RE: Immuno UK28 Jul 2021 13:40
Hi Crumbs,
The final agenda has not been set yet but there is an “Agenda at a Glance “ on my invite which details the areas covered but not by whom. I have copied that below but of course Lindy can speak on a number of subjects
DAY ONE - 13 October 2021 Discovery & Development: Cell Therapies & Combination Therapies • Traditional Cell Therapies - T-Cells and NK Cells • Non-Conventional Cell Therapies - Macrophages and TCRs • Rational of different combinations, including combination of IO agents as well as radiotherapy & chemotherapy Biomarkers in Immuno-Oncology • Novel biomarkers in the Immuno-Oncology space • Improving patient responses through biomarker development • Diagnostic tools within I-O, including liquid biopsies for precise treatments Mechanisms & Novel Treatments In Autoimmunity • Understanding mechanisms that regulate autoimmunity • Targetting the innate immune system • Developing novel treatments for autoimmune diseases: biologics, drugs and gene therapy DAY TWO - 14 October 2021 DIscovery & Development: Intratumoural Immunotherapies & Antibody Therapies • Oncolytic and non-oncology viruses and agonists • Delivering intratumoural immunotherapies for solid tumours • Latest antibody-based approaches, including bispecifics Translational & Preclinical Development • Assay development, including pharmacodynamic assays • Translating animal models into human and clinically-relevant models for screening therapies • Safety & Toxicity considerations Targeting The Tumour Microenvironment • Insights into the tumour environment through spatial biology, imaging and pathology • Targeting the tumour microenvironment for more effective and efficient cancer immunotherapy