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Orphan Drugs and Rare Diseases Conference
17 October - 18 October 2018
Orphan Drugs and Rare Diseases Conference

SAE Media Group's 8th Annual Conference
Orphan Drugs and Rare Diseases
17 - 18 October, 2018 | London, UK

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This year’s SAE Media Group Orphan Drugs and Rare Diseases Conference will bring together regulatory agencies, pharmaceutical companies, non-profit organisations and orphan drugs developers to construct an agenda that addresses the driving economic factors, policies and issues that will affect the development of orphan drugs globally including commercialisation, policies, reimbursement, and pricing.

Presentations and case-studies from representatives of:
Genetic Alliance, University Of Groningen, Genethon, Healx, AKU Society, BioMarin Europe, Shire, Vifor Pharma, AstraZeneca, Minoryx, MHRA + many others!

PLUS! Interactive Workshop (16 October) on 'Working together for HTA in rare diseases - a step too far or the way forward?'
 

EXCLUSIVE CONTENT - Interviews with

  • Nicolas Sireau, AKU Society
  • Toni Mathieson, Niemann-Pick UK

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FEATURED SPEAKERS

Carina  Schey

Carina Schey

Researcher, University Of Groningen
Nicolas Sireau

Nicolas Sireau

CEO and Board Chair, AKU Society
Peter Rutherford

Peter Rutherford

Global Medical Lead, Vifor Pharma
Xavier Ortega

Xavier Ortega

Project Manager, Rare Diseases, Minoryx
Yolanda Barbachano

Yolanda Barbachano

Senior Statistical Assesor, MHRA

Alastair Kent

CEO, Genetic Alliance
Alastair Kent

Anthony Hall

Therapeutic Area Head Orphan Drugs, Mereo BioPharma
Anthony Hall

Carina Schey

Researcher, University Of Groningen
Carina  Schey

Carina Schey has many years of both pharmaceutical industry and clinical pharmacy experience. She is a consultant health economist based in Switzerland, also currently pursuing research through the University of Groningen, PharmacoEconomics and PharmacoEpidemiology Unit in the Netherlands. The primary focus of her research is developing ways of demonstrating the true value of orphan drugs, as alternative options to standard cost-effectiveness studies.
Carina was a clinical pharmacist with a special interest in rare diseases, having worked at several leading London hospitals. Between 2002 and 2008, Carina designed and implemented patient-focused homecare services on behalf of the UK NHS to patients with rare diseases.
Carina has published several peer-reviewed articles and abstracts. Notable speaking engagements include the European Parliament “Patients’ Rights Day” and “The Chronic Diseases” conference, both in 2015, and several other rare Diseases conferences.
Carina sits on the expert judges’ panel for the MassChallenge and on the scientific advisory panels for several charities, and as non-executive director for healthcare organisations.
 

Claire Mather

Director of Healthcare, Membership and EB Community Support, Debra UK
Claire Mather

Michale Bouskila-Chubb

Head of Business Development , Healx
Michale Bouskila-Chubb

Prior to joining Healx in 2017, Michale held various commercial positions in management consultancy, sales, technology transfer and pharmaceutical business development. Michale has a strong background in all aspects of IP exploitation from University technologies as well as commercial strategy. After a research career in the field of physiology and human metabolism in both academia and industry, Michale completed an MBA specialising in Life Sciences from the Open University Business School. Michale also holds a Pharmacy doctorate and a Toxicology Master’s degree from Paris V University as well as a PhD from the University of Dundee.

Nic Bungay

Director of Campaigns, Care and Information, Muscular Dystrophy UK
Nic Bungay

Nicolas Sireau

CEO and Board Chair, AKU Society
Nicolas Sireau

Dr Nicolas Sireau is the CEO and Chair of Trustees at the AKU Society, a patient group that helps people with AKU (short for alkaptonuria), a rare genetic disease affecting both his children. He is also co-founder and Chair of Findacure, an organisation that helps rare disease patient groups. Previously, Nick was the CEO of SolarAid, an NGO working in Africa. He is a fellow of the Ashoka Fellowship of Social Entrepreneurs and has a PhD in the social psychology of social movements. He is the editor of ‘Rare Diseases: Challenges and Opportunities for Social Entrepreneurs’ (Greenleaf 2013) and of the 'Patient Group Handbook: A Practical Guide for Research and Drug Development' (Findacure 2016).

Nigel Nicholls

Director and Country Manager UK/Ireland, BioMarin Europe Ltd
Nigel Nicholls

Nigel Nicholls currently serves as the Director and Country Manager UK/Ireland for BioMarin Europe Ltd. He has held senior positions in clinical research, international marketing and country management for Pharmacia, Rhone Poulec Rorer, Schering AG, Orphan Europe, Jerini AG and BioMarin Europe Ltd.

He completed his MSc (Surrey) and MBA (Bath) postgraduate degrees with a focus on the ethics and economics of orphan drugs. He was formerly a trustee but is now a patron of Contact a Family.
 

Peter Rutherford

Global Medical Lead, Vifor Pharma
Peter Rutherford

Peter Rutherford qualified in Medicine from Newcastle University, UK and then completed nephrology training in the UK at the Yale School of Medicine, USA, obtaining a PhD in 1994. For 11 years he was Senior Lecturer in Nephrology, Consultant Physician in the UK NHS and chaired the Guidelines Review Group at NICE. He moved to Pharma in 2007 initially at Baxter Healthcare and then Quintiles and is now Global Medical Lead for Rare Renal Diseases at Vifor Pharma. He has a particular research interest in patient education and decision making.

Sheela Upadhyaya

Associate Director - Highly Specialised Technologies , National Institute for Health and Care Excellence
Sheela Upadhyaya

Sigrid Welte

Founder and General Manager, Pharma Innovation Consultancy GmbH
Sigrid Welte

Solange Corriol-Rohou

Senior Director Regulatory Affairs and Policy, EU, AstraZeneca
Solange Corriol-Rohou

Toni Mathieson

Chief Executive, Niemann-Pick UK
Toni Mathieson

Xavier Ortega

Project Manager, Rare Diseases, Minoryx
Xavier Ortega

Xavier obtained a PhD in Biomedicine, a MSc in Neuroscience and Postgraduate Certificate in Project Management. He has proven record of 7+ years developing and managing R&D projects with a special focus on pharmacological therapies for neurodegenerative diseases. During those years he also participated in Neurotec Pharma to implement a Phase IIa trial for MS patients. He then worked at BioSystems S.A. managing and with direct lead on the development of IVD products that were successfully launched on the market. Xavier joined Minoryx in 2017 to align the projects with the business-driven strategy of the company.

Yolanda Barbachano

Senior Statistical Assesor, MHRA
Yolanda Barbachano

Yolanda is a senior statistical assessor at the MHRA where she has been working for the last 6 years. Her work consists of assessing clinical trial data from marketing authorisation applications and advising pharmaceutical companies on the study design and statistical aspects of their clinical trials, whilst bearing in mind the whole development programme. Before joining MHRA she worked for the Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust planning and analysing clinical trials in oncology. Yolanda has a BSc in mathematics and a PhD in statistics both from the University of Sussex.

Conference agenda

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14:00

Workshop registration and coffee

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14:30

Workshop leader’s opening remarks and introduction

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14:40

Exploring the benefits and barriers of collaboration for HTA

  •   Case study - the Hercules experience in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
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    15:25

    Afternoon Tea

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    15:55

    Exploring opportunities for collaboration

  • Breakout groups: Identifying existing and potential opportunities for collaboration in your priority areas
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    16:15

    Planning for success

  • Discussion session
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    17:00

    Closing remarks form workshop leader and end of workshop

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    8:30

    Registration & Coffee

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    9:00

    Chairman's Opening Remarks

    Carina Schey, Researcher, University Of Groningen

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    9:10

    Small data for small diseases – the importance of clinical and patient outcomes data for all stakeholders

