Dr Ivan Mascanfroni | Senior Scientist, Immunology Biologics
AbbVie

Dr Ivan Mascanfroni, Senior Scientist, Immunology Biologics, AbbVie

My interest in health and science led me to pursue a doctoral degree in Immunology, a field that I find fascinating. I initiated my scientific carrier studying the relationship between hormones and the immune system. Following the completion of my PhD studies I became interested in neuroimmunology and multiple sclerosis. During my first postdoc I studied the role of Galectin-1-glycan interactions in the regulation of microglial activation, brain inflammation and neurodegeneration, finding potential therapeutic implications for relapsing-remitting and secondary progressive MS. Then I joined the Center for Neurologic Diseases, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School where I studied the factors that control T cell activation and polarization by DCs relevant for the pathologic processes involved in MS and identified new targets for therapeutic intervention. At AbbVie, I am currently interested in the bi-specific targeted delivery of biologics for the treatment of Inflammatory Bowel Disease.

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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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