About this Event
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
Event venue & nearby stays
AC Hotel San Francisco Airport/Oyster Point Waterfront, 1333 Veterans Boulevard, South San Francisco, United States
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