Agenda for Day 3 - Wednesday 11 November, 2026
Explore critical lessons learned from failed and successful clinical trials
Gain insights into improving trial design and operational processes
Examine real world case studies to enhance future trial outcomes
- Rahul Agrawal - Chief Medical Officer and Head of R&D, Cereno Scientific
Engage innovators and funders in clinical trial discussions
Explore case studies on successful collaborations with manufacturers and therapeutic innovators
Build partnerships to support trial execution and innovation
Learn how to engage CROs as part of the team
Minimize risks and enhance clinical trial partnerships
Building relationships between vendors and biotech companies
Explore bold and innovative strategies for Phase 3 trials in rare diseases, focusing on risk-taking and challenging existing literature to achieve groundbreaking results.
Learn how to design clinical trials that differentiate first-in-class therapeutics and position novel therapies for success.
Discover adaptive, platform, and basket trial designs to enhance efficiency and accelerate the development of breakthrough therapies
- Ermir Kalaj - CEO, Cellula Therapeutics SA
Explore financial barriers in clinical trials and their impact on operations
Discuss cost-saving strategies and innovative approaches to streamline trial processes
Highlight mission driven investments that balance capital and clinical impact
- Bradley Norton - VP, Clinical Operations, Glyden Pharma Limited
Explore how CAR-T platforms are bridging autoimmune and oncology indications, leveraging translational insights across disease areas
Address organizational challenges of working across multiple departments with different priorities and stakeholder expectations
Navigate recent FDA guidance on cellular therapies and regulatory pathway considerations when bridging from oncology to autoimmune indications
Discuss strategies for effective cross-functional governance, resource allocation, and operational excellence in dual-indication programs
- Tobias Kampfenkel - VP Early Clinical Development and Translational Research, Miltenyi Biomedicine
Explore how AI is revolutionizing clinical trial operations, from streamlining protocol development to patient recruitment
Address ethical considerations and challenges like inclusion/exclusion criteria and patient adherence Gain insights into AI’s future impact on healthcare and clinical trials through predictions and case studies from leading companies
