17th Open Scientific EIP Symposium on Immunogenicity of Biopharmaceuticals
16th — 19th March 2026
Altis Grand Hotel, Lisbon, Portugal
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Registration prices
Members |
Non members |
Academics |
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Symposium & Workshop |
975€ |
1,275€ |
495€ |
All prices include 23% VAT.
Sponsoring opportunities
In view of our upcoming conference in March 2026, we gladly welcome sponsors !
Three different sponsoring packages are available, please see the details below.
If you need more information, please email Barbara Vercruyssen, EIP Director Finance and Operations.
If you wish to register as a sponsor, please complete our online Jotform.
| Gold | Silver | Bronze | |
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| Price for non-members | 13,500€ | 10,000€ | 7,500€ |
| Price for EIP members | 7,500€ | 5,500€ | 3,500€ |
| Booth in the exhibition hall | |||
| Company page in the program brochure | 2 pages | 1 page | half page |
| Your logo on the sponsor page on the EIP website | |||
| Your logo on the EIP website home page | |||
| Free registration to the conference | 2 persons | 1 person | 1 person |
| Free entrance to the social event | |||
| Your logo on all mailings related to the conference | |||
| Your logo on the attendee lanyards | |||
| Possibility to host a drinks reception | |||
| Choose the location of your booth | |||
| (on a first come, first serve basis) | |||
| (all booths will be named after famous scientists) |
Program
Monday, March 16th 2026 |
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| Trainings | ||||
| 09:00 |
Welcome and Introduction by the EIP Chairman Daniel Kramer, Sanofi |
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| 09:15 |
Immunogenicity Training (one beginner and one advanced immunogenicity training in parallel sessions) – topics to be announced EIP Team |
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| 10:15 | Coffee Break | |||
| 10:45 |
Bring Your Own Problems – Break Out Sessions EIP Team |
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| 12:15 | Lunch Break | |||
| Main Program | ||||
| 13:15 |
Keynote Presentation: Innate Immunity Bruno Lemaître, EPFL |
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Session 1: Immunogenicity of New Modalities Chair: Lydia Michaut, Novartis |
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| 14:15 |
Immunogenicity Risk Assessment for Nucleic Acid Therapeutics: A Comprehensive Evaluation for ASOs, siRNAs, and non-vaccine mRNA/LNPs Joanna Grudzinska-Goebel, Bayer |
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| 14:45 |
Title to be confirmed Speaker to be confirmed |
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| 15:15 |
Minimizing immunogenicity testing for development of oligonucleotide therapeutics: A risk-based strategy An Zhao, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals |
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| 15:45 | Coffee Break | |||
| 16:15 |
Transient blockade of the CD28/B7 costimulatory pathway with abatacept inhibits immune responses to AAV vector and transgene product Rebecca Xicluna, Roche |
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| 16:45 |
Advancing Immunogenicity Testing: Overcoming Drug Tolerance in a Neutralising Antibody Assay for an mRNA-Based Oncology Therapeutic Juliane Ober-Blobaum, Moderna |
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| 17:15 |
Immunogenicity Risk Assessment and Mitigation Strategy for AAV Gene Therapy Hélène Haegel, Roche |
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| 17:45 | End of Day 1 | |||
Tuesday, March 17th 2026 |
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Session 2: Regulatory Chair: Daniel Kramer, Sanofi |
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| 9:00 |
New Version of the FDA Immunogenicity Guidance (title to be confirmed) Joao Pedras-Vasconcelos, FDA |
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| 9:30 |
Future Direction of Immunogenicity at FDA (title to be confirmed) Susan Kirshner, FDA |
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| 10:00 |
Harmonizing Adalimumab Anti-drug Antibody Assays through WHO International Standards Meenu Wadhwa, Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency |
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| 10:30 | Coffee Break | |||
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Session 3: Immunogenicity of Therapeutic Peptides Chair: Arno Kromminga, BioNTech |
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| 11:00 |
Immunogenicity Risk in Peptide Therapeutics: Navigating Complexity, Prediction tools, and Bioanalytical Strategies Montserrat Puig, Merck Sharp & Dome |
