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Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center

Mar 21, 2016 1:00 PM - Mar 23, 2016 4:30 PM

6000 West Osceola Parkway, Kissimmee, FL 34746

Medical Affairs and Scientific Communications 2016 Annual Forum

Cross-functional forum spotlights topics related to medical communication, medical science liaison, medical call center, and medical writing professionals.

Session 7 Track D: Biosimilars: What the Communicator Should Know About This Growing Field

Session Chair(s)

Lawrence  Liberti, PhD, RAC

Lawrence Liberti, PhD, RAC

Director, D.K. Kim International Center for Regulatory Science

The Kim Center/ USC DRQS, United States

This session is aimed at regulatory writers and publications/medical communications writers who have an interest in preparing communications describing biosimilars products. The objective is to help participants recognize differences in communicating about the chemistry, pharmacology and other characteristics of biosimilars distinct from small molecules and generics.

Learning Objective : At the conclusion of this session, participants should be able to:
  • Recognize the differences between a biosimilars, small molecule, biologic and generic product
  • Describe the special approaches required to communicate regulatory and clinical concepts regarding biosimilars
  • Discuss the role of biosimilars in global health care

Speaker(s)

Matthew  Frankel, MD, MBA

Biosimilars 101: A Primer

Matthew Frankel, MD, MBA

Sandoz Inc., United States

Executive Director, Medical Affairs Biopharmaceuticals North America

Eileen  Girten, MS

Communicating About Biosimilars: Building on Your Experience - Exploring a New Path

Eileen Girten, MS

Pfizer Inc, United States

Director, Medical Writing

Lawrence  Liberti, PhD, RAC

Why Biosimilars Matter: Their Global Role in Modern Therapy

Lawrence Liberti, PhD, RAC

The Kim Center/ USC DRQS, United States

Director, D.K. Kim International Center for Regulatory Science

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