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2025 Antibody Research Competition – Now Open!

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We are happy to announce that the 2025 Antibody Society Research Competition is officially open to student and postdoctoral members of The Antibody Society. This competition is designed to recognize and support the innovative research contributions of early-career scientists in the field of antibody science.

Competition Details:

We invite students and postdocs to submit a summary of their research on any topic related to antibody science. While traditional poster presentations are welcome, we also encourage creative formats, such as videos or other unique presentations.

Relevant Topics Include

  • Antibody Engineering/Design
  • Antibody Therapeutics
  • Fc Effector Functions
  • Bispecific Antibodies
  • Antibody-Drug Conjugates
  • Adaptive Immune Receptor Repertoires

Prizes for Winners:

Two winners (1 student and 1 postdoc) will be selected based on originality, creativity, scientific merit, and clarity. Each winner will receive:

  • A $400 cash prize
  • Free registration for either:
    • Schrödinger’s online course,
    • Introduction to Computational Antibody Engineering OR
    • Virtual Antibody Engineering & Therapeutics

Submission Guidelines:

  • Open only to student and postdoc members of The Antibody Society
  • Submissions must be your own work, but collaborative research is allowed with permission from co-authors
  • Submissions may include unpublished work or content from papers published within the past six months (with proper copyright permissions)
  • By entering the competition, winners agree to have their work published on The Antibody Society’s website

Important Dates:

  • Start Date: February 1, 2025
  • Submission Deadline: April 15, 2025

Please note that only the first 30 submissions will be considered, so we encourage you to submit early. If you’re not yet a member of The Antibody Society, membership is free for students and postdocs, so take this opportunity to join and participate.

To submit your entry or for more information, please email membership@antibodysociety.org.

We look forward to your participation!

Welcoming Esther Kang as Our New Business Manager at The Antibody Society!

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Esther is a bilingual professional with a strong background in project management, strategic communications, and cross-functional collaboration, with extensive experience working in diverse international environments. Fluent in English and Korean, she specializes in supporting global initiatives, particularly in the areas of education, non-profit management, and most recently at an EV battery start up. Esther has worked with organizations such as Ultium Cells and Jeonbuk National University, where she successfully led cross-departmental projects, facilitated partner relations, and developed training programs.

As the Business Manager at the Antibody Society, Esther will be responsible for overseeing the Society’s operational functions, ensuring the successful execution of TAbS’ business plan, and managing key office systems and procedures. Esther is excited to bring her experience in integrating diverse workforces and advancing organizational objectives to help the Antibody Society further its mission and foster global collaboration within the antibody research community. In her spare time, she is an avid hiker, aspiring plant mom, and food enthusiast.

We wish her the very best as she embarks on this new chapter in her career!

Greetings, antibody enthusiasts and AE&T 2024 attendees!

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As an international non-profit supporting antibody related research and development, we invite you to explore our extensive resources and the latest insights in the field.

Learn more about what we offer:

Whether you’re a long-time member or a first-time visitor, there’s something here for everyone passionate about antibody research and development.

Attending AE&T 2024?

We’re happy to be a proud scientific program partner at AE&T 2024 in San Diego from December 15-18! If you’re around, we’d love to connect with you at our booth (#113). Stop by to grab a goodie and learn more about the latest in Antibody Engineering and Therapeutics.

If you’re in or around the San Diego area and are a member of The Antibody Society, don’t forget that TAbS members receive a 15% discount on registration for all AE&T meetings! For more information about AE&T San Diego 2024, visit: https://informaconnect.com/antibody-engineering-therapeutics/ we look forward to seeing you there!

Not a member yet?

If you’re an employee of one of our corporate sponsors, you can sign up for free and gain access to all the exclusive resources and benefits available to our members. If you’re not an employee of a corporate sponsor and are interested in getting involved, explore our membership levels and sign up today to become part of a global community dedicated to advancing antibody science.

Happy Holidays!

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Bispecific antibodies (bsAbs) are making waves in the biotherapeutics world, especially in oncology and immunotherapy. But how can we accelerate the discovery process and pinpoint the best candidates?

In this webinar, Dr. Francisco Ylera, head of R&D at Bio-Rad Laboratories, will share how SpyLock Technology is revolutionizing bispecific antibody discovery!

You will learn:

• How SpyLock uses the SpyCatcher-SpyTag system to quickly assemble and screen hundreds of bsAbs

• Integration with Bio-Rad’s Pioneer™ Antibody Discovery Platform for high-throughput screening

• A real-world case study showcasing how SpyLock has helped identify the most promising bispecific candidates

This is a great opportunity for anyone looking to stay ahead in bispecific antibody research!

👉 Register here to secure your spot!

About speaker:

Francisco Ylera is the head of the R&D team that generated the Pioneer Antibody Discovery Platform and developed the SpyLock Technology for bispecific generation and screening. He has been with Bio-Rad for over 20 years and works on customer antibody generation projects designing the selection, antibody characterization, and method optimizations. Francisco has contributed to over 25 publications, patents and book chapters, earning more than 480 citations. Francisco holds a diploma in chemistry from RWTH Aachen University, Germany, and a Ph.D. in biochemistry from the Free University Berlin, Germany. After his Ph.D., he did a postdoc at the Harvard Institute of Medicine, Boston, USA.

https://www.antibodysociety.org/upcoming-webinars/19183/

Welcoming Kristen McPike to the TAbS team!

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We are very pleased to announce that Kristen McPike has joined us as a Program and Alliance Manager.

Kristen has a Bachelors of Science in Biology from Loyola University Chicago and a Masters of Science in Anatomy from Howard University College of Medicine. Kristen is passionate about communicating about science and medicine. She loves using the skills she developed throughout her education and during her previous role as a Project Manager with AstraZeneca’s Lung Immuno-oncology (IO) Team to help teams and organizations work more efficiently. In addition to this, Kristen co-founded a 501c3 called Black in Anatomy and runs her own tutoring business where she’s supported over 100 students in STEM related coursework. In her spare time, Kristen loves biking, swimming, hiking, fostering cats, and traveling the world with her fiancee. We wish Kristen all the best in her new role!