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| 11:30 |
Clinical Pharmacology Perspectives on Immunogenicity of Peptide Drugs Rajabi Mohsen, Novartis |
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| 12:00 |
Aligning Regulatory Expectations on Immunogenicity to Support Peptide Drug Product Approvals Laura Salazar-Fontana, Immunogenicity Integrated |
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| 12:30 | Lunch Break | |||
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Session 4: Immunogenicity Assays Chair: Christopher Tiedje, Bioagilytix |
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| 13:30 |
EIP Immunogenicity Assays and EIP Immunogenicity Risk Assessment Working Group Update Linlin Luo, Merck Sharp & Dome on behalf of EIP Assay Working Group Veerle Snoeck, UCB & Joanna Grudzinska-Goebel, Bayer on behalf of the EIP Immunogenicity Risk Assessment (IRA) Working Group |
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| 13:45 |
Overcoming Unexpected Interference in a Highly Drug-Tolerant and Ultrasensitive ADA-SPEAD Assay Florian Anlauff, Bioagilytix |
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| 14:15 |
PABAD in Practice: Achieving High Drug Tolerance in NAb Assays Lysie Champion, Celerion |
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| 14:45 |
When Generic Assays Succeed (and Fail): Case Studies and a Fit-for-Purpose Strategy for Non-Clinical ADA Support Noor Bodrul, Roche |
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| 15:15 | Coffee Break | |||
| 15:45 |
The Immunogenicity Nexus: Investigating the Predictive Relationship Between Early-Onset ADA Kinetics in NHP and Human Immune Responses Griet Conickx, Sanofi |
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| 16:15 |
Positive Controls in Immunogenicity Assays: Case Studies and Best Practices Esther Biemans, Ardena |
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| 16:45 |
A Drug and Target-Tolerant Hybrid LBA-LC-MS Method for (Semi-)Quantification of ADA Isotopes, Using a Single-Tier Approach Hendrik Folkerts, ICON Bioanalytical Laboratory |
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| 17:15 | End of Day 2 | |||
Wednesday, March 18th 2026 |
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Session 5: Biosimilars Chair: Denise Sickert |
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| 09:00 |
EIP Biosimilar Working Group Update Martin Ullmann, Fesenius Kabi on behalf of EIP |
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| 09:15 |
Establishing in-vitro assays for non-clinical immunogenicity assessment of bio-similars Marc Rosenbaum, Hexal AG |
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| 09:45 |
Title to be confirmed Speaker to be confirmed |
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Session 6: Prediction of immunogenicity Chair: Sofie Pattyn |
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| 10:15 |
EIP NCIRA Working Group Update Sebastian Spindeldreher, Integrated Biologix |
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| 10:30 |
Immunogenicity Risk Assessment: Enabling Quality by Design in Therapeutic Protein Discovery and Development Tim Hickling, Quasor Sophie Tourdot, Pfizer |
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| 11:00 | Coffee Break | |||
| 11:30 |
How to translate pre-clinical in silico immunogenicity profiling results to clinical immunogenicity rates? Unraveling xRNA Immunogenicity: Insights and Future Horizons Michael Gutknecht, Novartis |
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| 12:00 |
Unmasking Hidden Epitopes: Bridging In Silico Prediction and MAPPs Detection in Immunogenicity Assessment Andreas Hollenstein, Roche |
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| 12:30 | Lunch Break | |||
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Advancing Preclinical Immunogenicity Prediction: Machine Learning on Clinical Data and Pathogen Cross-Reactivity Integration Olga Obrezanova, Astra Zeneca |
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| 14:00 |
An Innovative Reductionist Antigen Presenting System to Rapidly Screen Protein Immunogenicity in Human Lysosomes Sergio Gabriele Colangelo, RBM S.p.A. (an affiliate of Merck KGaA) |
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| 14:30 | Coffee Break | |||
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Session 7: Clinical Relevance of Immunogenicity Chair: Noel Smith, Lonza |
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| 15:00 |
Immunogenicity Assessment in Acromegaly Patients Treated with Ready-to-Use, Sustained-Release, Octreotide Subcutaneous Depot K. Järås, Camurus |
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| 15:30 |
