FREE KNOWLEDGE EVENT

Predicting Immune Responses

An Open Knowledge Event on More Effective Drug Development and Personalised Therapies

Vixen Bio invites you to join its first free scientific networking and knowledge event just across the Technology Park in Zwijnaarde, Ghent!
At Vixen Bio, we believe innovation begins with sharing experiences, learning new methodologies, and expanding knowledge together. Whether you’re new to the field or an experienced researcher, science keeps evolving -and we’re here to make it accessible for all innovators.

Our open event will focus on advanced immune analytics and novel approaches to (bio-)assays that accelerate drug development toward safer and more effective therapies.

Join us

Location
Across Technology Park, Bollebergen 2B, Zwijnaaerde (Ghent)

Date and Time
13 november 2025, 16:00 – 19:00

You won’t just hear from us – two keynote speakers will present their pioneering research, and we invite you to engage, ask questions, and share your own insights. Together we can shape the future of faster and smarter development – and ultimately, better patient healthcare.

Agenda

16:00 – 16:30
Welcome & Registration / Networking

16:30 – 16:45
Introduction to Vixen Bio
Real-time immunological insights: Services & Technology
Speaker: Sarah Parmentier, Vixen Bio

16:45 – 17:15
Introduction to RIC
Presentation of hybrid assay as a powerful tool for antibody characterisation
Speakers: Matthijs Verstraeten (RIC), Hannah Dewerchin (Vixen Bio)

17:15 – 17:45
Autoimmunity: Affinity Maturation as a Biomarker
Stratifying SLE according to disease severity
Speaker: Carole Nagant, Phn. Biol., CHU Brugmann

17:45 – 18:00
Looking Ahead: Personalized Therapy
Functional bioassays as smart patient selection tools in clinical trials
Speaker: Filip Delport, CTO, Vixen Bio

18:00 – 19:00
Networking Reception – Drinks & Discussions

Why attend?

Industry experts

Learn from industry experts through real-world case studies and technical
insights, from discovery to clinical applications.

Cutting-edge solutions

Discover cutting-edge solutions for antibody characterization and biosimilar
development.

Strategy

Explore strategies for personalized therapies, patient selection, and trial
success.

Network

Network with peers and leaders from biopharma, CROs, and translational
research.

Event highlights

We offer a comprehensive range of advanced features designed to streamline your processes and boost efficiency. From intuitive user interface to seamless integration, our software provides everything you need to optimize your workflow and achieve exceptional results.

Advanced immunoassays revealing the true impact of antibodies
Structure & affinity synergy for antibody validation
Affinity as a prognostic biomarker in an autoimmune disease
Assay development & outsourcing solutions for every stage of drug development
Networking reception with peers and industry leaders

Who should join?

This knowledge event is for:

– CRO & Biopharma thought leaders and scientists
– Translational researchers
– Innovative sourcing and lab managers

Turn immune insights into real clinical impact – join us for an afternoon of science, collaboration, and innovation.