2026
Day 2
Description
Decisions about coverage and access are influenced by the type and strength of evidence generated during and after clinical development. This session will examine how clinical and real-world data intersect with payer and coverage considerations, and why early alignment between development strategies and evidence needs is particularly important in rare diseases.
Moderator: Pamela Gavin, CEO, NORD
Panelists:
- Ravi Pathak, PhD, MBA, Medical Director, Lysosomal Storage Disorders, US Medical, Takeda
- Mark Trusheim, MS, Senior Strategy Advisor, NEWDIGS, Tufts Medical Center
- Margarita Valdez Martinez, Chief Advocacy Officer, ASGCT
- Danny Yeh, PhD, Vice President, Rare Disease, Center of Excellence, AESARA
