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Orphan Drugs and Rare Diseases Conference – US Edition

17th – 18th October 2024

Boston, USA

Empowering Progress: Navigating Orphan Drugs & Rare Diseases from Regulation to Detection & Precision Treatments

Join us at our MarketsandMarkets Orphan Drugs and Rare Diseases Conference in Boston, USA for a groundbreaking exploration of the recent advances in developing life-saving therapies, technologies in diagnosing, and strategies to enhance orphan drug development.

The conference will focus on the wide scope of orphan drug developments, critical issues of elevated pricing, reimbursement & access to patients, and strategies to enhance access to novel diagnostics and effective therapies for rare to ultra–rare diseases.

The event will bring together leading pharmaceutical and biotech companies, government and regulatory authorities, patient advocacy groups, payers, investors, and solution providers. It is an unrivalled opportunity to network and exchange invaluable knowledge with the expert leaders in the rare disease community – patient advocates, policy makers, researchers, clinicians, healthcare professionals, healthcare industry representatives, academics, payers, regulators across the globe.

Have a chance to discuss the newest findings in rare diseases and orphan drugs, helping to shape present and upcoming challenges in drug analysis, allowing participants 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.

We invite you to join us in pushing the boundaries of innovation, forging collaborative partnerships, and creating a brighter future for the millions living with rare conditions across US and beyond!

WHAT TO EXPECT

  • Overview and Regulatory Updates: Current Landscape and Regulatory Developments in US Market.
  • Emerging Therapies for RDs: Recent breakthroughs in CRISPR-Cas9 technology, Cell & Gene Therapies, mRNA therapies & Precision Treatments.
  • Rare Disease and Genetics: Rare Genetic Disease Mechanisms and Therapeutic Targets.
  • Patient Advocacy, Engagement & Collaboration: Critical Role of Patient Advocacy and Global Collaboration in Research and Development.
  • Global Perspectives and Market Access: Global market dynamics and market access strategies, sustainable models & roadblocks for orphan drugs.
  • Drug Discovery & Clinical Trial design: Novel drug discoveries and clinical trial implementation & management for rare diseases.
  • Diagnostics & Care: Biomarker Discovery, Digital health/AI applications, Genetic Testing, NGS Technologies for Early Detection and Monitoring.
  • Pricing, Reimbursement & HTA: Health Technology Assessment on decision-making, challenges on high pricing, reimbursement & Commercialization.
  • OD Manufacturing and Supply Chain: Specialized manufacturing and supply chain solutions for orphan drugs.
  • Rare to Ultra Rare Diseases: Emerging Therapies and Distinctive Obstacles in the Identification, Therapy, and Sustained Care of different rare/Ultra Rare diseases in children and adults.
  • Ethical and Legal Considerations: Ethical dilemmas, patient privacy concerns, and legal issues surrounding rare disease research, and data sharing.

  • Hear from influential keynote speakers who share their experiences, insights, and visions for the future.
  • Get access to the latest research findings, innovative therapies, and breakthroughs in the field.
  • Platform to exchange insights, discoveries, and best practices in the realm of orphan drugs and rare diseases.
  • Participate in discussions with experts on how to tackle the critical issues shaping the future of orphan drugs.
  • Discover and brainstorm ways to advance orphan drug development and improve access to life-saving therapies.
  • Gain awareness about rare diseases and the challenges associated with developing treatments for these conditions.
  • Collaboration & Networking Opportunities between academia, industry, and advocacy groups, fostering partnerships aimed at accelerating research, drug development, and access to therapies for rare diseases.

Industry: Pharmaceutical/Therapeutic and Biotechnology Companies

Designations: Chief Executives, President, Vice President, Director, Head of Department, Executive leader, Senior Manager, Manager, Principal Scientist, Scientists.

Academic: Hospitals, Universities, Research institutes – Professors & Researchers.

Departments:

  • Research and Development
  • Pricing and Reimbursement
  • Commercial Development
  • Clinical Development
  • Cell and Gene Therapy
  • Genomics & Genetics
  • Epidemiology
  • Digital Health & Artificial Intelligence
  • Rare Oncology & Neurology
  • Personalized & Innovative Medicine
  • External R&D Innovation
  • Regenerative Medicine
  • Rare and Ultra-Rare Diseases
  • Public, Regulatory, Medical   Affairs
  • Patient Engagement
  • Therapeutic Are Lead
  • Market Access/Value Access
  • Patient Advocacy and Supply Chain
  • Program Management
  • Health Economics Outcomes Research
  • Investments and Funding
  • Specialty Pharmacies

Others:

Payers, Patient Advocates, Regulators and HTA

CONFERENCE AGENDA

Registration

08:15 - 08:50

Welcome note from MarketsandMarkets

08:50 - 08:55

Opening Remarks from the Chairperson

08:55 - 09:00

Forging Ahead: Latest Regulatory Insights into Early Access Programs

Keynote Presentation - Five headwinds facing rare cancer drug developers (and what to do about it)

