Real Time Coverage Advancing Precision Medicine Annual Conference, Philadelphia PA November 1,2 2024
Reporter: Stephen J. Williams, Ph.D.
Source: https://www.advancingprecisionmedicine.com/apm-annual-conference-and-exhibition-in-philadelphia/
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The Advancing Precision Medicine (APM) Annual Conference 2024 will take place at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, November 1-2, 2024. Located in the heart of the biopharma ecosystem and with easy access to some of the most renowned academic and research institutions in the world, the APM Annual Conference 2024 will attract all segments of the precision medicine landscape.
The event will consist of two parallel tracks composed of keynote addresses, panel discussions and fireside chats which will encourage audience participation. Over the course of the two-day event leaders from industry, healthcare, regulatory bodies, academia and other pertinent stakeholders will share an intriguing and broad scope of content.
his event will consist of three immersive tracks, each crafted to explore the multifaceted dimensions of precision medicine. Delve into Precision Oncology, where groundbreaking advancements are reshaping the landscape of cancer diagnosis and treatment. Traverse the boundaries of Precision Medicine Outside of Oncology, as we probe into the intricate interplay of genetics, lifestyle, and environment across a spectrum of diseases and conditions including rare disease, cardiology, ophthalmology, and neurodegenerative disease. Immerse yourself in AI for Precision Medicine, where cutting-edge technologies are revolutionizing diagnostics, therapeutics, and patient care. Additionally, explore the emerging frontiers of Spatial Biology and Mult-Omics, where integrated approaches are unraveling the complexities of biological systems with unprecedented depth and precision.
Whether you are a seasoned researcher, a dedicated clinician, or a visionary industry professional, this conference serves as a vibrant hub of knowledge exchange, collaboration, and innovation. Elevate your expertise, expand your network, and chart the course of your career trajectory amidst a community of like-minded individuals. Join us as we embark on this transformative journey, where the possibilities are as limitless as the potential of precision medicine itself.
Agenda – What’s on when
7:30 – 8:25
Registration and Check-in Meeting Room 203 Philadelphia Convention Center
8:25 – 8:30
Welcome and Introduction
8:30 – 9:00
Opening Keynote

Daniel Rader, Penn Medicine and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
9:00 – 10:20
9:00-10:20
Diagnosis to Treatment – A Case Study in Non Small Cell Lung Cancer

Moderator: Jason Crites, Assurance Health Data

Miriam Bredella, NYU Lagone Health

Rob Dumanois, Thermo Fisher Scientific

Joe Lennerz, BostonGene
9:00-9:20
Scaling Precision Therapeutic Development for Rare Disease (CME Eligible)Landscape Overview (CME Eligible)

Marni Falk, CHOP
9:20-9:40
Prognostic Biomarkers and Preclinical Modeling – the Cost of Inaction (CME Eligible)

Stephen Ekker, University of Texas at Austin
9:40-10:00
Regulatory Perspective on Rare Disease Drug Approvals and Efficacy Endpoints (CME Eligible)

Christine Nguyen, FDA
10:00-10:20
FDA’s Regulatory Flexibility Beyond One Positive Adequate & Well-Controlled Trial (CME Eligible)

Frank Sasinowski, Hyman, Phelps & McNamara
10:20 – 10:50
Networking, Exhibits and Product Presentations
10:25-10:35 PRODUCT PRESENTATION 204C
The Genexus Integrated Sequencer System:
NGS Results in 24 hours for Oncology Genomic Profiling

Jeff Smith, Thermo Fisher Scientific
10:35-10:45 PRODUCT PRESENTATION 204A

Karen Lin, Natera
10:50 – 12:50
10:50-11:50
Who Needs Liquid Biopsy? Opportunities to Increase Access and Improve Outcomes

Nicole St. Jean, GSK

Phil Febbo, Veracyte, Inc.

