Scientific Program Day Two

Thursday | June 12, 2025

과학 프로그램 2 일 차

科学议程第一天

カンファレンス 2日目

7:30 am Check In & Refreshments

Assessing How Novel Format & Payload Conjugates Can Deliver More Targeted & Safer Treatments to a Wider Patient Population

8:30 am Combining The Power of Protein Degraders With The Precision of Antibodies for Synergistic Potential Using Degrader-Antibody Conjugates (DACs)

Synopsis

  • Delving into the mechanism and design of an antibody degrader conjugate, considering aspects like linker design for stability and efficient PROTAC release
  • Evaluating safety, pharmacokinetic, pharmacodynamic and anti-tumor activity data
  • Discussing the rationale for the chosen format and value proposition over traditional approaches

9:00 am ADC Manufacturing Strategy & Solutions

  • Chien-Ju Shih Principal Scientist, Regulatory & Validation Strategy, Cytiva

Synopsis

  • Discussing tools used for the efficient and scalable manufacturing of the mAb intermediate, which serves as a key starting point for ADC conjugation 
  • Highlighting various chromatography systems and resins used in the process, such as the ÄKTA™ systems and MabSelect PrismA™ resin, which are designed for robustness and efficient purification 
  • Presenting the compatibility of materials in single-use systems with solvents used in the ADC manufacturing process, detailing the steps involved in the analysis

9:30 am Outlining How the Bi-XDC Technology Can Unlock New Opportunities for ADCs Through Tackling Difficult Targets

  • Robert Huang Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Coherent Biopharma

Synopsis

  • Sharing the background of the Bi-XDC technology and its mode of action
  • Leveraging bi-ligan synergies on multiple dimensions to drug the undruggable targets
  • Updating current clinical progress and next steps for the Bi-XDC platform

10:00 am Versatile & Robust Chemical Conjugation Platform: AJICAP® Technologies

Synopsis

  • AJICAP® Conjugation: Examining how site-specific technologies are being employed in many of the next-generation ADCs due to the enhancement of clinically relevant biological properties observed in various preclinical studies.
  • AJICAP® Linker: Demonstrating a novel stable and hydrophilic linker technology that enables the versatile synthesis of homogenous DAR = 1, 2, 4, 8, and higher.
  • Showcasing DAR1 conjugates, such as the properties of antibody-oligonucleotide conjugates by AJICAP® technology

10:30am Morning Break & Networking

Discovery Track

Selecting & Diversifying ADC Payloads for Overcoming Tumor Resistance, with Optimized Efficacy & Safety

11:30am Future of ADCs: Samjin’s Next-Generation Approach with Novel Payloads & Linkers

Synopsis

  • Exploring immune-modulating ADC payloads
  • Evaluating cancer metabolism-targeting ADC payloads and their clinical applications
  • Thinking forward with Samjin's next-generation ADC development

12:00pm Panel Discussion: What is the Next Frontier Within ADC Payloads?

Synopsis

  • What are the emerging trends in ADC payloads in APAC, the US and Europe?
  • Exploring the most novel MOAs that are entering preclinical development and the value proposition of each compared to tubulin inhibitors and DNA damaging agents
  • Considering the difference in physicochemical properties and PK profiles of next generation versus traditional ADC payloads

12:30pm Discovery of AT03-65, a Highly Selective Anti-CLDN6 ADC With a Proprietary Payload

  • Zou Bin Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Axcynsis Therapeutics

Synopsis

  • Overview of current and next generation of ADCs
  • Discovery of AT03-65, a novel payload ADC using AxcynDOTTM technology
  • Preclinical journey of AT03-65 and progression into the clinic

1:00pm Lunch

2:00pm From Preclinical to Clinical:

  • Shailee Patel Scientific Liaison Analyst, Beacon by Hanson Wade

Synopsis

  • Trends in ADC Landscape to Overcome Tumor Resistance
  • Preclinical ADCs Innovation: What’s Gaining Momentum
  • Translating to Trials: ADCs Advancing into the Clinic
  • Investment Trends: Deals and Companies Betting on Next-Gen ADCs

2:30pm Development and functional characterization of ELN28, a Novel soloMER Drug Conjugate (SDC) targeting TNFα and JAK enzymes in Immune Mediated Inflammatory Diseases

Synopsis

  • Elasmogen has designed a first-in-class soloMER drug conjugate tailor-made for autoimmune and inflammatory diseases.
  • This innovative treatment utilizes a super-potent, novel-acting multivalent anti-TNFα soloMER to site-deliver an antiinflammatory JAK inhibitor payload, Tofacitinib.
  • We will be presenting in vivo, ex vivo efficacy, PK and Biodistribution data.

Preclinical & Clinical Development Track

Optimizing Clinical Development Strategies for ADCs to Demonstrate Early Efficacy & Inform Dosing Decisions

11:30am Outlining Tactics for Optimal Phase 1 Clinical Design from a Clinical Pharmacology Perspective

  • Sijie Lu Head of Clinical Pharmacology in Roche China, Roche China

Synopsis

  • Discussing considerations for early efficacy seeking studies
  • Optimizing clinical trial design to streamline the first-in-human studies
  • Questioning how to accelerate early clinical studies for quick progression in to and through early clinical development

12:00pm Panel Discussion: Overcoming Challenges in Developing Dual-Payload ADCs for Enhanced Therapeutic Efficacy

  • Paul Song Chief Scientific Officer, Genequantum Healthcare
  • Shih-Hsien Chuang Chief Executive Officer, HoneyBear Biosciences, Inc.

