7:45 am Networking Breakfast

Synopsis

Join us for a vibrant Breakfast Networking Session that promises a delightful start to your day. Enjoy a warm and welcoming atmosphere as you connect with fellow professionals over a special breakfast spread, the perfect setting to forge and consolidate new connections

8:25 am Chair’s Opening Remarks

Examining “Remittive” Therapy in Dermatology to Revolutionize the Dermatology Landscape

8:30 am Panel Discussion: Defining Remittive Therapy in Dermatology: Perspectives from Industry Experts

  • Esther Garcia Gil Director, Global Clinical Development, Almirall
  • John Harris Professor & Chair Department of Dermatology, University of Massachusetts Medical School
  • Subhashis Banerjee Vice-President, Disease Area Head, Rheumatology and Dermatology, Bristol Myers Squibb
  • Scott Plevy Executive Vice President, Head of Discovery and Therapeutic Lead, Gastroenterology, Protagonist Therapeutics

Synopsis

  • Although an attractive goal, how realistic is being symptom free whilst being treatment free?
  • What does remission actually look like in a dermatology context? Is remittive therapy economically viable? How do you price a drug that cures disease?
  • Does remission include an absence of psychological symptoms?

9:00 am Can we use Blood-Based Biomarkers in Dermatology to Aid Personalized Medicine and Drug Development?

  • Mayuur Bajaj Senior Manager, Scientific Alliances & Business Development - Fibro-Inflammatory Diseases, Nordic Bioscience

Synopsis

  • Pathology associated collagen biomarkers for disease progression and pharmacodynamics in clinical research
  • Collagen mutations: measuring biomarkers associated with the mutations that cause skin diseases 

9:30 am Exploring the Translation of the Definition of Remission in Psoriasis to Atopic Dermatitis

Synopsis

  • Detailing aryl hydrocarbon receptor agonism biology and how it induces long standing therapeutic effects
  • Exploring the remittive effect in psoriasis – lessons from PSOARING
  • Atopic Dermatitis – potential translation of remittive effect & disease state differences

10:00 am Roundtable Discussion: What is Remission to you?

Synopsis

This interactive session gives you the opportunity to be part of the discussion, get ready to share ideas and learn from your peers. Amongst your tables, talking points to consider include:

  • How do you define remission?
  • How should we measure if a therapy is truly remittive – will this be purely clinical or biological?
  • Will there be biological endpoints which allow proof of remission?
  • How close are we to applying remittive therapy – 5, 10 or 15 years?

10:30 am Morning Break & Networking

Unveiling the Dermatology Landscape: Exploring Trends, Targets and Modalities for Strategic Insights

Track A

11:00 am Combining Neuroscience & Immunology: Exploring the Neuro-immune Circuitry Behind Itch & Inflammation by Targeting IL-13Rα with Eblasakimab

  • Ferda Cevikbas Head of Translational Sciences, ASLAN Pharmaceuticals

Synopsis

  • Exploring cytokines related to itch to bridge the gap between neurology and immunology
  • Hearing about current candidates in development looking to harness this novel mechanism utilizing ex vivo human models of disease that are translatable to in vivo conditions

11:30 am First-in-Class: Evaluating the Efficacy & Safety of an Oral Selective Allosteric Tyrosine Kinase 2 (TYK2) Inhibitor in Dermatologic & Other Conditions

  • Subhashis Banerjee Vice-President, Disease Area Head, Rheumatology and Dermatology, Bristol Myers Squibb

Synopsis

  • Exploring the mechanism of action of deucravacitinib and its impact on biomarkers and clinical outcomes in psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis
  • Delineating the distinct safety profile of deucravacitinib
  • Dermatology and beyond: exploring TYK2 inhibition in other chronic inflammatory disorders

12:00 pm Market Leading Results from Phase 2 Clinical Trial: Multi-Target Therapeutics in Atopic Dermatitis and Epidermolysis Bullosa

