Explore New Regulatory Insights atHYBRID ANNUAL EDUCATION DAY 2025
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
For Registered Attendees Only
Hybrid Annual Education Day 2025 PRESENTATIONS & MATERIALS
Welcome to the official collection of presentations and materials from CAPRA Hybrid Education Day 2025!
This year’s event brought together regulatory professionals, industry leaders, and innovators to explore the latest advancements, challenges, and trends shaping the pharmaceutical landscape.
Whether you attended Education Day or are catching up now, these resources provide valuable insights, expert perspectives, and practical takeaways to support excellence in regulatory affairs and beyond. Dive into this comprehensive content to stay informed and ahead in your field.
CAPRA Education Day Committee
Annual Education Day SpeakersClick on the speakers' picture to view their bio.
Dr. Alysha Croker
Health Canada
Director Strategic Horizontal Policy Division Policy, Planning and International Affairs Directorate
Health Products and Food Branch

Rachel Sampson
Health Canada
Manager, Regulatory Project Management Office Bureau of Strategic Engagement and Integrated Management Services, Marketed Health Products Directorate | Health Products and Food Branch

Michelle Ciesielski
Health Canada
Manager
Office of Patented Medicines and Liaison (OPML)

Christiane Grisé-Bard
Health Canada
Associate Director, Bureau of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Pharmaceutical Drugs Directorate

Emilie Falardeau
Health Canada
Associate Director, Centre of Blood, Blood Products and Biotherapeutics
Biologics and Radiopharmaceutical Drugs Directorate
| Time | Topic | Guest Speaker | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8:00 - 9:00 am | Registration, Networking and Breakfast | 60 mins | |
| 9:00 - 9:15 am | Welcoming Remarks | 15 mins | |
| 9:15 - 10:00 am | How to Reduce Labelling Clarifaxes | Ravneet Kaur, | 45 mins |
| 10:00 - 10:40 am | Health Canada and International Collaboration Initiatives (i.e., ORBIS, ACCESS, etc.) | Dr. Maxime Sasseville, | 40 mins |
| 10:40 - 11:00 am | Coffee Break, Networking and Visit Vendor Booths | 20 mins | |
| 11:00 - 11:40 am | National Strategy for Drugs for Rare Diseases | Jennifer Grandy, | 40 mins |
| 11:40 - 12:20 pm | Rare Diseases: Regulatory landscape and market access | Oxana Iliach, | 40 mins |
| 12:20 - 1:20 pm | Lunch Break, Networking and Visit Vendor Booths | 60 mins | |
| 1:20 - 2:00 pm | New Substances Notifications (NSN) for Cell and Gene Therapy Organisms | Catherine Sullivan, | 40 mins |
| 2:00 - 2:40 pm | Enhancing Regulatory Through Artificial Intelligence (AI) Innovations | Doris Simcich, | 40 mins |
| 2:40 - 3:00 pm | Coffee Break, Networking and Visit Vendor Booths | 20 mins | |
| 3:00 - 3:40 pm | DEL Developments: Where We Stand and What’s Next? | Brian Randall, Director Quality Assurance, Innomar Strategies Inc. (a division of Cencora) | 40 mins |
| 3:40 - 4:00 pm | Closing Remarks | CAPRA Education Day Committee | 20 mins |
Thank You to Our Sponsors
We extend our sincere gratitude to the generous sponsors of CAPRA Education Day 2025. Your commitment plays a crucial role in bringing together leading experts in Pharmaceuticals and Regulatory Affairs, fostering collaboration, and driving industry innovation. Your support helps ensure the success of this vital knowledge-sharing platform, empowering professionals to exchange insights, explore new developments, and shape the future of Regulatory Affairs.
Thank you for being an integral part of this event and for your continued dedication to advancing the industry!
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