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Webinar

Beyond Conventional Neoantigen Discovery: Expanding the Search for Clinically Relevant Targets with AI

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60 Minutes

Neoantigen-based therapies are rapidly advancing and have emerged as a promising approach in precision immuno-oncology. As the field evolves, the challenge is no longer generating candidate neoantigens, but identifying those most likely to drive meaningful clinical outcomes. While many discovery efforts focus on conventional mutation-derived targets, emerging evidence suggests that additional sources of tumor-specific antigens may hold significant therapeutic potential. However, expanding the neoantigen search space also increases the complexity of target identification and prioritization. In this webinar, we will discuss recent developments shaping the neoantigen landscape, explore key challenges in discovering clinically relevant targets, and examine the growing role of artificial intelligence in addressing these challenges. We will also introduce IMMUNASIGHT®, NEC Bio's AI-powered neoantigen discovery platform and its potential applications in next-generation immunotherapy research.

Speakers

Hugues Fontenelle

Hugues Fontenelle

Hugues Fontenelle is Bioinformatics Architect & Liaison at NEC Bio in Norway. He designs the clinical bioinformatics systems behind IMMUNASIGHT®, NEC's neoantigen prediction platform, and the regulated analysis pipelines supporting NEC's immune neoantigen therapy programmes. He has built bioinformatics pipelines for 15 years, the last eight on neoantigen prediction, and has held engineering, management and architecture roles in the NEC group since 2018. He co-authored the Phase I trial of TG4050, published in Nature Communications in 2026.

akhilesh sharma

Akhilesh Sharma

Akhilesh Sharma is the Marketing Lead at NEC Bio, where he drives strategic partnerships, and market development initiatives for NEC Bio's AI-powered drug discovery solutions. His responsibilities span business development, scientific marketing, and external collaborations supporting NEC Bio's portfolio, including IMMUNASIGHT®, NEC's neoantigen discovery platform. Prior to joining NEC Bio, Akhilesh held roles across research and development, quality control, and management consulting within the pharmaceutical and life sciences industries. He brings over 17 years of experience spanning science, strategy, and business, with a focus on translating innovative technologies into opportunities for biopharma partnerships and clinical impact.

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