4th Annual MarketsandMarkets

Orphan Drugs and Rare Diseases Conference

09th-10th October 2023

Ibis London Earls Court Hotel & ILEC Conference Centre

With the enforcement of the 1983 Orphan Drug Act (ODA), manufacturers are obliged to scale production to treat rare/orphan diseases, leading to a drastic advancement in the landscape of orphan drugs. Novel therapies aimed at treating these uncommon diseases are paramount to fulfilling the unmet needs of patients.

The present-day challenges, including constrained resources, disease severity, limited patient access, and a lack of available knowledge in rare diseases, necessitate the discovery of innovative solutions to hasten orphan drug development.

The 4th Annual MarketsandMarkets Orphan Drugs and Rare Diseases Conference, to be held on October 9–10 at Ibis London Earls Court Hotel & ILEC Conference Centre, aims to provide a valuable and broad platform to discuss recent advances in the development of life-saving therapies, critical issues, and strategies to enhance orphan drug development in near future. The conference will bring together scientists, researchers, entrepreneurs, academicians, medical officials, and technologists across the globe to discuss the newest findings in the areas of rare diseases and orphan drugs, helping to shape present and upcoming challenges in drug analysis. It gives participants the chance to interact with industry peers and participate in this scientific conference while staying informed about the most recent developments in the study of rare diseases.

WHAT TO EXPECT

  • Current landscape of Orphan Drugs across the globe. 
  • Latest Developments in Orphan drug regulations in Europe. 
  • Next Generation therapies treating uncommon/rare infections. 
  • Practices to enhance access to patient data. 
  • Clinical development & regulatory. 
  • Digital health and Artificial intelligence. 
  • Existing roadblocks in orphan drug development. 
  • Patient Advocacy groups and their role in market access 
  • Pricing and marketing plans for orphan medications. 
  • Revolutionary changes approaching rare diseases. 
  • Rare Genetic disorders: Novel Treatment Strategies. 
  • Rare Neurological and oncological disorders.  
  • Development of multi-omics methods for RD diagnosis. 
  • Role of Personalized Treatment in rare diseases. 
  • Regenerative Medicine Approaches to fight Complex RDs  

  • To share and exchange the recent advances and developments in rare diseases area.
  • Participate in discussions with experts on how to tackle the critical issues shaping the future of orphan drugs.
  • The best opportunity to showcase your work and research in front of industry leaders.
  • Discover and brainstorm ways to advance orphan drug development and improve access to life-saving therapies.
  • Opportunity for networking with professionals, delegates, and speakers.

Industry: Pharma/Therapeutic Companies/Start Up’s

Designations: CEOCSOCMOCOOPresidentVice PresidentDirector, Head of DepartmentExecutive LeaderSenior ManagerManagerPrinciple Scientist

Academic: Universities, Research institutes – Professors & Researchers.

Departments: 

  • Cell and Gene Therapy
  • Molecular Geneticist
  • Translational Science
  • Personalized & Innovative Medicine
  • External R&D Innovation
  • Regenerative Medicine
  • Rare and Ultra-Rare Diseases
  • Public, Regulatory, and Medical Affairs
  • Patient Engagement
  • Market Access
  • Patient Advocacy Groups
  • Program Management
  • Clinical Research Organizations
  • Health Economics Outcomes Research
  • Investments and Funding
  • Speciality Pharmacies

CONFERENCE AGENDA

Registration

08:45 - 09:25

Welcome note from MarketsandMarkets

09:25 - 09:30

Opening Remarks from the Chairperson

Ron Jortner

Ron Jortner, Founder and CEO, Aspire Biosciences

Ariel Revel

Ariel Revel, Director of medical affairs, Kadimastem

09:30 - 09:35

Keynote Presentation - The value of patient involvement in Therapy Development Pathway

Sheela Upadhyaya

Sheela Upadhyaya, Chair, ISPOR

09:35 - 10:05

FROM DIAGNOSIS TO CURE: A JOURNEY THROUGH RARE DISEASE INNOVATIONS

Systematic Serendipity - A Novel Approach for Finding New Treatments for Unadressed Rare Diseases

