BOLD Innovation That Matters: Episode 3
June 14, 2023

BOLD Innovation That Matters: Episode 3

Date and time

July 27, 2023 ~ July 27, 2023

8:00 AM – 10:00 AM PDT and 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM PDT

WuXi AppTec was honored to have hosted the BOLD Innovation That Matters: Episode 3 virtual event. Over 30 experts from the life science field joined us to share their bold ideas, bold actions, and progress in tackling global challenges related to cancer, CNS disorders, and rare diseases.


During the event, these experts had thought-provoking discussions on various topics, including Breaking Barriers in Cancer R&D, Overcoming CNS Challenges, and Leading the New Generation in Rare Disease Intervention. They also showcased the latest advancements in treatments for cancer, CNS disorders, and rare diseases. The discussions were led by some of the life science industry’s most inspiring thought leaders and CEOs. Their shared insights addressed innovative approaches to common scientific obstacles that can enable efficiencies across our collective pursuits of breakthroughs for patients.


We want to say a big thank you to all the guest speakers for sharing their valuable insights and knowledge with us. We also appreciate all of you who tuned in to participate and helped make this event such a great success!


WuXi AppTec is committed to fostering innovation as a dedicated enabler, a trusted partner, and an active contributor to advancing breakthroughs for patients. By working together, we can think boldly and act boldly in addressing global health challenges!


We look forward to seeing you at future WuXi AppTec online and in-person events!

Agenda
  • 08:00 AM - 08:05 AM Welcome

    Hui Cai, Program Chair and Vice President, WuXi AppTec

  • 08:05 AM - 08:20 AM Breaking Barriers in Cancer R&D

    Jorge Conde, General Partner, Andreessen Horowitz

    Sara Tolaney, Chief, Division of Breast Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute; Associate Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School

  • 08:20 AM - 08:50 AM Spotlight I: The Next Wave of Cancer Therapeutics

    Jake Becraft, CEO & Co-Founder, Strand Therapeutics

    Gina Chapman, President & CEO, CARGO Therapeutics

    Neil Dhawan, CEO & Co-Founder, Totus Medicines

    Brian Gladsden, CEO, Mosaic Therapeutics

    Roberto Iacone, CEO, Alentis Therapeutics

    Bent Jakobsen, CEO, Founder and Board Director, Accession Therapeutics

    Lori Lyons-Williams, President & CEO, Abdera Therapeutics

    Richard Markus, President & CEO, Dantari

    Szabolcs Nagy, Co-Founder & CEO, Turbine

    Bin Zou, Founder & CEO, Axcynsis Therapeutics; Adjunct Associate Professor, National University of Singapore

  • 08:50 AM - 09:05 AM Overcoming CNS Challenges

    Rudolph Tanzi, Joseph P. and Rose F. Kennedy Professor of Neurology, Harvard Medical School; Vice-Chair, Neurology, MGH

    Steve Yang, Co-CEO, WuXi AppTec

  • 09:05 AM - 09:25 AM Spotlight II: The Next Wave of CNS Disease Therapeutics

    Stewart Campbell, CEO, Axial Therapeutics

    Gong Chen, Founder, NeuExcell Therapeutics

    Dee Datta, Co-Founder & CEO, Switch Therapeutics

    Cuong Do, CEO, BioVie; Chairman, M6P Therapeutics

    Amit Etkin, Founder & CEO, Alto Neuroscience

    Carmine Stengone, President & CEO, Pipeline Therapeutics

    Cedric Ververken, CEO, Confo Therapeutics

  • 09:25 AM - 09:40 AM Leading the New Generation in Rare Disease Intervention

    Brian Bronk, Head of Business Development, Neurology, Rare Diseases, Technology Platforms and R&D Transactions, Sanofi Partnering

