Pre-Conference Workshop Day - Tuesday, July 29, 2025
8:45 am Morning Refreshments & Check In
9.30 | Workshop A
Diving Into FcR Receptor Biology to Unlock The Potential for Diverse Therapeutic Applications in Cancer & Autoimmune Disease
Synopsis
Deepen your understanding of the intricate interplay between Fc receptors and their ligands, gaining critical insights into the fundamental biology that drives therapeutic efficacy and unlocks new avenues for precision medicine.
This workshop will focus on:
- Differentiating the functional roles of various Fc receptors, to understand their distinct signalling pathways and effector functions to enable the strategic selection of specific FcR targets for tailored therapeutic interventions
- Analysing the impact of FcR polymorphisms and expression patterns on disease pathogenesis and therapeutic responses to identify potential biomarkers and patient stratification strategies to advance personalized medicine approaches
- Exploring emerging applications of FcR-targeted therapies to expand the therapeutic landscape to uncover new avenues for addressing unmet medical needs in diverse disease areas
12:30 pm Lunch
1.30 | Workshop B
Translating Fc-Mediated Therapeutics to Clinic Across More Diverse Disease Landscapes for More Efficacious Treatment
Synopsis
Expanding the therapeutic application of Fc-mediated therapies to unlock their potential beyond standard indications to open new avenues for treating complex diseases like cancer, autoimmune disorders, and arthritis.
This workshop will focus on:
- Analysing the comparative immunological landscape in cancer, autoimmune diseases, and arthritis to identify disease-specific pathophysiological mechanisms to enable the precise selection of key therapeutic targets for Fc-mediated interventions
- Identifying key targets for Fc-mediated intervention within each disease area to tailor therapeutic strategies to specific disease drivers to maximise the efficacy and specificity of Fc-based therapeutics across diverse disease landscapes
- Exploring case studies for Fc-based therapies for arthritis, including targeting bone remodelling and pain signalling to address joint destruction and pain management to create comprehensive treatment strategies to improve patient mobility and quality of life