Understanding Target Biology & Finding Novel Targets for RNAi to Advance Specific Delivery

9:01 am - Wednesday 27th January 2027

As RNAi developers push beyond the liver, identifying the right receptor is crucial in achieving efficient and selective extra-hepatic delivery. This workshop will explore emerging approaches for discovering and validating novel receptors across a range of target tissues and disease indications. Attendees will examine why receptor expression alone is often insufficient for successful targeting, considering factors such as receptor internalisation, trafficking pathways and tissue accessibility. The session will also compare receptor-mediated delivery strategies against non-targeted approaches, helping attendees understand how different delivery technologies can improve specificity, potency and clinical translation.

Join this workshop to:

  • Dive into the discovery and validation process for new receptors for cell-specific delivery
  • Understand why receptor expression alone is insufficient for successful targeting
  • Compare receptor-mediated versus non-targeted delivery approaches

Speakers:

Director, Molecule Discovery & Technology Licensing
Eli Lilly & Co.
Associate Director, Nucleic Acid Therapies
Novo Nordisk