Don Tracy, Associate Editor

Fran Gregory, VP, emerging therapies, Cardinal Health, discusses the evolving cell and gene therapy landscape, highlighting pipeline growth, cost challenges, and emerging therapeutic areas beyond oncology and hematology.

Doug Long, VP, industry relations, IQVIA, examines shifting pharmaceutical trends, including specialty growth, biosimilar gaps, reimbursement pressure from GLP-1s, and persistent access challenges.

Chip Parkinson, CEO, GiftHealth, explains how AI, real-time data, and closer payer collaboration are driving the next phase of growth and efficiency in specialty pharmacy.

Tiara Green, president, Accessia Health, highlights key themes from the upcoming discussion on how health equity, literacy, and social determinants are reshaping patient care—especially for those with chronic and rare conditions.

Blake Powers, CEO, Medigi, discusses how face-to-face collaboration and streamlined commercialization strategies are helping life sciences companies deliver therapies more efficiently to patients.

Claire Riches highlights inefficiencies in the current drug approval process, while outlining the role of payers and insurers in shifting toward data-driven approval framework.

The interchangeability designation for Yuflyma, a biosimilar to Humira, may help to improve patient access and reduce costs.

Kevin Hagan, CEO, Pan Foundation, discusses central concerns for patient assistance programs as changes to Medicare and the Inflation Reduction Act take effect.

New facility is expected to serve as a global hub for accelerating the development of next-generation antibody-drug conjugates for the treatment of cancer.

Jen Butler, chief commercial officer, Pleio, discusses the importance of balancing technology and personalization in patient support.

Renier Brentjens, MD, PhD outlines the evolution of the space, while offering ways to boost patient access to these treatments.

Jen Butler, chief commercial officer, Pleio, discusses how personalization, connectivity, technology, and proactive support are working to evolve patient engagement strategies.

Jen Butler, chief commercial officer, Pleio, discusses the effectiveness of peer-to-patient outreach when starting specialty medications.

Jen Butler, chief commercial officer, Pleio, discusses how the company’s GoodStart programs help patients navigate specialty pharmacies.

Jonathan James, CEO, Hope Charities, discusses how, despite policy advancements, millions of people still face barriers to healthcare access.

Jonathan James, CEO, Hope Charities, discusses the challenge of nonprofits securing sustainable funding while ensuring patients are aware of available assistance.

Jonathan James, CEO, Hope Charities, discusses the critical importance of maintaining access to life-saving medications for patients with rare diseases to lead productive lives.

Jonathan James, CEO, Hope Charities, discusses reimbursement challenges and barriers to care in patients requiring life-saving medications.

Ron Lanton, Partner, Lanton Law, examines the legal and economic impacts of reciprocal tariffs on the pharma supply chain, including potential disruptions and increased drug costs.

Lisa Arthurs, VP, trade, Two Labs, discusses a roundtable discussing women in trade as well as empowering future leaders.

Jon Hamrick, partner, Curatio Scientia Advisors, discusses upcoming industry challenges at this year's Trade & Channel Strategies Conference in Philadelphia.

Bill Trombetta, PhD, professor, healthcare strategy, marketing, St. Joseph's University, discusses the difference between return on invested capital in pharma compared to other organizations.