US Conference on Rare Diseases and Orphan Products - Special Challenges in Rare Diseases

October 22-24, 2012
Washington, DC

Special Challenges in Rare Diseases

• Learn how the government and private sector are addressing the special challenges faced by patients and companies in the new health care environment
• Meet individuals who face the same challenges that you do
• Gain a better understanding of how the FDA and NIH work and how they interact with the drug and device development processes
• Learn ways to de-risk your investments in orphan products and understand better the timelines for research and regulatory reviews

Featured Speakers Include
Keynote:

• John J. Castellani: President & CEO Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA)

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