    Peter Rutherford, Global Medical Lead, Vifor Pharma

    • Examine the challenges in rare disease in gathering robust clinical outcomes data when patients are rare and when definition of endpoints is required
    • Show how real world data can be gathered and used to support discussions with relevant stakeholders
    • Demonstrate the importance of gathering patient reported outcomes and experience in rare diseases to demonstrate unmet need and assist in product development
     

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    Accelerating drug discovery for rare diseases using AI: the Healx model

    Michale Bouskila-Chubb, Head of Business Development , Healx

    • Fragile X case study: the case for AI-driven drug repurposing vs conventional drug repurposing
    • Setting up an online tool to share data : how can patient groups accelerate data access and data quality for their rare diseases?
    • Translating repurposed drugs to pharma: how can we build viable commercial cases for the pharmaceutical industry ?
     

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    Morning Coffee

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    11:00

    Primary data collection on the weighting preferences of a wide range of people for criteria used in multi-criteria decision analysis (MCDA)

    Carina Schey, Researcher, University Of Groningen

    • Health technology assessments appraise the value of drugs based on cost-effectiveness (CE)
    • Orphan drugs are mostly not cost-effective, and using CE studies doesn’t inform much
    • An alternative method, multi-criteria decision analysis has been proposed for orphan drugs
    • While MCDA is robust, there is no consensus on the weighting of the different criteria
    • This primary data collection, using an interactive tool, seeks to establish the weighting preferences – results to be presented.
     

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    Spotlight: Benefit-risk assessment in rare diseases

    Yolanda Barbachano, Senior Statistical Assesor, MHRA

    • The role of regulators
    • Challenges in rare diseases
    • Possible study designs – their advantages and limitations from the regulator’s perspective
    • Examples of innovative designs discussed at scientific advice meetings
     

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    12:20

    Networking Lunch

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    A manufacturer's perspective of the HST process and NICE-lessons from two case studies

    Nigel Nicholls, Director and Country Manager UK/Ireland, BioMarin Europe Ltd

    • NICE works with the DHSC to develop a scope. The scope defines the disease, the patients and the technology covered by the evaluation and the questions it aims to answer.
    • The manufacturer or sponsor of the technology is invited to provide an evidence submission.
    • NICE commissions an independent academic centre to technically review the evidence submission and prepare an ERG report.
    • Evaluation consultation document (ECD) and final evaluation determination from the evaluation committee.
     

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    Market access in rare diseases: challenges and future strategies

    • Once reimbursement has been secured, the next challenge is convincing clinicians and payers of the orphan drug’s value in treating patients
    • With orphan drugs specialist clinicians may have limited experience or knowledge of the drug
    • The key concerns clinicians and payers are likely to have about an orphan drug are the population (both size and patient characteristics) and outcomes assessed in the clinical trial programme
    • Careful planning, research, and engagement with patients, clinicians, and payers at every stage of the process will also be vital in maximising the chances of success.
     

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    14:40

    Afternoon Tea

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    15:10

    Rare diseases – what’s new from the regulatory standpoint?

    Solange Corriol-Rohou

    Solange Corriol-Rohou, Senior Director Regulatory Affairs and Policy, EU, AstraZeneca

    • In 2016, the EU Commission issued a Notice which could have some noticeable impact on orphan designation.
            - Some examples will be presented and discussed further
    • Agnostic-tumor indication in oncology and orphan designation – challenge or opportunity?
     

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    Patient Access to orphan drugs: A Global health network model for patient-centered care

    • How global health networking can reduce challenges for rare diseases patients.
    • Patient-centered Care Model for Orphan Drugs.
    • Three major  indicators of a Patient-centered model, Accessibility within time frame, Patient Affordability and Quality for best outcomes.
    • Pivotal, Transparent and legal channel between developed and under-developing country for orphan drug delivery system .
    • Real world patient data and case histories of rare diseases patients and their families.
    • Patient unmet needs solutions and interventions through global collaborations and alliances.
    • Patient advocacy and strategies to access orphan drugs.
     