Ron Jortner

Ron Jortner, Founder and CEO, Aspire Biosciences

10:05 - 10:35

The hidden population: quantifying the undiagnosed burden of rare diseases

Laura Webber

Laura Webber, Chief Operating Officer, HealthLumen

10:35 - 11:05

Morning Refreshments and Poster Presentation | One-to-One Networking Meetings

11:05 - 11:45

Developing new treatments for the ultra-rare genetic disease Alkaptonuria (AKU)

Nick Sireau

Nick Sireau, Chair and CEO, AKU Society

11:45 - 12:15

Accelerate Rare Disease Diagnosis: A data driven approach to early detection

Hadley Mahon

Hadley Mahon , Head of Commercial & Partnerships , Mendelian

12:15 - 12:45

Rare Genetic disorders: Novel Treatment Strategies.

Manolo Bellotto

Manolo Bellotto, General Manager and Chief Strategy Officer, Gain Therapeutics

12:45 - 13:15

Focusing on diagnosis and cure of Sickle Cell Anaemia

Prof. Dr. Augusta Elizabeth Koroma

Prof. Dr. Augusta Elizabeth Koroma, CEO/founder, Sickle Cell Intervention International

13:15 - 13:45

Lunch and Poster Presentation | One-to-One Networking Meetings

13:45 - 14:45

CELL THERAPY AND PATEINT ENGAGEMENT FOR BETTER TREATMENT

Cellular Therapy Advancements for Type 1 Diabetes and Neurodegenerative Diseases

Ariel Revel

Ariel Revel, Director of medical affairs, Kadimastem

14:45 - 15:15

Home Nursing a solution in DCT world

Nicolas Thevenet

Nicolas Thevenet, Director of Strategic and International Development, Euraxi Pharma

15:15 - 15:45

The European challenge to launch a rare disease product

Jonathan Chapper

Jonathan Chapper, CEO, CHAPPER healthcare

Laurent Wartelle

Laurent Wartelle, Business Development Manager, Intsel Chimos

15:45 - 16:15

Evening Refreshments and Poster Presentation | One-to-One Networking Meetings

16:15 - 16:55

Panel Discussion - Unlocking Hope: The Crucial Role of Patients in Pioneering Rare Disease Research and Development

Prof. Dr. Augusta Elizabeth Koroma

Prof. Dr. Augusta Elizabeth Koroma, CEO/founder, Sickle Cell Intervention International

Ariel Revel

Ariel Revel, Director of medical affairs, Kadimastem

Ron Jortner

Ron Jortner, Founder and CEO, Aspire Biosciences

Sheela Upadhyaya

Sheela Upadhyaya, Chair, ISPOR

16:55 - 17:40

Closing Remarks from the Chairperson

17:40 - 17:40

Drinks Reception & Networking

17:40 - 17:40

End of Day 1

17:40 - 17:40

Registration

08:15 - 08:50

Welcome note from MarketsandMarkets

08:50 - 08:55

Opening Remarks from the Chairperson

Ron Jortner

Ron Jortner, Founder and CEO, Aspire Biosciences

08:55 - 09:00

Latest Developments in Orphan Drug Regulation

 Dairine Dempsey

Dairine Dempsey, Non-Executive Director, Omnispirant Therapeutics

09:00 - 09:30

CURRENT LANDSCAPE OF ORPHAN DRUGS MARKET: ON-GOING CHALLENGES & PATIENT ACCESS

Market access for rare disease drugs: a mindset, not a function

Pedro Borga

Pedro Borga, Senior Manager, Market Access operations, Amicus Therapeutics

09:30 - 10:00

Launching Orphan Drugs in Small Markets

Rudiger Schulze

Rudiger Schulze, Vice President and General Manager, Germany and Central / Eastern Europe , Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc.

