CAPRA 2025 Biologics and Biosimilar Symposium

GAIN REGULATORY INSIGHTS
2025 BIOLOGICS & BIOSIMILAR SYMPOSIUM
Friday, March 28, 2025  | TORONTO

Join CAPRA's Biologics & Biosimilar event with Health Canada and Industry Leaders.

This collaborative event represents a valuable opportunity to acquire insights and regulatory knowledge that will assist our regulatory professionals in navigating the complexities of scientific developments and advancements.

By attending, you will gain practical regulatory insights through in-person Q&A and panel discussions with all speakers by attending.

2025 Biologics and Biosimilar Symposium

Don't miss the chance to enhancing your professional knowledge and skills!

Join CAPRA's Biologics and Biosimilar event with Health Canada and Industry leaders. This collaborative event represents a valuable opportunity to acquire insights and regulatory knowledge that will assist our regulatory professionals to navigate the complexities of scientific developments and advancements.
By attending, you will gain practical regulatory insights through in-person Q&A and panel discussions with all speakers. 

  • Opening remarks from BRDD Director General
  • Preparation of the Quality Information for Drug Submissions in the CTD Format: Biotherapeutic and Blood Products
  • Update on ICH M4Q (R2) CTD guidance
  • Biosimilar Guidance Update
  • Discussing the 15-day Clarifax timelines for submitting samples with HC
  • Agile Licensing of Drugs and Medical Devices regulations
  • BIOTECanada Overview
  • Update on ATP
  • From Foundations to Frontiers: The Evolving Landscape of Biologics Regulations
  • Strategies to Overcome Development and Regulatory Challenges for Small and Medium Companies
Sophie Sommerer

Sophie Sommerer

Health Canada

Director General, BRDD

Hugo Hamel

Hugo Hamel

Health Canada

Associate Director, CBBB, BRDD

Denis Arsenault

Denis Arsenault

Health Canada

Manager, Centre for Policy, Pediatrics and International Collaboration

Dr. Chris Ablenas

Dr. Chris Ablenas

Health Canada

Senior Evaluator, CBBB, BRDD

Amy Tsung

Sanofi Canada

Head, Regulatory Affairs, CMC

Fiona Frappier

Fiona Frappier

Health Canada

Manager, Centre for Policy, Pediatrics and International Collaboration

Ron Boch

BIOTECanada

Vice President, Biotechnology and Industry Affairs

Johanne Veenstra

Health Canada

Senior Regulatory Policy and Risk Management Advisor, Office of Advanced Therapeutic Products,

Jennifer Wilhelm

Merck Canada

Director, Regulatory Affair 

Fiona Frappier

Yatika Kohli

NoNo Inc.

Chief Regulatory
and Strategy Officer

Ryan van Bendegem 

AstraZeneca Canada

Senior Manager for CMC,
Regulatory Affairs

Jody Cox

Jody Cox

Biosimilars Canada

Vice President

Thank You to Our Sponsors

We want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the sponsors of the 2025 Biologics and Biosimilar Symposium. Your commitment not only helps us bring together the brightest minds in the pharmaceutical and regulatory fields but also ensures the continued success of these knowledge-sharing platforms. Together, we are driving innovation, fostering collaboration, and shaping the future of the industry.

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