The 2026 LSPA Patient Summit provides patient advocacy groups and public officials the opportunity to learn about exciting developments in the life sciences ecosystem and better understand the interaction between payers, patients, innovators and policymakers. Topics for the Summit were derived from feedback provided by the LSPA Patient Advocacy Groups and include discussions around investing in research, access & advocacy around GLP-1, and putting patients before paperwork.
Agenda:
8:00am - Registration Opens, Breakfast and Networking
8:45am - Welcome Remarks
8:50am - 2026 Election Implications
9:30am - Clinical Trial Network: Advancements in Breast Cancer Research
10:25am - Prior Authorization: Putting "Patients Before Paperwork" in Mental Health
11:10am - GLP-1 Access: The Patient Perspective
12:00pm - Patient Spotlight: The Alzheimer’s Caregiver
12:35pm - Lunch & Networking
Check-in Procedure: Participants are encouraged to check-in at 8:00AM. Please enter the building through the ground-floor lobby. Staff will invite you to the 2nd floor, where you can join the networking area.
Refunds and Questions:Refund/cancellation policy: All sales are final upon purchase.
Questions about Membership: If you are not sure you are a member or whether your membership dues are up-to-date, please contact Emily Boring, Director of Membership, eboring@lifesciencespa.org
Questions about the event: Please contact Lara Flynn, Senior Director, Federal Policy & Public Affairs, lflynn@lifesciencespa.org
Quorum - University City Science Center
Location: Quorum, 3675 Market Street, 2nd Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19104
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