Immunity for Health

IfH Symposium: Innovations in Antibody-Based Biologics

11 Jun 2026 | Landmark Building, UZ Brussels, Belgium

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Event agenda

Thursday, 11 June 2026

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

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

Meetings

Networking

Location:
  • Reception Area

Meeting duration:15 minute time slots