Annarita Di Tacchio

Ms. Annarita Di Tacchio

Oncology Targeted Discovery, AstraZeneca (United Kingdom), Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, UK
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Academic Career Length

1Year (2026-Present)

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3 January 2026 in Cancers
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VFVirginia del Solar Fernandez
Virginia del Solar Fernandez
ASAli Saleh
Ali Saleh
ATAnnarita Di Tacchio
Annarita Di Tacchio
LBLena Sokol Becciolini
Lena Sokol Becciolini
GKGyoung Dong Kang
Gyoung Dong Kang
BVBalakumar Vijayakrishnan
Balakumar Vijayakrishnan
Background/Objectives: The development of antibody–drug conjugates (ADCs) presents significant scientific and operational challenges, from optimising conjugation chemistry and linker stability to establishing robust analytical controls. Advanced analytical methods, particularly the combination of plasma stability assays with enzymatic studies, are essential for early screening and characterisation of ADC candidates. Integrating these in vitro assays with powerful data analysis software accelerates structure–activity relationship assessments and the identification of stable compounds in plasma. Methods: This article examines how combined analytical and computational approaches enhance candidate selection by offering valuable insights into the metabolic fate and stability risks of ADCs. Results: Our research shows correlation between in vitro stability profiles and in vivo pharmacokinetic (PK) data, demonstrating the predictive power of early-stage analytical studies. Implementation of software-driven visualisation and analysis enables faster, data-informed decision making, streamlining the triage process to prioritise candidates with optimal PK and pharmacodynamics (PD) characteristics. Conclusions: These findings highlight the critical need for integrated in vitro analytics and computational tools in efficient ADC development, supporting the selection of candidates with the greatest potential for clinical success and facilitating a more effective and accelerated path from discovery to clinical application.