The challenges in immuno-oncology (I/O) drug development require deep scientific insights, generation and analysis of complex biological data, new state-of-the art technologies and both logistical & operational support across continents. The goal of immuno-oncology drug developers is to turn precision medicine into action, bringing life-changing therapies to patients.

In this webinar originally held on October 4 our experts discuss the use of Immunohistochemistry (IHC), Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS), and Flow Cytometry (FCM) within immuno-oncology, and how they can offer the comprehensive insights required for I/O clinical trials.

Speakers

• Jérôme Sallette, PhD, CSO Cerba Research
• Shu Jen Chen, PhD, CSO ACT Genomics
• Sofie Vandevyver, PhD, Head of Business Operations & Marketing Cerba Research
• George Wei, PhD, Vice President R&D ACT Genomics
• Renaud Burrer, PhD, Head of Histopathology Cerba Research
• Nithianandan Selliah, PhD, Global Head Flow Cytometry Cerba Research

Are you using the right Covid-19 test? In the race to contain the COVID-19 pandemic, efficient detection of SARS-CoV-2 was and still remains the cornerstone. On January 23, the first in-house RT-PCR assay was published, quickly followed by the development of multiple commercial kits.

During the webinar, our Cerba biologists will walk participants through the overview of our available testing, discuss the reliability of tests, the current limits in Covid-19 testing, and which sample is the most efficient in each case.

Lastly, Cerba Research’s partner Fulgent will discuss NGS testing and how much we know about the analysis of the virus and its mutations.

On November 16, 2021 Cerba Research and Akoya Biosciences held a webinar on how to analyze multiple biomarkers using Immunohistochemistry (IHC). The session was a deep dive in the Tissue Microenvironment (TME) with multiplex IF (Opal™) technology, discovering how to visualize, analyze, and quantify multiple phenotypes in situ.

As part of a long-standing collaboration with Akoya Biosciences, we agreed to test our pre-validated 6-plex panel kits, including one suitable for carcinoma immune-contexture investigations (CD8, CD68, FoxP3, PD1, PD-L1, PanCK). We were also able to put into practice Akoya’s pre-set imaging protocol on the Vectra® Polaris™ and related data analysis algorithm with inForm® software.

Speakers

• Ivan Masetto, PhD, Field Application Scientist South of Europe at Akoya Biosciences
• Maroua Tliba, Image Analyst at Cerba Research

Despite the growing prevalence of NASH, there are currently no approved treatments for the disease beyond liver transplant. The constellation of risk factors for NASH has generated a multitude of targets and there is an obvious need to bring promising treatments through clinical trials and to patients quickly. 

In light of the global COVID-19 (SARS-Cov-2) pandemic, the search for a treatment or vaccine has become urgent and critical. Cerba Research, together with all its partners, is widely using COVID-19 diagnostic tests to detect the virus in patients. In addition, we are assisting in making testing available in clinical trials globally.

Please, feel free to reach out to us if our COVID-19 capabilities and overall understanding of coronavirus pathogenesis can help advance the development of your treatment.

CerbACT Asia empowers precision medicine development and drives better patient outcomes by applying deep biomarker expertise to research & clinical development strategies, combining the strengths of Cerba Research and ACT Genomics. We are enabled by cutting edge technologies in Flow Cytometry (FCM), Immunohistochemistry (IHC), and PBMC/cell isolations, while functioning as a central laboratory in the APAC region. Working with biotech, pharma, government and nongovernmental organizations, our team is ready to turn precision medicine into action!

With Cerba’s network spanning five continents, team up with our experienced scientists to generate early insights and direct the course of your complex trial.

Our locations consist of cutting-edge laboratories that provide a full portfolio of specialty laboratory testing, anchored by seven centers in the Americas, Europe, Africa, and Asia-Pacific regions. With consistent, high-quality data and a road map to the patients you need, we empower you to develop personalized medicines and diagnostic solutions that will change lives worldwide.

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