Cambridge Healthtech Institute’s 2nd Annual

SYMPOSIUM: (Re)Discovering Protein Expression Platforms

January 19, 2026

How best to express? The demand for high-quality recombinant proteins continues to rise across research, diagnostics, and biotherapeutics. Any successful protein production workflow starts with a critical decision: selecting the right host expression platform. This choice should not be driven by familiarity or convenience but, more importantly, by the biological characteristics of the target protein and its downstream applications. Selecting an unsuitable host system can compromise expression levels, solubility, post-translational modifications, and overall functionality—ultimately impacting yield, cost, and development timelines. Cambridge Healthtech Institute’s (Re)Discovering Protein Expression Platforms Symposium convenes industry and academic experts who share proven strategies, novel tools, and lessons learned in host-system selection and engineering.

Coverage will include, but is not limited to:

Hosts
- Mammalian
- Insect
- Bacterial
- Yeast
- Plants
- Cell-Free Systems
Host-Selection Strategies
Matching Host to Protein
Codon Optimization & Gene Synthesis
Cloning Strategies
Case Studies
Cell-Line Engineering (CLE) & Development (CLD)
Re-Engineering Expression Systems for Performance Gains
Transient vs. Stable Expression Systems
Automation & High-Throughput Tools
Analytical Assays for Identity, Purity & Bioactivity
Cost Reduction and Speed Optimization
Know Your Protein: Structure-Function Considerations

The deadline for priority consideration is June 27, 2025.

All proposals are subject to review by session chairpersons and/or the Scientific Advisory Committee to ensure the overall quality of the conference program. Additionally, as per Cambridge Healthtech Institute’s policy, a select number of vendors and consultants who provide products and services will be offered opportunities for podium presentation slots based on a variety of Corporate Sponsorships.

Opportunities for Participation: