Wolfgang Fischer

Part of Affimed NV, Affimed GmbH is a clinical leader in innate immuno-oncology. The private company, based in Heidelberg, Germany, develops proprietary cancer-targeting bispecific antibodies that activate the innate immune system to kill tumor cells. Affimed leads clinical development of innate cell engagers for solid/hematologic tumors as monotherapy, in combination with NK cells or with checkpoint inhibitors. Adolf Hoess has been the CEO of the German company since 2010.

Novartis Pharma Schweiz AG engages in the marketing and distribution of pharmaceutical, chemical, and medical products of the Novartis group. Its products are used in the treatment of diseases in the areas of neurology, immunology, dermatology, ophthalmology, cardiology, and oncology. The company was founded on December 10, 1986 and is headquartered in Rotkreuz, Switzerland.