I would like to let you know about a free, upcoming scientific event titled, Pre-Approval Access: Can Compassion, Business, and Medicine Coexist? This event will be held at the New York Academy of Sciences Conference Center on Wednesday, October 28 - Thursday, October 29, 2015. The NYU School of Medicine and the New York Academy of Sciences are jointly presenting this colloquium which shall explore challenges surrounding pre-approval access to investigational medicines. This event will convene a diverse group of international stakeholders - including representatives of patient-advocacy organizations, regulatory agencies, pharmaceutical companies, non-governmental organizations, and legislatures. If you cannot attend in person, the proceedings of the entire event will be available via Livestream. Further details can be found below: Pre-Approval Access: Can Compassion, Business, and Medicine Coexist?<http://www.nyas.org/CompassionateUse> Presented by: NYU School of Medicine and the New York Academy of Sciences Sponsored by: Johnson & Johnson Dates: October 28 - 29, 2015 Location: The New York Academy of Sciences Conference Center, 7 World Trade Center, 250 Greenwich, 40th Floor, New York, NY Registration Cost: Free Agenda Topics Include: · Perspectives from Patient Advocates on Compassionate Use and Expanded Access · The Case of Josh Hardy and Social Media's Impact · Lessons Learned From the Ebola Virus Epidemic on Compassionate Use During a Crisis · Key Issues from Stakeholders' Perspectives When Considering a Compassionate Use Request · Legislative or Regulatory Changes on Compassionate Use and Expanded Access Registration To register for the in-person event or the interactive livestream visit www.nyas.org/CompassionateUse<http://www.nyas.org/CompassionateUse>. This event is free, but registration is required. Although on-site registration may be possible on the day of the event, pre-registration is highly encouraged due to space limitations. Best regards, [cid:image002.jpg@01D1068E.E7E48190] Siobhán Addie, PhD Senior Program Manager, Life Sciences The New York Academy of Sciences 7 World Trade Center, 250 Greenwich St, 40th Floor New York, NY 10007-2157