Panel Discussion: How Can We Improve Clinical Translation by Bridging the Gap Between Preclinical & Human Studies

11:00 am - Thursday 21st January 2027

  • Discuss common causes of translational disconnect in efficacy, durability, safety, and immunogenicity from preclnical studies to humans
  • Compare the strengths and limitations of rodent, rabbit, minipig, and nonhuman primate models for disease modeling, PK/PD characterization, biodistribution, and safety assessment.
  • Discuss the potential of organoids, microphysiological systems, ex vivo human ocular tissues, and computational modeling to complement or replace traditional animal studies.
  • Discuss common deficiencies, evidence gaps, or study design limitations that lead to regulatory questions, delays, or clinical holds for preclinical IND packages

Speakers:

Founder
The Centers for Advanced Surgical Exploration (CASEx)
Head of Ocular In Vivo Translational Sciences
Sanofi
Vice President & Head of Clinical Development
Surrozen