Growing the Life Sciences Industry: Improving Access, Affordability & Appropriate Use of Medicines - Can we have it all?

September 25th, 11:30am-1:30pm | Fairmont Chateau Laurier Hotel, 1 Rideau Street, Ottawa

Affordability of and access to innovative medicines are challenges that Canada shares with many other countries around the world. With healthcare budgets stretched due to rising drug prices and ageing populations with increasingly complex conditions, those challenges continue to increase. Addressing these issues requires creative policy and market-based approaches that draw on the best ideas around the world. Join us as our expert panellists discuss different approaches from around the world in balancing affordability and access, while building a strong life sciences industry.

- Lunch will be served -

Panelists:

• Brian Hilberdink, President, Novo Nordisk Canada Inc.
• Hans Erik Henriksen, CEO, Healthcare Denmark
• Ilse Treurnicht, Former CEO, MaRS Discovery District
• Sheryl Groeneweg, Director General, Manufacturing & Life Sciences Branch, Innovation, Sciences and Economic Development Canada