Assessment of Long-term Immunogenicity of Lonapegsomatropin in Children With Growth Hormone Deficiency Per Holse Mygind, Ascendis |
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| 16:00 |
Short Talk: Immunogenicity Publication Bias and Its Consequences for Predictive Models: A Call for Transparent Reporting Sophie Tascedda, RC2NB |
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| 16:15 | End of Day 3 | |||
| 17:00 |
Session 8: Social Event Reconvene in the Altis lobby Chair: Barbara Vercruyssen |
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Thursday, March 19th 2026 |
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| Workshop – Parallel Sessions | ||||
| 09:00 |
Deep Dive: Recent Publication “Immunogenicity Risk Assessment for Tailored Mitigation and Monitoring of Biotherapeutics and Biosimilars” Veerle Snoeck, UCB & Joanna Grudzinska-Goebel, Bayer on behalf of the EIP Immunogenicity Risk Assessment (IRA) Working Group |
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| 9:00 |
Deep Dive: Three Recent Publications of the NCIRA Working Group (EIP Recommendations for Dendritic Cell Maturation Assays, MAPPs and T-Cell Assays) Sebastian Spindeldreher, Integrated Biologix on behalf of the EIP NCIRA Working Group |
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| 10:30 | Coffee Break | |||
| 11:00 |
Bring Your Own Problems – Break Out Sessions EIP Team |
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| 12:30 |
Summary and Outlook of the EIP Chairman Daniel Kramer, Sanofi |
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| 12:45 | End of the conference | |||
Hotel accommodation
Altis Grand Hotel
The conference venue. Special rates have been negotiated for conference attendees. Please book via the special EIP link for these rates to be applied.
Rua Castilho 11
1269-072 Lisboa
Portugal
Ibis Lisboa Centro Liberdade
Just next door to the conference venue, a 2 minute walk.
Rua Barata Salgueiro 53
1250-043 Lisboa
Portugal
Avani Avenida Liberdade Lisbon
A 10 minute walk to the conference venue.
Rua Júlio César Machado 7/9
1250-135 Lisboa
Portugal
Ibis Styles Lisboa Centro Marquês de Pombal
A 15 minute walk to the conference venue.
Av. Fontes Pereira de Melo 5
1069-114 Lisboa
Portugal
Sponsors
We are very happy to have the support of our sponsors for this year’s Symposium.
BioAgilytix
Gold sponsor
BioAgilytix is the trusted partner for bioanalytical services throughout every phase of the drug development process. As a leading global bioanalytical laboratory, the company provides established and emerging pharmaceutical and biotechnology organizations with pharmacokinetic (PK), immunogenicity, biomarker, and CMC analytical testing services in a GxP environment. BioAgilytix maintains state-of-the-art laboratories in Durham, North Carolina; Boston, Massachusetts; San Diego, California; Melbourne and Brisbane, Australia; and Hamburg, Germany.
For more information, please visit the BioAgilytix website
Celerion
Gold sponsor
Celerion, an early clinical research organization, has the experience and capacity to exceed your bioanalytical expectations from method development and validation through rapid sample analysis supporting studies from late discovery through preclinical and late stage clinical development. With over 40 years’ experience, laboratories in Zürich, Switzerland and Lincoln, Nebraska USA, combining state-of-the-art technology and scientific expertise to accelerate the drug development by rapidly delivering high-quality data for comprehensive immunogenicity assessments, pharmacokinetics and biomarkers.
For more information, please visit the Celerion website
KCAS Bio
Gold sponsor
KCAS Bio is a leading bioanalytical contract research organization (CRO) with a proven record of advancing drug development worldwide. We have supported more than 315 FDA-approved drugs, developed over 6,200 proprietary and non-proprietary assays, and successfully completed more than 20 FDA audits with no major findings. As a top bioanalytical CRO lab, we continually invest in the latest instrumentation and combine this technical expertise with a consultative approach, ensuring our clients’ goals are achieved with confidence. Our teams also bring specialized expertise in advanced modalities, allowing us to support the evolving needs of modern drug development. By consistently benchmarking and optimizing our operations, we help scientific innovators and investors move forward with greater certainty. With facilities across the US and Europe, along with a strategic alliance in Australia, we provide global sponsors with comprehensive services including bioanalytical, biomarker, immunogenicity, cellular and molecular assay capabilities, as well as clinical kitting and sample management.
