FPM Annual Symposium 2024 Programme

Catch a glimpse of Dame Sally Davies discussing her session in this exclusive clip via our LinedIn page!

“With my background, I’m going to focus on antimicrobial resistance and ant-infectives, particularly the antibiotic emergency. I’m going to build on the political declaration that was agreed at the high level meeting of the UN General Assembly mid-September, where I was honoured to represent the Government.” – Dame Sally Davies GCB DBE FFPM (Hon)

Watch this exclusive sneak peek on our LinkedIn page from Jonathan Van-Tam as he shares what’s in store for his session!

“You can expect me to pick up on my pandemic experiences as Deputy Chief Medical Officer of England, and on the astonishing progress that we made so quickly in terms of vaccines and antiviral drugs. And you can expect me to talk about how we take those lessons from that period and how we weave them into the future of a relationship between government, the NHS and between those bits of the pharmaceutical industry that are working in the infectious diseases space.” – Professor Jonathan Van-Tam Kt MBE FFPM (Hon)

Our opening group session offers a unique opportunity to explore cutting-edge advancements in the industry. Discussions will focus on the crucial role of innovation in enhancing pharmaceutical practices, explore the transformative impacts of AI and the ethical considerations surrounding its use, and the latest research in neurosciences and degenerative diseases.

We will also discuss the critical importance of diversity in clinical trials, underscoring the need for inclusivity to achieve better health outcomes. Expect valuable insights and engaging discussions to inspire meaningful improvements in pharmaceutical practices and elevate patient care.

Join this session to hear different perspectives on how pharmaceutical medics can use AI to achieve critical outcomes that tackle global challenges, including how to make AI accessible and accountable, how to reduce the cost of drug development for small populations, and how we should be considering the impact of AI on our healthcare stakeholders.

Mental disorders constitute a significant contribution to the burden of disease on a global scale. Mental health disorders encompass a wide range of conditions, including mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance abuse disorders, and psychotic disorders, among others. Consistent research has shown a bidirectional relationship between chronic diseases and mental health conditions, with each influencing the other. Evidence that individuals with a childhood chronic physical illness are at greater life-long risk of emotional problems. This finding is critically important in clinical care. Mental health assessment and treatment should be an integral component of comprehensive care of chronically ill children and adolescents.

The pharmaceutical industry has an estimated global market value in excess of $1 trillion, yet significant disparities remain in who benefits from medical innovations. This session will explore whether diversity in participation in the drug development process and equitable access to medicines have truly been achieved. Join experts from industry, academia and regulators, as we discuss and identify practical solutions to promote inclusion, reduce inequality and improve access to essential treatments.

Much has been written about precision medicine, initially with a focus in oncology but more recently in other common non communicable diseases as well as on the genetics of rare and otherwise unclassified syndromes and diseases. With the rapid advancements in the technology of genomics we are learning more about genetic causes and its predispositions, including identifying epigenetic and environmental interactions for at risk populations. It is easy however to lose sight of the individual living with these diseases who is at the centre of these often complex interactions.

Our speakers and panellists will discuss the science, together with the hopes and impacts for individuals living with illness that may be amenable to precision medicine approaches.

Public health is an ever present aspect of medicine that affects all our lives, often working in the background to improve population health and wellbeing. In an aging population with an increased incidence and prevalence of chronic conditions, maximising our healthy and productive later lives has never been more important. Preventive public health as an investment in all our futures is enabled by the depth of knowledge and data that comes from large population datasets and their analyses.

Our speakers and panellists will discuss their experiences and insights from prospective population studies, databases and their analyses and how these can enable better health from a variety of potential interventions

Our upcoming workshop is centred on developing Target Product Profiles (TPPs) in collaboration with patients. Attendees will gain insights and best practices for actively involving patients and will have the opportunity to learn about the impact of patient involvement from the cystic fibrosis community. The workshop will also provide valuable perspectives from the pharmaceutical industry on streamlining the process for efficiency and effectiveness.