International Avicenna Alliance Conference 

4 September 2018,

European Parliament (PHS, 5B001), Brussels

The Avicenna Alliance is proud to announce that it will be supporting the organisation of a large-scale international conference in the European Parliament presenting the newest developments of in silico medicine. The conference will have a global dimension bringing together speakers from the EU, the USA, and India.

The collective work of Avicenna members from around the world will be showcased. Speakers including EU policy makers and a representative from the FDA will also present key insights on their perspectives on computer modelling and simulation in healthcare.

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DRAFT AGENDA:

15:15   Introduction by Chair - Lieve Wierinck (ALDE, Belgium)

15:15 – 15:45   In silico medicine and the Avicenna Alliance: Making Medicine Modern - Thierry Marchal, Secretary General, Avicenna Alliance; Michael Hill, VP Science, Technology and Clinical Affairs, Medtronic; Geena Malhotra, Global Head of Integrated Product Development, Cipla

15:45 – 15:55   V&V40 EU – Verification and Validation in CM&S of Medical Devices - Tina M. Morrison, Deputy Director, Division of Applied Mechanics and Chair of Modeling and Simulation Working Group, FDA

15:55 – 16:10   Feedback and questions from Participants - Dr. Adriano Henney, Chairman of the Board, Avicenna Alliance

16:10 – 16:20   CM&S and medicinal products’ lifecycle - Dr. Ingrid Klingmann, European Forum for Good Clinical Practice

16:20 – 16:35   Feedback and questions from Participants - Dr. Adriano Henney, Chairman of the Board, Avicenna Alliance

16:35 – 16:50   Commission’s perspective - Vytenis Andriukaitis, European Commissioner, Health and Food Safety (TBC)

16:50 – 17:00   Closing remarks and next steps by Co-Chairs - Lieve Wierinck (ALDE, Belgium)

17:00 – 18:00   Networking reception and Q&A with speakers