2nd Annual World Orphan Drug Congress USA, April 10-13 2012

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Article Date: 20 Jan 2012 - 5:00 PST

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Orphan drug development has become more feasible than in previous years but we've barely scratched the surface: only 367 approved orphan drugs out of 6,800 rare diseases. We need to keep the momentum going.

Come April 10-13, over 300 key decision makers from orphan drug manufacturers, patient groups, payers and regulators will gather in DC at the 2nd annual World Orphan Drug Congress USA. Key speakers include Mike Astrue, Commissioner of the US Social Security Administration; Angus Russell, CEO of Shire, Yi-Ou Wang, Founder & President of China-Dolls Care and Support Association and Dr. Duraiswamy Navaneetham, Director of the Foundation for Research on Rare Diseases and Disorders India.

This event is designed to help biotech and pharma find new ways to expedite orphan drugs to patients, whether by partnering with new and innovative technology, streamlining clinical development, globalizing patient registry, eliminating manufacturing bottlenecks, reaching out to patients through targeted social media marketing or by guaranteeing and fast-tracking reimbursement.

Co-located with the World Pediatric Drugs Congress this event will be the premier event you need to go to in 2012!

Participants will learn: To register or learn more visit http://www.terrapinn.com/orphandrug

CONTACT:
Caroline Hornby, Marketing Director

Terrapinn
caroline.hornby@terrapinn.com

+1 646 619 1792

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