Speaker Profile
M.D., Chief Scientist, Founder and Board Co-Chair, Altos Labs
Biography
Dr. Klausner formerly directed the National Cancer Institute and has held leadership positions at the Gates Foundation, the Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy, and Juno Therapeutics. A co-founder of GRAIL, Mindstrong, and Lyell, Dr. Klausner's career spans extensive contributions to cancer research, cell biology, and global health. His focus is on translating cutting-edge scientific discoveries into transformative medical innovations. His leadership continues to shape the biotechnology industry with a focus on innovation in healthcare and disease treatment.
Session Abstract – PMWC 2025 Silicon Valley
Track 1 - February 6 9.00 A.M.-4.30 P.M.
Track Chair: Maggie Chapman, Labcorp
- Cross-Application of Oncology Drugs in Rare Diseases
- Razelle Kurzrock, Medical College of Wisconsin
- PMWC 2025 Award Ceremony
Luminary Honoree: David R. Liu, Broad Institute & Crystal Mackal, Stanford University
Pioneer Honoree: Drew Weissman, Penn Medicine
- Keynote: Base Editing, Prime Editing, and Targeted Gene Integration: Precision Therapeutic Genome Editingn
- David R. Liu, Broad Institute
- Breakthroughs in Cancer Immunotherapy: mRNA Vaccines and CAR T-Cell Advances (PANEL)
Chair: Rick Klausner, Altos Labs
- Drew Weissman, Penn Medicine
- Ira Mellman, Formelly with Genentech
- Crystal Mackal, Stanford University - Next-Generation ADCs: Challenges and Innovations in Immunotherapy Combinations (PANEL)
Chair: Sandhya Girish, Gilead
- Bin Liu, UCSF
- Strategic IP Management in Cell and Gene Therapy: Navigating Legal and Practical Challenges
- Janet Xiao, Morrison & Foerster LLP
- Advances in Allogeneic Cell Therapies: Overcoming Hurdles and Expanding Applications (PANEL)
Chair: Elliot Norry, Adaptimmune
- Larry Lamb, IN8bio
- Indu Ramachandran, Century Therapeutics - Transforming Cancer Treatment: Stem Cell and Gene Therapy Breakthroughs
Chair: Catriona Jamieson, UCSD Health
- Irv Weisman, Stanford
- Advancements and Future Directions in Therapeutic Ultrasound for Precision Medicine
Chair: Masha Stromme, EXACT Therapeutics
- Bradford Elmer, Sanofi
- John de Groot, UCSF
- Raag Airan, Stanford
