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SME BioForum: Rare diseases

Name: SME BioForum: Rare diseases
Start: 2023-02-28T11:00:00+01:00
End: 2023-02-28T12:15:00+01:00

28 February 2023 @ 11:00 am – 12:15 pm CET

Rare Disease Day takes place on February 28th across the globe to raise awareness among policymakers and the public about rare diseases and their impact on patient’s lives and their families.

Building on the latest SME BioForum on Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products (ATMPs), EuropaBio – the European Association for Bioindustries will mark this day by hosting an online, invite-only SME BioForum solely dedicated to rare diseases. The event will take place from 11h00 to 12h15 CET.

The meeting is entirely SME driven. SME participants will connect with their peers, share their experiences and discuss the current regulatory and incentives framework ahead of the revision of the pharmaceutical legislation and the legislation on orphan and pediatric medicines.

If you have any queries or want further details, please get in touch with José Peres at j.peres@europabio.org.

SME BioForum 2022 Report: Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products

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