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April 18, 2026 · 10 AM – 5 PM

2026 Executive Forum

Co-hosted by E-CACS, the Asian American Entrepreneur Association (AAEA), and Fox Rothschild — an exclusive discussion on preclinical strategies, FDA compliance and regulations, and technology transfer & licensing. 101 Carnegie Center Drive, Princeton, NJ 08540.

I. Preclinical strategies

  • Smarter DMPK to de-risk early programs
  • Translational pharmacology and biomarker strategy
  • Selection and justification of translational models
  • Front-loading developability and CMC considerations
  • Regulatory-informed preclinical planning
  • DMPK strategies for CNS models and biomarkers

Expert panel

  • Marla Weetall, PTC Therapeutics
  • Aidan Smith, WuXi AppTec
  • Dong Liu, Seed Therapeutics

II. Compliance & Regulations

  • Navigating regulatory and compliance challenges
  • Preclinical study design under increasing emphasis on translational relevance
  • Preclinical implications of FDA’s push toward faster drug approvals
  • AI and advanced analytics in FDA filing and review

Expert panel

  • Qi Cheng, Takeda Pharmaceuticals
  • Ran He, THC Lawyers
  • Andrew Jiang, Aleon Pharma

III. Technology Transfer & Licensing

  • Key considerations in technology transfer
  • Valuation and negotiation strategies for licensing deals
  • Due diligence in technology transactions
  • Emerging trends in life sciences licensing
  • Key points in commercialization strategies

Expert panel

  • Peter Butch, Fox Rothschild
  • Jan Jiang, Auson Pharma
  • Jasmine Lu, MSQ Ventures
  • Shawn Wang, WuXi XDC
  • Willie Wu, Breakthrough Genomics

Program

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Download the official flyer with the registration QR code and complete agenda.