10:00 - 10:30

Morning Refreshments and Poster Presentation | One-to-One Networking Meetings

10:30 - 11:15

Panel Discussion Session - Orphan Drug Pricing and Access: Striking a Balance Between Innovation and Affordability – Views?

 Dairine Dempsey

Dairine Dempsey, Non-Executive Director, Omnispirant Therapeutics

Rudiger Schulze

Rudiger Schulze, Vice President and General Manager, Germany and Central / Eastern Europe , Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc.

Pedro Borga

Pedro Borga, Senior Manager, Market Access operations, Amicus Therapeutics

11:15 - 11:45

Navigating operational challenges in Rare Disease

Simon Guiver

Simon Guiver, Senior Director - Head of Program Delivery Rare, UCB Pharma

11:45 - 12:15

4-Phenylbutyrate for SLC6A1-Meaningful Outcomes and Access

Lindsay Randall

Lindsay Randall, Founder , Arthur’s Quest, (SLC6A1connect UK)

12:15 - 12:45

Replacement Approach to Extracellular Tumour Suppressors as a treatment for cancer

Hani Gabra

Hani Gabra , Co-Founder/ Chief Scientific Officer, Papyrus Therapeutics

12:45 - 13:15

Lunch and Poster Presentation | One-to-One Networking Meetings

13:15 - 14:15

The Importance of Caring for Children with Rare Diseases and Ensuring Equal Access to Orphan Drugs

Alexander Tkachenko

Alexander Tkachenko, Chairman of the Board, Circle of Kindness Foundatin

14:15 - 14:45

AI, a new pillar for the RD

Lara Haidar

Lara Haidar, Rare Disease Lead, Sanofi

14:45 - 15:15

Closing remarks from the Chairperson

15:15 - 15:15

End of the conference

15:15 - 15:15

CONFERENCE SPEAKERS

ADVISORS

Pedro Borga

Pedro Borga

Senior Manager, Market Access operations, Amicus Therapeutics

Laura Webber

Laura Webber

Chief Operating Officer, HealthLumen

SPEAKERS

Ariel Revel

Ariel Revel

Director of medical affairs, Kadimastem

Lindsay Randall

Lindsay Randall

Founder , Arthur’s Quest, (SLC6A1connect UK)

Laurent Wartelle

Laurent Wartelle

Business Development Manager, Intsel Chimos

Jonathan Chapper

Jonathan Chapper

CEO, CHAPPER healthcare

Nick Sireau

Nick Sireau

Chair and CEO, AKU Society

Laura Webber

Laura Webber

Chief Operating Officer, HealthLumen

Pedro Borga

Pedro Borga

Senior Manager, Market Access operations, Amicus Therapeutics

Rudiger Schulze

Rudiger Schulze

Vice President and General Manager, Germany and Central / Eastern Europe , Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc.

 Dairine Dempsey

Dairine Dempsey

Non-Executive Director, Omnispirant Therapeutics

Manolo Bellotto

Manolo Bellotto

General Manager and Chief Strategy Officer, Gain Therapeutics

Lara Haidar

Lara Haidar

Rare Disease Lead, Sanofi

Prof. Dr. Augusta Elizabeth Koroma

Prof. Dr. Augusta Elizabeth Koroma

CEO/founder, Sickle Cell Intervention International

Simon Guiver

Simon Guiver

Senior Director - Head of Program Delivery Rare, UCB Pharma

Ron Jortner

Ron Jortner

Founder and CEO, Aspire Biosciences

Sheela Upadhyaya

Sheela Upadhyaya

Chair, ISPOR

Alexander Tkachenko

Alexander Tkachenko

Chairman of the Board, Circle of Kindness Foundatin

Hani Gabra

Hani Gabra

Co-Founder/ Chief Scientific Officer, Papyrus Therapeutics

Hadley Mahon

Hadley Mahon

Head of Commercial & Partnerships , Mendelian

Nicolas Thevenet

Nicolas Thevenet

Director of Strategic and International Development, Euraxi Pharma

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