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    Chairman’s Closing Remarks and Close of Day One

    Carina Schey, Researcher, University Of Groningen

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    8:30

    Registration & Coffee

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    9:00

    Chairman's Opening Remarks

    Carina Schey, Researcher, University Of Groningen

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    9:10

    PRIME and Adaptive Pathways in rare diseases drug development

    Anthony Hall

    Anthony Hall, Therapeutic Area Head Orphan Drugs, Mereo BioPharma

    • What are PRIME and Adaptive Pathways?
    • When is it appropriate to apply for PRIME and / or Adaptive Pathways?
    • How can PRIME and Adaptive Pathways streamline your development programme?
    • Case study
     

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    A case study on targeting a peroxisomal disorder: X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy (X-ALD)

    Xavier Ortega, Project Manager, Rare Diseases, Minoryx

    • X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy (X-ALD) is the most common peroxisomal disorder and affects adrenal glands
    • MIN-102 as the first pharmacological therapy to treat X-ALD
    • Current status of the ADVANCE Clinical Study for AMN (Pivotal Phase II/III trial)
     

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    10:30

    Morning Coffee

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    11:00

    Spotlight interactive session - From idea to routine prescribing: best practice in patient involvement

    This session will bring together a panel of patients with insights and expertise across the spectrum of therapy development to explore how patient input can impact on all stages of this process effectively.

    It will address the issues and challenges along the various stages involved in the production of treatments to manage rare diseases – from the discovery of therapeutics targets to patient access arrangements. This session is interactive and will present case studies, practical tools and that can be applied in overcoming the challenges along a drug development to reimbursement pathway.

    1. Research into Rare Diseases and Orphan Drugs
    2. Clinical development of treatments for Rare Diseases
    3. Licensing and Marketing
    4. HTA applications - where the patient involvement team at NICE and SMA Trust describe preparation for HTA submission at NICE
    5. Reimbursement and Commissioning (service delivery, tech and infrastructure challenges in commissioning)
     

    Alastair Kent

    Alastair Kent, CEO, Genetic Alliance

    Sheela Upadhyaya

    Sheela Upadhyaya, Associate Director - Highly Specialised Technologies , National Institute for Health and Care Excellence

    Nic Bungay

    Nic Bungay, Director of Campaigns, Care and Information, Muscular Dystrophy UK

    Claire Mather

    Claire Mather, Director of Healthcare, Membership and EB Community Support, Debra UK

    Nicolas Sireau, CEO and Board Chair, AKU Society

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    Networking Lunch

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    Keynote: Patient involvement in orphan drug clinical development: the experience of the AKU Society

    Nicolas Sireau, CEO and Board Chair, AKU Society

    • Setting up an orphan drug clinical trial with a rare disease patient group
    • Recruiting patients for a phase 2 and phase 3 clinical trials
    • Working in a large consortium
    • Tips for success
     

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    Afternoon Tea

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    The impact and challenge of research in a small, rare patient population: the experience of NPUK

    Toni Mathieson

    Toni Mathieson, Chief Executive, Niemann-Pick UK

    • Why research is important to our community, our key objectives in this area and the activities we undertake to facilitate progress
    • The challenges we have faced securing interest and funding for research, and in bringing research projects to fruition
    • The impact of multiple trials on a small patient population and the subsequent effect on NPUK’s capacity and resources
    • Our experience in communicating with the pharmaceutical industry and in lobbying for equity of access to expert care and treatment for rare diseases
     

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    Chairman’s Closing Remarks and Close of Day Two

