Pediatric Insights: Small Patients, Big Decisions
Developing impactful treatments for younger and older patients is a fine balance between science, safety and ease of administration.
This ‘Small Patients, Big Decisions’ knowledge sharing session opens up the floor to pharmaceutical experts like you to explore the decisions that shape pediatric programs from early development to commercialization.
Joined by drug development specialist Terry Ernest, expect an evening of genuine connections, real-world solutions and impactful conversations over drinks and appetizers.
Secure your spot today for Pediatric Insights: Small Patients, Big Decisions.
Join us in-person
Date: Wednesday, April 15, 2026
Location: Kimpton Marlowe Hotel, Boston
Time: 5:30pm-late (ET)
Spaces are limited
To secure your place, please confirm your attendance as soon as possible by completing the registration form.
Agenda
| Topic | Speaker | Duration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
Arrival & networking |
30 mins |
5:30pm – 6:00pm |
|
Welcome & intros |
Simon Wright |
10 mins |
6:00pm – 6:10pm |
|
Challenges associated with development of pediatric treatments Q&A |
Dr. Terry Ernest |
30 mins 10 mins |
6:10pm – 6:50pm |
Break |
10 mins |
6:50pm – 7:00pm |
|
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Innovations in pediatric drug development, patient populations and application of AI Q&A |
Dr. Daniel Schaufelberger |
30 mins 10 mins |
7:00pm – 7:40pm |
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Navigating the unique supply challenges in pediatric and rare disease innovation Q&A |
Chetan Desai |
30 mins 10 mins |
7:40pm – 8:20pm |
Q&A session wrap up, raffle & networking |
All |
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8:20pm – late |
Your industry experts will be:
Dr. Terry Ernest
Director of Manufacturing Science & Technology,
Almac Pharma Services
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Simon Wright
Vice President of Business Development,
Almac Pharma Services
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Andy Vandiver
Head of Business Development (NA),
Almac Pharma Services
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Karisa Udovic
Business Development Director,
Almac Pharma Services
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Mike Boyle
Business Development Director,
Almac Pharma Services
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