Forum: Transforming Drug Discovery Through Emerging Therapeutic Modalities

Join us on October 15 in South San Francisco for the complimentary WuXi AppTec Science Forum, featuring scientific presentations, expert panel discussions, lunch, and a networking cocktail reception.

The forum will bring together scientists and industry leaders to explore integrated strategies shaping the future of drug discovery and development.

Agenda:

12:00–1:00 PM | Sign-in & Complimentary Lunch

📊 1:00–2:25 PM | Scientific Presentations

1:00–1:10 PM | Welcome Remarks

1:10–1:25 PM | Unlocking Speed: Fueling Hit-to-Lead Pipelines with the D2B Platform
Shanhu Hu, PhD – Scientific Director, Oligonucleotide Drug Discovery, WuXi Biology

1:25–1:40 PM | Integrated Platform to Accelerate Drug Discovery on Oligo Conjugates
Yun Yang, PhD – Executive Director, WuXi TIDES

1:40–1:55 PM | From Library to Lead: Unlocking Peptide Therapeutics with DNA-Encoded and Display Platforms
Rhys Taylor, PhD – Director, Head of Peptide Discovery, WuXi Biology

1:55–2:10 PM | Integrated DMPK Strategies for Emerging Therapeutic Modalities
Shoutao Liu, PhD – Senior Director, DMPK, WuXi LTD

2:10–2:25 PM | Oligonucleotide Safety: Science. Strategy. Success.

Xiaoxia Li, PhD – Executive Director, Toxicology, WuXi LTD

☕ 2:30–2:45 PM | Coffee Break

🎤 2:45–3:30 PM | Panel Discussion
Emerging Technologies: Reshaping the Future of Drug Innovation

Moderator: Dr. Jing Li, Executive Director, WuXi Biology

Guest Speakers: TBA

🎤 3:30–4:15 PM | Panel Discussion
From Innovation to Value Creation: Translating Scientific Breakthroughs into Successful Therapeutics

Moderator: TBA

Guest Speakers: TBA

🤝 4:30–5:30 PM | Networking Cocktail Reception