Cambridge Healthtech Institute’s 17th Annual
Characterization for Novel Biotherapeutics
Workflows, Strategies, and Technologies for Analyzing Emerging Protein Modalities
May 13-14, 2027
Rapid innovation in protein engineering is driving an explosion of new antibody and protein formats—from bispecifics and T cell engagers to Fc-engineered antibodies, alternative antibody scaffolds, and engineered enzyme therapeutics, alongside next-generation antibody-drug, oligonucleotide, and radionuclide conjugates. The Characterization for Novel Biotherapeutics conference will spotlight the analytical strategies, regulatory expectations, and quality frameworks needed to evaluate these complex products. Sessions will explore chain-pairing and mispairing analytics for bispecific and multispecific formats, effector function and half-life characterization for engineered Fc and fusion proteins, and advances in linker, payload, and conjugation-site characterization for emerging antibody conjugates. Attendees will also gain insight into strategies for building a characterization approach from scratch on molecules that don't fit any established format. This program offers a comprehensive look at how cutting-edge analytics are enabling the next generation of protein therapeutics to reach patients safely and efficiently.
Coverage will include, but is not limited to:
- Alternative & Non-Standard Antibody Formats
- Bispecifics and Multispecifics
- Characterization Strategies for Undefined & First-in-Class Protein Formats
- Engineered Fc Formats
- Enzyme Replacement & Engineered Enzyme Therapeutics
- Fusion, Heterodimeric & Cytokine-Based Formats
- New and Novel Antibody Conjugates
- T Cell Engagers
The deadline for priority consideration is October 23, 2026.
All proposals are subject to review by session chairpersons and/or the Scientific Advisory Committee to ensure the overall quality of the conference program. Additionally, as per Cambridge Healthtech Institute’s policy, a select number of vendors and consultants who provide products and services will be offered opportunities for podium presentation slots based on a variety of Corporate Sponsorships.
Opportunities for Participation:
- To submit a podium presentation, please click here.
- To become a sponsor, click here.
- To present a poster, click here.
- To sign up to attend, click here.