Andrea Ferreira-Gonzalez, Virginia Commonwealth University

Lauren Leiman, BloodPAC

Nicole Sheahan, Global Colon Cancer Association
11:50-12:50
Advancing Digital Pathology and Precision Medicine – Where Are We Now?

Shruti Mathur, Genentech

Luke Benko, Roche Diagnostics

Kimberly Gasuad, JK Life Sciences

Eric Walk, PathAI
10:50-11:10
Real World Data vs Multi Modal Omics Data for Therapeutic Discovery (CME Eligible)

Adam Resnick, CHOP
11:10-11:30

Hakon Hakonarson, CHOP
11:30-11:50
NCATS Perspective on Success and Failures of Drug Repurposing for Rare Disease (CME Eligible)

PJ Brooks, NIH
11:50-12:10
Pharma Perspective and Realities (CME Eligible)

Sundeep Dugar, Rarefy Therapeutics
12:10-12:50
A Panel Discussion: Scaling Precision Therapeutic Development for Rare Disease (CME Eligible)

Marni Falk, CHOP

Stephen Ekker, University of Texas at Austin

Christine Nguyen, FDA

Frank Sasinowski, Hyman, Phelps & McNamara

Adam Resnick, CHOP

Hakon Hakonarson, CHOP

Sundeep Dugar, Rarefy Therapeutics

PJ Brooks, NIH
12:50 – 1:50
Lunch & Product Presentations
1:10-1:25 PRODUCT PRESENTATION 204C
The Power of ctDNA Testing in Therapy Selection and Recurrence Monitoring

Taylor Jensen, LabCorp
1:50 – 3:50
1:50-3:50
Unlocking the Next Quantum Leap in Precision Medicine – A Town Hall Discussion (CME Eligible)
Co-Chairs

Amanda Paulovich, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

Henry Rodriguez, NCI/NIH

Eric Schadt, Pathos
Participants

Ezra Cohen, Tempus

Jennifer Leib, Innovation Policy Solutions

Susan Monarez, ARPA-H

Nick Seddon, Optum Genomics

Giselle Sholler, Penn State Hershey Children’s Hospital

Janet Woodcock, Former FDA
1:50-2:50
Advancing Precision Medicine in Non-Oncology Therapeutic Areas

Moderator: Mike Montalto, Amgen

Scott Friedman, Mt. Sinai

Sana Syed, University of Virginia

Lei Zhao, Amgen
2:50-3:20
Towards a Precision Neuroimmunology Platform (CME Eligible)

Amit Bar-Or, Penn Medicine
3:20-3:50
3:50 – 4:20
Networking and Exhibits
4:20 – 6:15
4:20-4:45

Sarah Hersey, BMS
4:45-5:30
Realizing Novel Treatment Paradigms with ctDNA-MRD (CME Eligible)

Mark Roschewski, NCI
5:30-6:30
The Potential Benefits of Next-day NGS for the Future of Precision Oncology

Allison Eck, Doylestown Health

Harry Erba, Duke Cancer Institute

Jeff Smith, Thermo Fisher Scientific
4:20-4:45
Advancing Precision Medicine: Polygenic Risk Scores and Beyond (CME Eligible)

Dokyoon Kim, Penn Medicine
4:45-5:30
The Rocky Road to Clinical Trial Diversity (CME Eligible)

Ysabel Duron, The Latino Cancer Institute

Porscha Johnson, PJW Clinical Pharmacy Consulting

Victor LaGroon, Department of Veterans Affairs
5:30-6:15
In the Rising Age of Women’s Health, How Do We Build Diagnostics to Last?

Oriana Papin Zoghbi, AOADx

Sarah Huah, Johnson & Johnson
6:30 – 7:00
Evening Keynote
Reimagining Health Equity in the Era of Precision Medicine (CME Eligible)

Rick Kittles, Morehouse School of Medicine
7:00 – 7:45
Cocktail Networking Reception
November 02, 2024
8:00-8:55
Registration and Check-in Meeting Room 203 Philadelphia Convention Center