Synopsis

  • Exploring the potential advantages of dual-payload ADCs over conventional single-payload ADCs, particularly in overcoming secondary drug resistance
  • Discussing strategies for selecting and optimizing payloads to achieve a balanced therapeutic profile, considering different mechanisms of action and toxicity profiles
  • Highlighting preclinical data requirements to validate dual-payload ADCs, emphasizing the need for compelling evidence to support their clinical potential

12:30pm Discovering & Translating Novel Target ADCs

Synopsis

  • Outlining approaches to identifying new targets to differentiate your ADC pipeline and drive your ADC to first-in-class
  • Discussing ROR-1 as a target, and the current unmet medical need for ROR-1 associated cancers
  • Defining future considerations on X-X conjugation drugs

1:00pm Lunch

2:00pm Talk Details TBC

  • Gerold Meinhardt Vice President, Asset & Portfolio Management & Global Team Lead, Enhertu, Daiichi Sankyo

2:30pm Roundtable Discussion: Stable Versus Unstable Linkers for Optimizing Clinical Performance of ADCs

Synopsis

  • Exploring the pros and cons of linker stability in ADC efficacy and toxicity
  • Evaluating how stable linkers may prevent deconjugation, while unstable linkers can offer quicker payload release and enhance the bystander effect
  • Discussing the balance between stability and controlled cleavage for optimized therapeutic outcomes

CMC Track

Enhancing Analytical Methods & Validation Strategies to Support ADC Development & Approval

11:30am Process Characterization & Process Design of Bioconjugation Process

  • Yu Zhang Executive Director, R&D, Duality Biologics

Synopsis

  • General procedures and considerations in bioconjugation process characterization
  • Tools in bioconjugation process characterization
  • Process changes and comparability study

12:00pm Drug Linker Properties Impacting Hydrophobic Interaction Chromatography for Determining DAR

  • Taishi Kusama Senior Researcher, Analytical Research Labs, CMC Development, Astellas Pharma

Synopsis

  • Outlining how the drug-to-antibody ratio (DAR), which is one of the critical quality attributes (CQAs) for ADCs, is evaluated. 
  • Exploring which ADC properties impact hydrophobic interaction chromatography (HIC)
  • Highlighting that the linker length of drug linkers is an important structural property for peak separation in HIC

12:30pm Utilizing Various Analytical Methods Across Different Clinical Phases

  • Wei-Han Lee Director, Analytical Department, OBI Pharma Inc.

Synopsis

  • Establishing a process for proving comparable analytical results across different clinical phases of an ADC
  • Convincing the authorities on your drug substance specifications such as release specifications
  • Showing how comprehensive characterization and bioassay strategies can help towards supporting a smoother pathway to clinical application

1:00pm Lunch

2:00pm Enzymatic Conjugation Technology & Application in ADC GMP Manufacturing

  • Amy Que Chief Technology Officer, GeneQuantum

2:30pm Perspectives on Regulatory CMC Strategies for Drug-Linkers in Antibody Drug Conjugates

Synopsis

  • Perspectives on major regulatory strategies are based on practical, scientific and risk-based from early development to registration.  
  • Approaches to regulatory starting material designation, controls and control strategies
  • Navigating accelerated process validation, regulatory filing documentation, characterization, stability, post-approval changes and post-approval change management plans/comparability protocols

Overcoming Resistance With Next Generation ADCs to Reshape the Future of Oncology Care

3:30 pm Development of Site-Specific, High-DAR Dual-Payload ADCs

Synopsis

  • Addressing the clinical challenge of acquired resistance to single-payload ADCs by delivering two different payloads simultaneously to tumors
  • Utilizing an innovative cell-free platform to create novel antibody-drug conjugates
  • Showcasing dual-payload ADC approaches with superior preclinical in vitro and in vivo efficacy

4:00 pm Next-Generation Bispecific and DLL3-Targeting ADCs for Lung Cancer: Preclinical Advances

  • Paul Song Chief Scientific Officer, Genequantum Healthcare

Synopsis

  • High-throughput ADC discovery at GQ enables rapid development of high quality next-gen ADCs
  • Demonstration of strong preclinical efficacy in NSCLC and SCLC PDX models
  • Larger therapeutic window based on stable linker, optimized DAR and antibody affinity

4:30 pm Advantages of Clinical- Stage GlycoConnectTM Platform Technology – Successful Application for Multiple Targets & With Different Payload Classes

Synopsis

  • GlycoConnectTM, HydraSpace® and toxSYN® technologies enable ADCs with best-in-class therapeutic index potential
  • Updates on the rapidly advancing pipeline of GlycoConnectTM ADCs by partners
  • Clinical development insights on the most advanced assets

5:00 pm Developing High-Efficacy, Stable Drug Bundle-Based ADCs with Optimized Dual Payload Combinations

Synopsis

  • Dual Drug Bundles: Optimized dual-payload combinations are designed to enhance therapeutic efficacy and overcome resistance
  • CHO-TEM ADC Technology: A one-step enzymatic process and mild conjugation conditions modify antibody glycans to introduce four azido groups, allowing the conjugation of four drug bundles—each containing two drugs from distinct categories
  • High-Efficacy and Stable ADCs: Glycosite-specific conjugation of drug bundles enables the development of high-DAR ADCs with dual payloads, ensuring both efficacy and stability

5:30 pm Chair’s Closing Remarks

5:45 pm End of Scientific Program Day Two