The Plasma Protein Forum is the premier conference for the plasma protein therapeutics industry in North America. This annual event brings industry, policymakers, health care providers, scientists, and patients together to learn more about and discuss key developments and issues.
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The 2024 Plasma Protein Forum will be held
November 19-20 in Washington, D.C.
2023 MEETING PROGRAM*
Day One: Tuesday - November 14, 2023
TIME (Eastern)
7:30 AM
On-site registration open / Exhibit Halls Open (Breakfast is available – Sponsored by Abbott)
8:30 - 8:35 AM
Welcoming Remarks
Julie Birkofer, Senior Vice President, Head of North America - PPTA
8:35 - 8:45 AM
Opening Remarks
Anita Brikman, President & CEO - PPTA
8:45 - 8:55 AM
Keynote (via video)
Speaker:
Admiral Rachel L. Levine, M.D., Assistant Secretary for Health - U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
8:55 - 9:30 AM
Keynote Address & Legislator of the Year Awards
Moderators:
Tom Lilburn, Senior Director, Lead for Government Affairs - PPTA
Anita Brikman, President & CEO - PPTA
Nathan Schaefer, Chair - American Plasma Users (APLUS) Coalition
Speakers:
Rep. Larry Bucshon, M.D., U.S. Representative, Serving the 8th District of Indiana
Rep. Scott Peters, U.S. Representative, Serving the D-CA 50th District
9:30 - 10:30 AM
Networking Break in the Exhibit Halls
An opportunity for attendees to network with meeting participants, speakers, and sponsors.
10:30 - 11:30 AM
Advocacy Efforts to Remove Legislative and Regulatory Barriers to Source Plasma Donations
Moderator:
Bill Speir, Senior Director, Lead for State Affairs - PPTA
Speakers:
Vlasta Hakes, Senior Director, Corporate Affairs - Grifols
Jeffrey Gruenglas, Executive Director, Government Affairs and Policy - ADMA Biologics, Inc.
John Schlatter, Senior Director of State Government Affairs - Takeda
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Networking Lunch in the Exhibit Halls – Sponsored by Haemonetics
An opportunity for attendees to network with meeting participants, speakers, and sponsors.
1:00 - 2:00 PM
Building a Plasma Ecosystem from the Ground Up: International Perspectives (Global Plasma)
Moderator:
Nahla Wu, Manager, Lead for Standards - PPTA
Speakers:
Michaela Majcin Dorcikova (Dr), Project Manager ,Social Development Programme Unit, Division for People and Social Inclusion – Unitar, United Nations Institute for Training and Research
Federico Rolando, Commercial Director, Latin America and Canada – Kedrion Biopharma, Inc.
2:00 - 3:00 PM
The Changing Hemophilia Treatment Landscape
Moderator:
Mark Skinner, President & CEO - Institute for Policy Advancement, Ltd.
Speakers:
Len Valentino, M.D., President & CEO - National Bleeding Disorders Foundation
Mark Skinner, President & CEO - Institute for Policy Advancement, Ltd.
Matthew Delaney, Government Relations Specialist, Public Policy & Access - National Bleeding Disorders Foundation
3:00 - 3:30 PM
Networking Break in the Exhibit Halls
An opportunity for attendees to network with meeting participants, speakers, and sponsors.
3:30 - 4:30 PM
Albumin Learning Network
Moderator:
Nahla Wu, Manager, Lead for Standards - PPTA
Speaker:
Giacomo Zaccherini, M.D., Ph.D. - University of Bologna in Italy
Q&A with the audience
4:30 - 5:00 PM
Presentation of the Dr. Otto Schwarz Award
5:00 PM
Closure of Day One
5:00 - 7:00 PM
Networking Reception in the Exhibit Halls – Sponsored by Paysign, Inc
Day Two: Wednesday - November 15, 2023
TIME (Eastern)
07:30 AM
On-site registration open / Exhibit Halls Open (Breakfast is available – Sponsored by Abbott)
8:30 - 8:35 AM
Opening Remarks
Anita Brikman, President & CEO - PPTA
8:35 - 8:45 AM
Global Executive Board of Directors Chair's Message
Giles Platford, President, Plasma Derived Therapies, Business Unit - Takeda; Chair - PPTA Global Executive Board of Directors
8:45 - 08:50 AM
Welcoming Remarks
Joshua Penrod, J.D., Ph.D., Senior Vice President, Head of Global Plasma and Technical Advocacy - PPTA
8:50 - 9:00 AM
Global Plasma Board of Directors Chair's Message
Roger Brinser, Head of Regulatory Affairs - BioLife Plasma Services, LP/Takeda; Chair - PPTA Global Plasma Board of Directors
9:00 - 10:00 AM
Together for PI
Moderator:
Anita Brikman, President & CEO – PPTA
Speakers:
Vicki Modell, Co-Founder - Jeffrey Modell Foundation (JMF)
Jorey Berry, President & CEO - Immune Deficiency Foundation (IDF)
10:00 - 10:45 AM
Networking Break
An opportunity for attendees to network with meeting participants, speakers, and sponsors.
10:45 AM - 12:00 PM
Donor Health Initiatives
Moderator:
Jennifer Duven, M.D., VP Medical Affairs - Join Parachute
Speakers:
Donor Health Recap – What’s New in 2023?
Michelle Fransen, Senior Manager, Lead for Project & Study Management - PPTA
How Data Privacy Can Impact the Implementation of Donor Health Measures
Alexa Wetzel, Director, Lead for European Plasma - PPTA
Translating Science Into Advocacy & Outreach - Creating a Donor Health Communications Plan
Susan Goldstein, Managing Director - Insocius
12:00 PM
Closing Announcements & Lunch available in the Exhibit Halls
Anita Brikman, President & CEO - PPTA
*Subject to change
CONTACTS
Registration inquiries
Charon Smith
csmith@pptaglobal.org
+1.410.432.4921
Hotel and Sponsorship/Exhibit inquiries
Michelle Mason
mmason@pptaglobal.org
+1.443.370.6056