Agenda of the Week

21st WRIB continues to feature the unique 3-DAY Main Workshop sequential program (DAY 1, DAY 2 and DAY 3). However you have the flexibility to select 2-DAY Main Workshop - either 2-DAY Ligand-Binding, Cell-Based, and Molecular Assays (DAY 1 & DAY 2) or 2-DAY Mass Spec, Chromatography, and Sample Prep (DAY 2 & DAY 3).

In addition to the Main Workshop DAYs, 7 full-day Specialized Workshops spreads throughout the week to give you many choices to combine Main Workshop DAYs with these Specialized Workshops to maximize your learning needs.

And more importantly, EACH workshop (main or specialized) will be addressing the Latest Advances, Challenges and Solutions from Internationally Recognized Key Opinion Leaders and Regulators.

Monday April 12 (7am to 5:30pm)
Specialized Workshop
M1: (Full-Day)
Immunogenicity Assessment, Harmonization & Clinical Relevance

ADA/NAb Testing & Reporting

Stand-alone NAb assay

New Approach Methodologies (NAM) 

In silico/in vitro vs AI/ML prediction 

Regulatory Feedback on S/N and 1-Tier 

Pre-existing Ab meaningful interpretation 

Immunogenicity for: Peptides, oligonucleotide, ADC, Bi/Multispecifics, TCE, Gene therapies, Next-generation biotherapeutics, Novel/complex modalities

Specialized Workshop
M2: (Full-Day)
Biomarkers Discovery, Development, Validation & Regulatory Approval

LBA & Mass Spec (MSA) biomarker development 

Fit for Purpose Validation (BAV) 

Multiplex/OMICs/High-Plex 

Integrating AI/ML in biomarker strategy

IVD/CDx assays development

CAP/CLIA/ISO assays

Strategies to meet EU IVDR 

Development/Validation of biomarkers for: Target Engagement (TE) PD, Vaccine LBA, Discovery/Exploratory, Clinical/Confirmatory 

Continental Breakfast
Morning Snacks and Beverages
Hot Buffet Lunch
Afternoon Snacks and Beverages
WRIB Welcome Reception
05:30pm-06:30pm at Ballroom Foyer
 
Tuesday April 13 (7am - 5:30pm)
Main Workshop
Day 1:
Ligand-Binding, Cell-Based, and Molecular Assays

Immunogenicity (ADA/NAb) Assays

Biomarkers and IVD/CDx/LDT Assays

Gene Therapy, Cell Therapy, and Vaccine Assays

Pharmacokinetic (PK) & Biodistribution Assays

Regulatory Challenges for Ligand-Binding, Cell-Based, and Molecular Assays

Specialized Workshop
T1: (Full-Day)
Mass Spectrometry Assays

Mass Spec Applications for Novel Modalities: AAV Gene Therapy, Bispecific T Cell Engager, Small Molecules Covalent Inhibitors, Low-abundance Peptides, Oligonucleotides, Antibody Oligonucleotide Conjugates, Targeted Protein Degraders, Dual-Payload ADCs, Liposomal & Covalent drugs, Encapsulated Nanoparticle Payloads

Automation/Robotic in Mass Spec

Continental Breakfast
Morning Snacks and Beverages
Hot Buffet Lunch
Afternoon Snacks and Beverages
Networking Wine & Beer Reception
 
Wednesday April 14 (7am - 5:45pm)
Main Workshop
Day 2A:
Regulators' Advice on Bioanalytical Method Validation (BMV) & Biomarkers Assay Validation (BAV)

Latest Regulatory Inputs from Major/Influential Regulatory Agencies

ASK THE REGULATORS! - WRIB Traditional Interactive Panel Discussion with Regulators

Main Workshop
Day 2B:
Regulators' Advice on Immunogenicity/Technologies of Biotherapeutic, & Gene, Cell & Vaccine Therapies

Latest Regulatory Inputs from Major/Influential Regulatory Agencies

ASK THE REGULATORS! - WRIB Traditional Interactive Panel Discussion with Regulators

Continental Breakfast
Morning Snacks and Beverages
Hot Buffet Lunch
Afternoon Snacks and Beverages
Networking Wine & Beer Reception
 
Thursday April 15 (7am - 5:30pm)
Main Workshop
Day 3:
Mass Spectrometry, Chromatography, and Sample Preparation

Innovation/Automation, Emerging Technologies and Novel Solutions

Gene Therapy, Immunogenicity and Biomarkers by Mass Spectrometry

Small Molecules, Peptides, Oligonucleotides, and Large Molecules

Hybrid/Immunoaffinity Mass Spectrometry (IA-MS) Assays

High Resolution Mass Spectrometry (HRMS) Assays

Regulatory Challenges for Mass Spectrometry Assays

Specialized Workshop
Th1: (Full-Day)
Ligand-Binding Assays

LBA applications for Novel Modalities: Antibody-Based Therapeutics, Multispecifics, Complex Biotherapeutics, Drug Conjugates

AI/ML-driven workflows & DOE Optimization

Critical Reagents/Positive Controls 

Drug Tolerance, Soluble Target and Interferences

PK/PD/ADA Singlicate 

Evaluation of Emerging Technologies

Assay format and PC selection for Oligos

Specialized Workshop
Th2: (Full-Day)
Cell-Based Assays

Cellular Immunogenicity (NAb Assays)

Cell Therapy (Immunogenicity/Cellular Kinetics) 

Vaccines (Cell-Mediated Immunity)

Biomarkers (RO & TE)

Biofunctional Assays (BFA)

AI/ML for High Parameter Cytometry 

ELISpot/FluoroSpot development

Biodistribution

Isolation of PBMCs 

Liquid Biopsies Biomarkers 

Focus on Spectral Cytometry 

Mass & Imagine Cytometry

Continental Breakfast
Morning Snacks and Beverages
Hot Buffet Lunch
Afternoon Snacks and Beverages
Networking Wine & Beer Reception
 
Friday April 16 (7am to 5pm)
Specialized Workshop
F1: (Full-Day)
Regulated Bioanalysis Sampling, Validating, Analyzing & Reporting

BMV Guidelines for New Modalities 

AI/ML in Regulated Bioanalysis 

AI/ML adoption and governance

NAMs in Regulated Bioanalysis

NAMs applications in Preclinical

Harmonization of Cross-validation

Patient Centric Sampling 

Microsampling 

Automated Clinical Sample Management

BA/BE Data Integrity

Beyond ICH M10

Emerging Technologies 

Specialized Workshop
F2: (Full-Day)
Gene, Cell, Vaccine Therapies Discovery, Development & Regulatory Approval

Methodologies for Peak Vector/Transgene Exposure 

Biodistribution studies/guidelines

mRNA Vaccines/Cancer Vaccines 

Oncolytic Virus 

Multiplex PCR and Sequencing for characterizing AAV capsid

Gene editing CRISPR-Cas9 techniques 

High-performance CAR-T cells characterization

Quantitative bias in PCR-based methods 

NGS method development/validation

Viral Shedding Assay

Continental Breakfast
Morning Snacks and Beverages
Hot Buffet Lunch
Afternoon Snacks and Beverages
Main Workshop DAYs
Specialized Workshops
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