Hear from David Blakey, Chief Scientist at AstraZeneca at RNA Therapeutics 2015

LONDON - Dec. 10, 2014 - PRLog -- Next generation ASO technology is on track to become a key therapeutic modality to modulate intractable oncology targets, according to clinical data to be presented at the 6th annual RNA Therapeutics conference.

Hear more from David Blakey, Chief Scientist at AstraZeneca in a keynote presentation entitled: Tackling Intractable targets in oncology – progress towards viable therapeutic oligonucleotides platforms. David Blackey, who has over 25 years’ experience in oncology drug discover, will be explaining how ASO chemistries have limited robust activity in tumors, demonstrating robust target knock down in multiple preclinical cancer models including primary tumour explants and human tumour xenografts.

This event will provide an opportunity for attendees to research better delivery systems, look to maximise return on investment, develop RNA therapeutics for rare diseases and protect biotech innovation. Furthermore, RNA Therapeutics 2015 will draw from expert opinions, showcase the latest technology and inform delegates of new strategies and best practice in clearing the path to market from cell to sales.

Key Speakers will Include:

• Claude Paul Malvy, Professor, Universite Paris Sud
• Joerg Kaufmann, Chief Scientific Officer, Silence Therapeutics
• Bo Rode Hansen, VP, Drug Discovery & Alliance, Roche
• Rodger Novak, CEO, CRISPR Therapeutics
• Annemieke Aartsma-Rus, Associate Professor, Leiden University Medical Center
• Nagy Habib, Chairman and Co Founder, MiNa Therapeutics
• David Blakey, Chief Scientist, AstraZeneca

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RNA Therapeutics
16 – 17 February 2015
Marriott Regents Park Hotel, London UK
http://www.smi-online.co.uk/goto/2015rna13.asp

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