Transforming Oncology
with Innovative Approaches
Panel Session: Pathways to a Career in Sciences
Join us at the Cancer Research Center of Lyon for a day of innovation, connection, and discussion. Hear how researchers are bringing new approaches to oncology, then join our panel on building a career in science.
Nov 23, 2026 · CRCL, Lyon, France · Seats are Limited · Lunch Provided
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Schedules
08:30 AM
Welcome Coffee
09:00 - 09:15 AM
Overview of drug discovery
Pat Ishii, DVM, Ph.D.
Director, Academic/Gov’t Market Segment
09:15 - 09:45 AM
Enhanced Understanding of Cellular Target Engagement towards the Safest and Most Efficacious Medicines
Andrew Zhang, Ph.D., MBA
Director, Pharma/Biotech Market Segment
09:45 - 10:05 AM
Adaptation of a Lumit assay as a first step in AS-MS molecular screening strategy
Renaud Prudent, Ph.D.
Scientific Director, Biochemistry, Edelris
10:05 - 10:25 AM
Building standardized and innovative workflows for 3D models in oncology
Samantha Ballesta
Operational Director, 3D-ONCO Platform
10:25 - 10:35 AM
Accelerating Drug Discovery Through Scalable Cell Engineering
Zofia Świątczak
Regional Sales Manager, Europe, EditCo Bio
10:35 - 10:50 AM
Coffee Break
11:50 - 11:20 AM
Comprehensive profiling of the function and efficacy of Antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs)
Andrew Zhang, Ph.D., MBA
Director, Pharma/Biotech Market Segment
11:20 - 11:40 AM
A bioluminescent, homogenous IgG detection immunoassay for antibody discovery, bioproduction, and pharmacokinetic studies
Meddy El Alaoui, Ph.D.
Scientific Director, Covalab
11:40 - 12:00 PM
Overcoming CAR-T cell limitations against hematological malignancies and solid tumors
Tiago da Silva Medina, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Department of Molecular Medicine, University of Southern Denmark (SDU)
12:00 - 13:00 PM
Lunch
13:00 - 14:00 PM
Career Rountable
Pathway to career in Sciences