  • Neal Koller Chief Executive Officer, Alphyn Biologics

Synopsis

  • Discover the innovative multi-target therapeutics with market-leading results in Atopic Dermatitis and Epidermolysis Bullosa
  • Uncover the robust clinical evidence supporting multiple mechanisms of action, including anti-inflammatory, anti-itch, and antibacterial properties
  • Dive into the comprehensive safety profile of AB101-a, a game-changer for Atopic Dermatitis

Track B

11:00 am Exploring Transepidermal Delivery of siRNA: A New Paradigm in Dermatology Drug Development

Synopsis

  • Discovering new technology for transepidermal delivery of large molecules
  • Evaluate an innovative transepidermal delivery of siRNA in the skin
  • Unraveling tissue retention and efficacy of SiRNA
  • Discussing ex vivo and in vivo efficacy for dermatologic diseases

11:30 am Developing the First-in-Class Topical “Soft” BET Inhibitor for the Treatment of Non-Segmental Vitiligo

  • Iain Stuart Chief Scientific Officer, VYNE Therapeutics

Synopsis

  • Interrogating the role of the bromodomain and end terminal family of proteins and reviewing in vivo and ex vivo non-clinical efficacy of VYN201
  • Advancing the application of a soft drug and target tissue strategy to focus on-target effect and mitigate toxicity
  • Reviewing a Phase 1a/b study in healthy volunteers and patients with non-segmental vitiligo to inform future advances in using BET inhibitors

12:00 pm Utilizing mTOR Inhibitors to Stabilize Intermediate Filaments in Epidermolysis Bullosa

Synopsis

  • Examining the role of mechanistic target of rapamycin (mTOR) in Epidermolysis Bullosa to unveil the rationale behind mTOR inhibition
  • Exploring mTOR inhibitor’s ability to degrade and remove mutant keratins through stimulation of autophagy
  • The promise of BM-3103 in orphan diseases as a novel approach to treating unmet needs

12:30 pm Lunch Break

1:30 pm Introducing CLE-400; Topical Alpha-2- Adrenergic Agonist as a First-in- Class Treatment for Localized Chronic Pruritus

Synopsis

  • Exploring activation of α2 adrenergic receptors on skin nociceptors in attenuating neural itch signaling
  • Detailing the effects of CLE-400 in preclinical pharmacological models
  • Presenting Notalgia Ptaresthetica as the first indication for CLE 400’s clinical development

2:00 pm From Scientific Insight to Clinical Results – the IL-17A & IL-17F Inhibiting Nanobody® Sonelokimab in Hidradenitis Suppurativa

  • Kristian Reich Chief Scientific Officer, MoonLake Immunotherapeutics AG

Synopsis

  • Unravelling the pathophysiology of HS lesions – evidence for a role of IL-17F in HS inflammatory lesions
  • Why penetration matters – new concepts around immune hotspots in inflammatory skin diseases
  • Translational validation – clinical data from a phase 2 study of the IL-17A and IL-17F inhibiting Nanobody® sonelokimab in HS

Redefining Reimbursement to Improve Investment & Fund Dermatological Development

2:30 pm Raising the Standards & Raising the Capital: Navigating a Dynamic Capital Market

  • Humberto Antunes Partner, Gore Range Capital & Former Chief Executive Officer, Galderma

Synopsis

  • What do investors look for in dermatological indications? How do you present a case for investment in a highly competitive market?
  • Navigating the commercial opportunity in rare dermatological diseases

3:00 pm Bridging Science and Economics: Leveraging Real-World Evidence for Payer Engagement in Dermatology

  • Janine Fournier Senior Director, Medical Value and Access, Dermavant Sciences

Synopsis

  • Exploring the significance of RWE in demonstrating the efficacy and safety
  • Discussing effective payer engagement strategies to demonstrate the value proposition of dermatological interventions through scientific evidence, including RWE
  • Highlighting the importance of bridging the gap between scientific research and economic considerations to inform payer decision-making and enhance access to innovative dermatological therapies.

3:30 pm Chairs Closing Remarks