comparability, and process validation throughout ADC development
  • Discussing strategies for evaluating small molecule impurity clearance and establishing robust purge factor calculations
  • Comparing IND and BLA filing approaches and regulatory expectations across different regions, with insights from industry experts and the IQ Consortium

2:30pm Unlocking the Potential: ADC Cutting Edge Analytical Development Strategies

  • Alain Beck Senior Director, Biologics CMC, Pierre Fabre

Synopsis

  • • Mass spectrometry (MS) offers high selectivity and specificity for the comprehensive structural characterization of antibodies and ADCs
  • Among the MS-tool box, advantages of native and Ion Mobility MS, Collision Induced Unfolding (CIU) and Cyclic CIU, multiplexed Top and Middle-Down MS, multiple fragmentation techniques and Capillary Electrophoresis hyphenated to MS (CE-MS) will be discussed
  • Multiple Attributes Method (MAM) based on High Resolution MS data for identification and quantitation of Critical Quality Attributes (CQAs) in one single analysis for mAbs and ADCs

3:00pm Afternoon Break & Poster Presentation Session

Clinically Validating Novel Biomarkers for Improved Patient Selection with ADC Drug-Diagnostic Co-Development

4:00 pm Our History to Serve the Innovators: A Step Ahead Against the Challenges of the Bioconjugates

Synopsis

  • Discover the elements of a sustainable business model
  • Learn about expertise, technology and service integration
  • Discuss capacity shortage challenges and their implications for the future

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4:30 pm Computational Pathology to Guide Patient Selection for ADCs: Discovery of a Novel TROP2 NMR Biomarker for Predicting Clinical Outcomes

  • Markus Schick Director & Head of Computational Pathology & Biomarker Development, AstraZeneca

Synopsis

  • Computational pathology for revolutionizing the development and delivery of accurate biomarker, tailored to the drug’s mechanism of action
  • Development of Quantitative Continuous Scoring (QCS) – an AI-based solution that allows interrogation of complex target and tumor biology
  • Utilizing the novel computational pathology-based TROP2 NMR biomarker to predict clinical outcomes for Dato-DXd in NSCLC

5:00 pm Empowering Successful Bioconjugation Manufacturing with Process Technology Innovation

Synopsis

  • Assessing the challenges in ADC and bioconjugates manufacturing
  • Demonstrating XDC’s powerful process platform and technology innovation
  • Exploring case studies on site specific conjugation process and manufacturing

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5:30 pm Companion Diagnostic Strategies to Accelerate ADC Development: A Case Study on Teliso-V Companion Diagnostics’ Role in ADC Development & Drug Approval

  • Martha Li Companion Diagnostic Strategy Lead, Abbvie

Synopsis

  • Outlining the role of companion diagnostics in ADC development and approval
  • Sharing a case-study on Teliso V, an investigational antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) for patients with previously treated nonsquamous non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) with c-Met protein overexpression
  • Assessing a CDX bridging strategy and early planning for RxDx co-approval

6:00 pm End of Scientific Program Day One