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The Pennsylvania Convention Center

Jun 14, 2026 7:00 AM - Jun 18, 2026 3:00 PM

1101 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA

DIA 2026 Global Annual Meeting

FDA Rare Disease Town Hall

Session Chair(s)

James  Valentine, JD, MHS

James Valentine, JD, MHS

Director

Hyman, Phelps & McNamara, PC, United States

Senior FDA leaders will discuss evolving regulatory trends in rare disease development, including accelerated approval, innovative trial designs, patient engagement, and real-world evidence, followed by open Q&A with attendees.

Learning Objective : Identify current FDA regulatory trends and scientific approaches shaping rare disease drug development; Apply FDA expectations around accelerated approval, surrogate endpoints, and innovative trial designs; Integrate patient voice and real-world evidence into development strategies to support benefit-risk assessment.

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