ISPE Assembles Global Health Authorities to Discuss COVID-19 Challenges & Industry-Critical Topics
ISPE announced its 2020 ISPE Annual Meeting & Expo, taking place virtually 2–6 November 2020, will feature an unprecedented number of regulators representing a diverse mix of global health authorities providing insights on COVID-19 and other industry-critical topics.
The latest addition to the speaker line-up is Stephen Hahn, MD, Commissioner, USFDA, who will deliver a keynote presentation during a gathering of the Global Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Leadership Forum and the ISPE Annual Member Meeting during the conference. Dr. Hahn was sworn in as the 24th Commissioner of the USFDA on 17 December 2019. He is a dedicated clinician, having trained in both medical oncology and radiation oncology.
Keynote speaker Amy Abernethy, MD, PhD, Principal Deputy Commissioner, FDA, will return to this leading forum to share new insights and perspectives during her Keynote Fireside Chat.
“The COVID-19 pandemic has placed a spotlight on the need for regulatory agencies and pharmaceutical companies to work closely to ensure the development of safe, effective, and high-quality medicines," said Tom Hartman, President & CEO, ISPE. “This event brings the industry and regulators together to have timely discussions and exchange thoughts openly in a ‘conversational, safe forum,’ which ultimately helps to advance the pharmaceutical industry's mission.”
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The 2020 ISPE Annual Meeting & Expo has been reimagined into a virtual experience that will immerse attendees in actionable discussions around industry-critical initiatives—focusing on excellence, modernization, and harmonization in pharmaceutical science and manufacturing. Education sessions feature case studies and dedicated Q&A time with experts. In addition to global health authorities, speakers represent a diverse mix of industry stakeholders, including AstraZeneca, Eli Lilly, Kite Pharma, GSK, Vetter Pharma, and more.