Seminars
Maximizing Human Predictability from In Vivo Pharmacology Studies
Title : Maximizing Human Predictability from In Vivo Pharmacology Studies
Webinar Overview :
Translating animal data to human outcomes remains a major challenge in drug development. In our in vivo pharmacology studies, we employ the following strategies to enhance the relevance and predictability of preclinical findings for human clinical settings:
- Drawing on our experience from over 1000 drug discovery projects to select the most suitable disease models and assays
- Selecting disease models and genetically engineered animals that closely replicate human disease conditions
- Utilizing animals with humanized immune systems and target proteins
- Applying clinical-grade devices and parameters in efficacy assessments
- Conducting comprehensive evaluations of mechanisms of action (MOA) and potential side effects alongside efficacy studies to minimize the risk of clinical trial failure
In this webinar, our first speaker will provide an overview of these approaches, followed by a case study on anti-obesity drug development presented by our second speaker.
Key Takeaways
- Gain practical strategies to enhance the clinical relevance of in vivo Pharmacology studies, including how to select appropriate disease models, apply humanized models, adopt clinical-grade approaches, and integrate MOA and side effect evaluation
- Learn from real-world experience drawn from over 1,000 drug discovery projects, including a focused case study on anti-obesity drug development
Speaker

Manami Kaneko, Ph.D.
Senior Director of Pharmacology Business Unit, Axcelead Drug Discovery Partners, Inc.
- Senior director of Pharmacology Business Unit in Axcelead Drug Discovery Partners Inc. since 2023
- Director of cardiovascular and metabolic disease group in pharmacology business unit in Axcelead Drug Discovery Partners Inc. (2017-2023)
- Principle scientist and several PJ leaders for cardiovascular disease area in Takeda Pharmaceutical company (1998-2017)
- Ph.D. in Veterinary Medicine in Hokkaido University, 2018

Yasunori Nio, Ph.D.
Director of Pharmacology Business Unit, Axcelead Drug Discovery Partners, Inc.
- Director of metabolic syndrome group in Pharmacology Business Unit Axcelead Drug Discovery Partners Inc. since 2023
- General manager and a director of regenerative medicine group of regenerative medicine group, respectively in Mochida and Otsuka-Pharma (2022-2023)
- Associate director and several PJ leaders for metabolic syndrome disease area, rare and regenerative diseases in Takeda Pharmaceutical company (2002-2022)
- Ph.D. in department of Diabetes and Metabolic Diseases in University of Tokyo, 2012