For more information, please visit the KCAS Bio website
QPS
Gold sponsor
QPS is a global, full-service, GLP/GCP-compliant contract research organization (CRO) delivering the highest grade of discovery, bioanalysis, preclinical and clinical drug development services. Since 1995, QPS has grown from a small bioanalysis shop into a full-service CRO with 1,200+ employees in the US, Europe, and Asia. Today, QPS offers expanded pharmaceutical contract R&D services with special expertise in pharmacology, DMPK, toxicology, bioanalysis, translational medicine, cell therapy products (such as Leukopaks and PBMCs), clinical trials, and clinical research services. QPS has four advanced bioanalytical facilities in the US, Netherlands, Taiwan and India to serve the evolving needs of the Pharmaceutical and Biotech industries. Our staff are experts in the analysis of conventional matrices (plasma, serum, whole-blood, urine, feces), as well as various animal and human tissues
For more information, please visit the QPS website
Resolian
Gold sponsor
Resolian is a leading global Contract Research Organization (CRO) providing specialized services in GxP and non-regulated bioanalysis, drug metabolism/pharmacokinetic (DMPK), and GMP CMC analytical and materials science. Its team of more than 500 experts across the US, UK, and Australia, Resolian supports pharma and biotech companies’ programs throughout the entire drug development continuum.
For more information, please visit the Resolian website
Svar Life Science
Gold sponsor
Svar Life Science is a Swedish group of companies that invents, develops, and applies the best assay technology for drug development and clinical diagnostics with the goal of delivering new solutions tailored to customer requirements. They offer advanced technology platforms such as Functional Complement Biomarker and Screening assays and Cell-based Reporter Gene assays, as well as unique service models for Bioassays Customization, Custom Cell line Development in combination with GxP Laboratory Services, all designed to meet their customers’ specific project needs.
For more information, please visit the Svar Life Science website
ACM Global Laboratories
Bronze sponsor
ACM Bioanalytical Services, can help optimize your drug development program and ensure that you have the technical insight needed to successfully complete your bioanalytical studies. Our chemists have the expertise and flexibility to assist you with complex assay method development and validation for the quantification of drugs, metabolites, and biomarkers in biological samples. Pharmaceutical research and development is a complex and demanding endeavor. While the pace and scope of scientific information accumulates rapidly, most clinical trials take approximately seven years to complete. However, on average less than 12% of drugs entering clinical testing are approved. To increase the likelihood of success, it is critical to connect with experts that understand the complexities of the industry.
For more information, please visit the ACM Global Laboratories website
ImmuneSpec
Bronze sponsor
ImmuneSpec is your partner for MAPPs.
We combine high-sensitivity immunopeptidomics with optimized workflows to uncover MHC-presented peptides and deliver the most complete immunogenic profile of your biotherapeutic by identifying all putative immunogenic T cell epitopes. ImmuneSpec enables rapid and reliable identification of immunogenic peptides, precisely mapping the peptide regions that trigger an immune response.
Our approach integrates:
- Optimized MHC peptide purification – ensuring efficient solubilization, purification, and extraction.
- Precision mass spectrometry (TimsTOF-ULTRA2) – enabling ultra-precise peptide detection.
- Extensive data analysis pipelines – maximizing the identification of true immunopeptides.
This makes ImmuneSpec the trusted partner for biotech, pharma, and clinicians seeking MAPPs- and immunopeptidomics-based insights into the T cell epitopes that drive immune responses. We deliver powerful data for (unwanted) immunogenicity risk assessment, immunotherapy development, precision medicine, and vaccine research.
For more information, please visit the ImmuneSpec website
Institute Krems Bioanalytics
Bronze sponsor
Krems Bioanalytics is a contract research institute providing cutting-edge bioanalytical services in the fields of immunology, hematology, and oncology since 2014. We have a long-standing expertise in the development and validation of customised and GxP compliant analytical assays for large molecules and vaccines. We offer sample analytics for early and late preclinical studies (R&D or GLP) and for clinical trials (GCP).
For more information, please visit the Institute Krems Bioanalytics website