Benjamin Brown

Benjamin Brown, Co-Founder & Executive Director, American Society of Pharmacovigilance

09:00 - 09:30

National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences: Opportunities to Move Your Rare Disease Research Forward

Karlie Sharma

Karlie Sharma, Program Director, National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences, National Institutes of Health (NIH/NCATS)

09:30 - 10:00

Solution Provider Presentation

10:00 - 10:30

Morning Refreshments | One-to-One Networking Meetings

10:30 - 11:15

Rare Disease Perspectives: Patient Centricity, Policy Implications & Advocacy Efforts

Patient Advocacy Groups: Efforts in Shaping OD Development

11:15 - 11:45

Solution Provider Presentation

11:45 - 12:15

Impact of Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Frameworks on orphan drug evaluation and reimbursement decisions

12:15 - 12:45

Putting patients first: new insights and perspectives for measuring drug value in rare diseases

Adrian Kielhorn

Adrian Kielhorn, Senior Director, Global HEOR Neurology, Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc

12:45 - 13:15

Lunch | One-to-One Networking Meetings

13:15 - 14:15

Unveiling Challenges: Exploring the Path to Orphan Drug Development and Accessibility

Market Access Challenges for Orphan Drugs: Regulatory Hurdles and Reimbursement Policies

14:15 - 14:45

Solution Provider Presentation

14:45 - 15:15

Innovating Rare Disease Clinical Trials: From Challenges to Success

Dr. Angelos M. Stergiou

Dr. Angelos M. Stergiou, President & Chief Executive Officer, Sellas Life Sciences Group, Inc.

15:15 - 15:45

Evening Refreshments | One-to-One Networking Meetings

15:45 - 16:30

Panel Discussion: What strategies/models should be implemented to ensure the long-term sustainability of orphan drug development and access programs?

16:30 - 17:00

Fight for accurate patient data: Rarity of Patient Population

17:00 - 17:30

Orphan Drug Pricing and Affordability in US Market

17:30 - 18:00

Closing Remarks from the Chairperson

18:00 - 18:00

Drinks Reception & Networking

End of Day 1

18:00 - 18:00

Registration

08:15 - 08:50

Welcome note from MarketsandMarkets

08:50 - 08:55

Opening Remarks from the Chairperson

08:55 - 09:00

Enhancing Care for Rare Conditions: Strategies for Improving Diagnosis and Tailored Treatments

Keynote Presentation – Development of Innovative Therapies in Treating Rare and Ultra-Rare Genetic Disorders

09:00 - 09:30

Cell and Gene Therapies: Exploring potential and challenges in clinical practice

09:30 - 10:00

Solution Provider Presentation

10:00 - 10:30

Morning Refreshments | One-to-One Networking Meetings

10:30 - 11:15

The Promise of Individualized Medicines for Uniquely Rare Diseases

Irina Antonijevic

Irina Antonijevic, Chief Medical Officer, EveryONE Medicines Inc.

11:15 - 11:45

Genetic Testing Technologies for Rare Diseases Diagnosis

11:45 - 12:15

MRNA Therapies for Rare Genetic Metabolic Disorders

12:15 - 12:45

AI’s Impact and Potential: Role of Digital Health Technologies

12:45 - 13:15

Lunch | One-to-One Networking Meetings

13:15 - 14:15

Monitoring Safety & Engagement to Collaboration

Post-market surveillance systems: Monitoring OD safety and efficacy

14:15 - 14:45

Solution Provider Presentation

14:45 - 15:15

Paediatric Rare Diseases: Diagnosis, Treatment, Long-Term Management

15:15 - 15:45

Panel Discussion: Fostering Global Partnerships for Rare Disease Diagnosis and Care: work together for future OD Developments.

15:45 - 16:15

Closing remarks from the Chairperson

16:15 - 16:30

....End of the conference....

16:30 - 16:30

SPEAKERS

Dr. Angelos M. Stergiou

Dr. Angelos M. Stergiou

President & Chief Executive Officer, Sellas Life Sciences Group, Inc.

Irina Antonijevic

Irina Antonijevic

Chief Medical Officer, EveryONE Medicines Inc.

Karlie Sharma

Karlie Sharma

Program Director, National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences, National Institutes of Health (NIH/NCATS)

Benjamin Brown

Benjamin Brown

Co-Founder & Executive Director, American Society of Pharmacovigilance

Joslyn Arnon Crowe

Joslyn Arnon Crowe

Executive Director, National Niemann-Pick Disease Foundation

Adrian Kielhorn

Adrian Kielhorn

Senior Director, Global HEOR Neurology, Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc

Arjun Channi

Arjun Channi

Director, Global Regulatory Affairs, Sanofi

Tara Hastings

Tara Hastings

Patient Engagement Lead, Sanofi

Elyssa Benedikt

Elyssa Benedikt

Global Rare Disease Value & Access, Sanofi

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Boston, USA

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