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DMD04 - Regulatory Agility, Convergence and Reliance

Wed, Mar 19, 2025 · 1:00–2:30 PM CET San Francisco Room, Congress Center Basel

About this session

Join a dynamic discussion on the harmonization of global standards and the convergence of regulatory processes. Understand how these elements support international collaboration, enabling quicker access to medicines for patients worldwide. With the rapid pace of technological innovation and increasing regulatory workload, discover how regulators are implementing reliance models for various activities. Join WHO, global regulators, and industry stakeholders as we explore the practical aspects of collaboration and discuss strategies to drive broader implementation of collaborative pathways for sustainable healthcare systems.

Programme:
- Panel Discussion — Samvel Azatyan, Gabriela Zenhaeusern, Petra Doerr, Evdokia  Korakianiti, Bianca Zimon, Jon Beaman, Asmaa Fouad, Jameel M Althiyabi, Marko Eric, Sergio Cavalheiro Filho
- 1. Welcome & Introduction — Victoria Palmi, Susanne Ausborn

Speakers

  • Bianca Zimon

    Head of International Cooperation, Deputy Head of International Affairs · ANVISA

    Panelist

  • Victoria Palmi

    Senior International Affairs Officer · European Medicines Agency

    Chair

  • Susanne Ausborn

    Global Head International Regulatory Policy · Roche

    Chair

  • Samvel Azatyan

    Senior Adviser · Council for International Organizations of Medical Sciences

    Panelist

  • Gabriela Zenhaeusern

    Head Stakeholder Engagement · Swissmedic

    Panelist

  • Petra Doerr

    Director · EDQM

    Panelist

  • Evdokia  Korakianiti

    Head of Quality and Safety of Medicines · European Medicines Agency

    Panelist

  • Sergio Cavalheiro Filho

    Manager, Regulatory Affairs · IFPMA

    Panelist

  • Jon Beaman

    Deputy Director for Innovative Medicines (Healthcare Quality & Access) · MHRA

    Panelist

  • Jameel M Althiyabi

    Director of Products Licensing Department · Saudi Food & Drug Authority (SFDA)

    Panelist

  • Marko Eric

    Human Medicinal Products Regulatory Affairs Digitalisation Project · Medicines and Medical Devices Agency of Serbia

    Panelist

  • Asmaa Fouad

    Head Central Adm. of Biological, Innov. Products & Clinical Trials · Egyptian Drug Authority

    Panelist