    Michael Hayden, CEO, Prilenia

  • 09:40 AM - 10:00 AM Spotlight III: The Next Wave of Rare Disease Therapeutics

    Djordje Filipovic, CEO, AB2 Bio

    Harri Järveläinen, COO, Ractigen Therapeutics

    Nerissa Kreher, CMO, Entrada Therapeutics

    Brian McVeigh, Chairman, CEO & Co-Founder, Code Biotherapeutics

    Kristof Vercruysse, CEO, TargED Biopharmaceuticals

    Hanadie Yousef, CEO & Co-Founder, Juvena Therapeutics

  • 10:00 AM - 10:05 AM Closing Remarks

    Richard Soll, Head of Boston Office and Senior Advisor of Strategic Initiatives, WuXi AppTec

Speakers
  • Hui Cai
    Hui Cai
    Program Chair and Vice President, WuXi AppTec
  • Jorge Conde
    Jorge Conde
    General Partner, Andreessen Horowitz
  • Sara Tolaney
    Sara Tolaney
    Chief, Division of Breast Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute; Associate Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School
  • Jake Becraft
    Jake Becraft
    CEO & Co-Founder, Strand Therapeutics
  • Gina Chapman
    Gina Chapman
    President & CEO, CARGO Therapeutics
  • Neil Dhawan
    Neil Dhawan
    CEO & Co-Founder, Totus Medicines
  • Brian Gladsden
    Brian Gladsden
    CEO, Mosaic Therapeutics
  • Roberto Iacone
    Roberto Iacone
    CEO, Alentis Therapeutics
  • Bent Jakobsen
    Bent Jakobsen
    CEO, Founder and Board Director, Accession Therapeutics
  • Lori Lyons-Williams
    Lori Lyons-Williams
    President & CEO, Abdera Therapeutics
  • Richard Markus
    Richard Markus
    President & CEO, Dantari
  • Szabolcs Nagy
    Szabolcs Nagy
    Co-Founder & CEO, Turbine
  • Bin Zou
    Bin Zou
    Founder & CEO, Axcynsis Therapeutics; Adjunct Associate Professor, National University of Singapore
  • Rudolph Tanzi
    Rudolph Tanzi
    Joseph P. and Rose F. Kennedy Professor of Neurology, Harvard Medical School; Vice-Chair, Neurology, MGH
  • Steve Yang
    Steve Yang
    Co-CEO, WuXi AppTec
  • Stewart Campbell
    Stewart Campbell
    CEO, Axial Therapeutics
  • Gong Chen
    Gong Chen
    Founder, NeuExcell Therapeutics
  • Dee Datta
    Dee Datta
    Co-Founder & CEO, Switch Therapeutics
  • Cuong Do
    Cuong Do
    CEO, BioVie; Chairman, M6P Therapeutics
  • Amit Etkin
    Amit Etkin
    Founder & CEO, Alto Neuroscience
  • Carmine Stengone
    Carmine Stengone
    President & CEO, Pipeline Therapeutics
  • Cedric Ververken
    Cedric Ververken
    CEO, Confo Therapeutics
  • Brian Bronk
    Brian Bronk
    Head of Business Development, Neurology, Rare Diseases, Technology Platforms and R&D Transactions, Sanofi Partnering
  • Michael Hayden
    Michael Hayden
    CEO, Prilenia
  • Djordje Filipovic
    Djordje Filipovic
    CEO, AB2 Bio
  • Harri Järveläinen
    Harri Järveläinen
    COO, Ractigen Therapeutics
  • Nerissa Kreher
    Nerissa Kreher
    CMO, Entrada Therapeutics
  • Brian McVeigh
    Brian McVeigh
    Chairman, CEO & Co-Founder, Code Biotherapeutics
  • Kristof Vercruysse
    Kristof Vercruysse
    CEO, TargED Biopharmaceuticals
  • Hanadie Yousef
    Hanadie Yousef
    CEO & Co-Founder, Juvena Therapeutics
  • Richard Soll
    Richard Soll
    Head of Boston Office and Senior Advisor of Strategic Initiatives, WuXi AppTec
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