Paul Parren | EVP and Head of R&D
Lava Therapeutics

Paul Parren, EVP and Head of R&D, Lava Therapeutics

Prof. Paul W.H.I. Parren, (Lava therapeutics and Leiden University Medical Center, the Netherlands) is dedicated to translate antibody biology and immunotherapy knowledge into innovative therapeutics and technologies. Prof. Parren studied Biology at the University of Amsterdam where he obtained an MSc in Experimental Oncology (cum laude) in 1987 and a PhD in 1992. Next, he was a Postdoc, Assistant Professor and Associate Professor in the department of Immunology at The Scripps Research Institute in La Jolla, California, where he interrogated the human antibody response in protection against viral infections. From 2002-2017, he served in the positions of Vice President, Senior Vice President and Scientific Director at the biotechnology company Genmab in Utrecht, where he headed preclinical R&D leading to the development of the approved therapeutic antibodies ofatumumab (Arzerra) and daratumumab (DARZALEX), and several clinically translated technologies aimed at improving antibody therapy including bispecific and effector-function enhanced antibodies. In 2015, he became a Professor of Molecular Immunology at the Leiden University Medical Center in Leiden. Since 2018, he is EVP and head of R&D at the start-up biotech Lava Therapeutics where he develops novel bispecific T-cell engagers for cancer therapy. He also provides drug development, patent and investment advice as an independent biotech consultant.

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There are two parts to the Festival of Biologics: the five world-class international conferences covering Antibodies, Immunotherapy, BioSimilars, Clinical Trials, and High Potency APIs; and an exhibition featuring the most exciting technology and solutions for pharma and biotech. There is a registration fee to attend the conferences. To visit the exhibition is free.

 

Conference 29 - 31 October • Exhibition & Seminars 29 - 31 October

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