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 

Replicating 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
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Specialized Workshops