Event agenda
Thursday, 11 June 2026
13:00 - 13:30
13:30 - 13:35
13:35 - 14:00
Antibody Horizons: Innovation, Translation and Clinical Impact – Hilde Revets, PHiRA Consulting/VUB
This talk gives an easy to understand look at how new antibody technologies are making treatments more precise and effective.
14:20 - 14:32
Breaking Barriers: Delivering Biologicals to the Brain - Maarten Dewilde, KU Leuven
The limited number of biological therapies for central nervous system disorders is due to the blood–brain barrier, but recent breakthroughs are bringing a revolution within reach.
14:32 - 14:45
Intranasal convalescent plasma as prophylaxis against respiratory infections - Elise Wouters, Rode Kruis Vlaanderen
Intranasal convalescent plasma as prophylaxis against respiratory infections delivers antibody‑rich plasma directly to the upper respiratory mucosa to provide immediate, localized immune protection.
14:45 - 15:00
15:00 - 15:25
15:25 - 15:30
15:30 - 15:45
15:45 - 16:00
16:00 - 16:15
Beyond human health: mAb generation for companion animals - Markus Waldhuber, Zoetis
This presentation explores the unique challenges and opportunities in generating species-specific mAbs for veterinary use, bridging established human antibody engineering approaches with the emerging field of companion animal biologics.
16:15 - 16:30
16:30 - 17:30
16:30 - 17:30
Networking
- Reception Area
Meeting duration:15 minute time slots