    Carina Schey, Researcher, University Of Groningen


    CEO
    Genetic Alliance
    Therapeutic Area Head Orphan Drugs
    Mereo BioPharma
    Researcher
    University Of Groningen
    Director of Healthcare, Membership and EB Community Support
    Debra UK
    Head of Business Development
    Healx
    Director of Campaigns, Care and Information
    Muscular Dystrophy UK
    CEO and Board Chair
    AKU Society
    Director and Country Manager UK/Ireland
    BioMarin Europe Ltd
    Global Medical Lead
    Vifor Pharma
    Associate Director - Highly Specialised Technologies
    National Institute for Health and Care Excellence
    Founder and General Manager
    Pharma Innovation Consultancy GmbH
    Senior Director Regulatory Affairs and Policy, EU
    AstraZeneca
    Chief Executive
    Niemann-Pick UK
    Project Manager, Rare Diseases
    Minoryx
    Senior Statistical Assesor
    MHRA

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    2018 Delegate List

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    [Main Conference Programme]

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    [Speaker Line-up]

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    Past Attendees List 2015-2017

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    INFOGRAPHIC - ATTENDEE BREAKDOWN

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    [Interview] - Neil Dugdale, Sobi

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    Chair Invitation from Carina Schey

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    [Interview] - Toni Mathieson, Niemann-Pick UK

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    [Interview] - Nicolas Sireau, AKU Society

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    Application of PBPK to Drug Development in Rare Diseases

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    [Workshop Programme]

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    [Presentations] - snippets of OD&RD 2017 presentations

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    WHAT IS CPD?

    CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development’. It is essentially a philosophy, which maintains that in order to be effective, learning should be organised and structured. The most common definition is:

    ‘A commitment to structured skills and knowledge enhancement for Personal or Professional competence’

    CPD is a common requirement of individual membership with professional bodies and Institutes. Increasingly, employers also expect their staff to undertake regular CPD activities.

    Undertaken over a period of time, CPD ensures that educational qualifications do not become obsolete, and allows for best practice and professional standards to be upheld.

    CPD can be undertaken through a variety of learning activities including instructor led training courses, seminars and conferences, e:learning modules or structured reading.

    CPD AND PROFESSIONAL INSTITUTES

    There are approximately 470 institutes in the UK across all industry sectors, with a collective membership of circa 4 million professionals, and they all expect their members to undertake CPD.

    For some institutes undertaking CPD is mandatory e.g. accountancy and law, and linked to a licence to practice, for others it’s obligatory. By ensuring that their members undertake CPD, the professional bodies seek to ensure that professional standards, legislative awareness and ethical practices are maintained.

    CPD Schemes often run over the period of a year and the institutes generally provide online tools for their members to record and reflect on their CPD activities.

    TYPICAL CPD SCHEMES AND RECORDING OF CPD (CPD points and hours)

    Professional bodies and Institutes CPD schemes are either structured as ‘Input’ or ‘Output’ based.

    ‘Input’ based schemes list a precise number of CPD hours that individuals must achieve within a given time period. These schemes can also use different ‘currencies’ such as points, merits, units or credits, where an individual must accumulate the number required. These currencies are usually based on time i.e. 1 CPD point = 1 hour of learning.

    ‘Output’ based schemes are learner centred. They require individuals to set learning goals that align to professional competencies, or personal development objectives. These schemes also list different ways to achieve the learning goals e.g. training courses, seminars or e:learning, which enables an individual to complete their CPD through their preferred mode of learning.

    The majority of Input and Output based schemes actively encourage individuals to seek appropriate CPD activities independently.

    As a formal provider of CPD certified activities, SAE Media Group can provide an indication of the learning benefit gained and the typical completion. However, it is ultimately the responsibility of the delegate to evaluate their learning, and record it correctly in line with their professional body’s or employers requirements.

    GLOBAL CPD

    Increasingly, international and emerging markets are ‘professionalising’ their workforces and looking to the UK to benchmark educational standards. The undertaking of CPD is now increasingly expected of any individual employed within today’s global marketplace.

    CPD Certificates

    We can provide a certificate for all our accredited events. To request a CPD certificate for a conference , workshop, master classes you have attended please email events@saemediagroup.com

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