Industry Innovation Series | Biotech Solutions for Cancer Therapeutics
Event status:
Innovating together: Industry solutions for the future of cancer therapeutics.- Date:
- Wednesday 17 September 2025 05:00 pm until Wednesday 17 September 2025 07:00 pm (Add to calendar)
- Contact:
- Industry Engagement
industry.engagement@latrobe.edu.au - Presented by:
- La Trobe University, BioNTech SE, Cell Therapies Pty Ltd and Olivia Newton-John Cancer Research Institute
- Type of Event:
- Public
Part of the La Trobe Industry Innovation Series, ‘Biotech Solutions for Cancer Therapeutics’ brings together industry leaders and academics for an in-depth exploration of latest breakthroughs in oncology - from advanced immunotherapies and precision molecular treatments to mRNA-based therapies, CRISPR-enabled target discovery, and innovations in lipid nanoparticle delivery. Discover how cutting-edge tools like functional genomics and vaccine-inspired delivery systems are accelerating the development of next-generation cancer treatments.
The evening sets the scene for collaboration, innovation, and strengthening the collective impact of the biotech community in overcoming the most significant hurdles in cancer care.
What to Expect:
- Presentations from leading biotech and research experts from BioNTech SE, Olivia Newton-John Cancer Research Institute and Cell Therapies Pty Ltd.
- Insights into emerging technologies and therapeutic strategies
- A look into the future of personalised and precision oncology
- Opportunities for networking and collaboration
- Interactive Q&A session with event speakers
This event is ideal for biotech professionals, researchers, oncologists, industry leaders, policymakers, and anyone involved in or passionate about advancing cancer therapies.
Details
Date: Wednesday 17 September 2025, 5 – 7pm
Venue: Digital Innovation Hub (L2, Jenny Graves Building, Melbourne Campus), Map Ref: 8G
Format: In-person
Cost: Free
Speakers and topics
Dr Sarah Herridge, Director, Research and Scientific Affairs, BioNTech SE
'mRNA Therapies in Oncology'
Dr Christina Koenig, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Olivia Newton-John Cancer Research Institute
'Unlocking Cancer Targets with CRISPR Innovation'
Dr Yi (David) Ju, Head of the Nanomedicine and Gene Therapeutics Laboratory, Olivia Newton-John Cancer Research Institute and Senior Research Fellow, La Trobe University
'Engineering Lipid Nanoparticles for mRNA Delivery: Lessons from Vaccines, Applications in Therapy'
Snapshot: Industry Innovation Series
La Trobe University proudly presents the Industry Innovation Series.
Each session will feature a one-hour lecture-style presentation – followed by audience Q&A and networking opportunities – focusing on a critical topic, such as agriculture, health and wellbeing, biotechnology and digital innovation. Pivotal research outcomes and industry insights will be spotlighted, as well as technology innovations and impactful partnership opportunities.
Global impact needs to start somewhere, so we’re making it happen right here and now. At La Trobe, we’re not just shaping the future – we’re a community of industry professionals, researchers, academics and graduates who are on-the-ground transforming lives every day, including today.
The Industry Innovation Series is curated to support and inform industry professionals working within or seeking to learn more about the highlighted fields, and the opportunities available to drive innovation and success.
Digital Innovation Hub, La Trobe University
Level 2, Jenny Graves Building, Melbourne Campus
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