Panel discussions

From Innovation to Patient: Swissmedic’s Role in Accelerating Drug Development and Patient Access
Panel discussion summary

This panel will explore the journey of a medication from early innovation to market authorization, highlighting Swissmedic’s key support mechanisms. Topics include the Innovation Office, scientific advice for clinical trials, fast-track pathways for unmet patient needs, continuous engagement with developers, pipeline meetings, regulatory clarifications as well as international collaboration and harmonization to enhance patient access to innovative treatments.

Date, time and room information

May 6, 16:00 - 16:45, room Marriott 1+2

Moderation
Name Position Institution
Eliane Schmid Head of Communication Swissmedic, Swiss Agency for Therapeutic Products
Panelists
Name Position Institution
Benoît Dubuis President Fondation INARTIS
Laura Andrea Wyss Associate Director Regulatory Strategy Moderna Switzerland
Sandra Zaugg Head Division Regulatory Assessment Swissmedic
Julia Djonova Head of Division Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products Swissmedic
Deana Mohr Project Leader MUVON Therapeutics, ETH Zürich
Swissmedic, Swiss Agency for Therapeutic Products

Swissmedic is the national authorisation and supervisory authority for drugs and medical products. The agency ensures that only high-quality, safe and effective medical products are available in Switzerland, thus making an important contribution to the protection of human and animal health.