Friday, February 9 (10:00 a.m. in the Anthem Center Concord Room)
“Pharmaceutical Innovation: Transforming Lives, Revolutionizing Healthcare”, Ramana Sonty, MD, PhD
Dr. Sonty has extensive experience in pharmaceutical R&D strategy and drug development gained over the last 25 years working for Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine, Global Medical Organization. For the last 12 years, he has led multiple global cross-functional initiatives, including the creation of a cross-industry policy of patient access to investigational medicines which has become part of the 21st Century Cures Act signed by President Obama in 2016.
This presentation will touch on the complexity of the U.S. healthcare ecosystem and the role of the pharmaceutical industry, the establishment of the regulatory environment in the U.S., and the birth of the FDA. Dr. Sonty will include the complex and rigorous process of bringing new drugs to market and the challenges involved in groundbreaking advancements.
The views expressed in our presentation are those of the speakers and do not reflect the views of the Club or SCA. Products are not endorsed.
CLUB REMINDERS:
- If you have an interesting subject that you would like to present, we encourage you to do so. Our club leaders are happy to help you put the talk together, including help with PowerPoint presentations and videotaping. If you want to present, please contact Juanita Brown at jbrown341@verizon.net.