IPASA Inaugural Innovative Medicines Summit took place 1 September 2016 at the Hyatt Hotel, Rosebank. The Summit was graced by 200 attendees representing a diverse group of industry players, including Policymakers (Government and Funders), Science Councils, Academia, Patient Advocacy Groups, Press, Civil Society Advocacy, Hospitals, Pharmacy Groups, Independent Pharmacy, Doctor Groups, Independent Practitioner and Pharma Industry.
The speakers included Honourable Minister Naledi Pandor, Dr. Timmy Kedijang, Prof. Kelly Chibale, Mr. Michael Kleinrock, Dr. Patrice Matchaba, Mr. Richard Bergström, Mr. Greg Perry, Dr. Jonathan Broomberg, Dr. Mark Britnell and Dr. Konji Sebati. The resounding and reoccurring themes of cooperation, collaboration and partnership were echoed through the day.
Patient Testimonials by Raynolda Makhutle (Cancer.vive) and Kelly du Plessis (Rare Disease) left the audience with little doubt of the value of innovation touching their lives, and opportunities beyond their stories.
Special recognition to be given to the MC of the day Mr. McLean Sibanda, who elegantly took the attendees through the stimulating programme and panel discussions.
A word of thanks to the Task Team that worked tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure this event was a success.
The resounding and reoccurring themes of cooperation, collaboration and partnership were echoed through the day.
Honourable Minister Naledi Pandor
South African Minister of Science and Technology
Dr. Timmy Kedijang
IPASA President
Prof. Kelly Chibale
UCT Principal Investigator, Department of Chemistry and IDM
Mr. Michael Kleinrock
IMS Institute, Research Director
Dr. Patrice Matchaba
Novartis Global Head Development, US
Mr. Richard Bergström
European FPIA Director General
Mr. Greg Perry
Medicines Patent Poll Executive Director
Dr. Jonathan Broomberg
Discovery Health CEO
Dr. Mark Britnell
KPMG Chairman & Partner of the Global Health Practice
Investment in Health Innovation Capacity: The Pre-requisite for South African-led Innovative Pharmaceuticals& Economic Activity Kelly Chibale is a full Professor of Organic Chemistry at the University of Cape Town (UCT) in South Africa. He is also a Full Member of the UCT Institute of Infectious......
Opening Remarks Dr Timmy Kedijang is the current President of IPASA since 2014. Dr Kedijang is a Medical Doctor by qualification, having graduated with a Bachelors of Medicine and Surgery (MBchB) from University of KwaZulu Natal. Additionally he holds a Master’s of Science in Clinical......
The Global Trend Towards Personalized Medicine Michael serves as Research Director for the IMS Institute. He writes and speaks regularly on key health care topics related to the current and future place of biopharmaceuticals in healthcare. He brings a deep understanding of complex data sources......
Medicines Discovery & Development – a moral & economic development imperative in Africa: if not now, then when? Patrice Matchaba is the Global Head of Development, Cardio Metabolic Franchise at Novartis Pharmaceuticals. Appointed in May 2014 to this role, Patrice leads the global clinical development......
Medicine Patent Pool – a model for increasing access and innovation of medicines in developing countries Greg Perry joined the Medicines Patent Pool (MPP) as Executive Director in January 2013, bringing more than 20 years of experience in pharmaceuticals, intellectual property and healthcare policy to......
Innovative Reimbursement Dr Jonathan Broomberg is Chief Executive Officer of Discovery Health, South Africa’s largest health insurer, which manages 19 health funds, comprising over 3.3 million members. Jonathan studied medicine at the University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa, and then read PPE at Balliol College......
Speech by Minister of Science and Technology Naledi Pandor Naledi Pandor is South Africa’s Minister of Science and Technology. A life of exile from 1961 until 1984 resulted in an international flavour to her education. She holds a BA from the University of Botswana and......
The Value of Innovation in Healthcare – Healthcare Successes Richard Bergstrom is a pharmacist by training. He received his MScPharm degree from the University of Uppsala, Sweden in 1988. Until 1992 he worked at the Medical Products Agency as Assistant Head of Registration. He moved......
Official MC for the IPASA Innovative Medicines Summit 2016 McLean Sibanda is an engineer and patent attorney. He has recently been appointed for a second term as the Chief Executive Officer of The Innovation Hub, a leading African Science Park. He has extensive experience in......
Recently appointed the CEO of IPASA, the Innovative Pharmaceutical Association of South Africa; Konji has over 25 years’ experience in the Public and Private sector. She is a Medical Practitioner by training, with a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of the North (now......
Universal Health Coverage: A Rising Tide Floats All Boats Mark is Chairman and Partner of the Global Health Practice at KPMG. Since 2009, he has worked in over 60 countries, helping governments, public and private sector organizations with operations, strategy and policy. He has a......
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The Innovative Pharmaceutical Association of South Africa (IPASA) today hosted its inaugural Innovative Medicines summit with Honourable Minister Naledi Pandor key note speaker who believes that South Africa can be a world leader of biotechnology and pharmaceuticals.
The Innovative Pharmaceutical Association of South Africa (IPASA) today hosted its inaugural Innovative Medicines summit with Honourable Minister Naledi Pandor key note speaker. From left to right Dr. Timmy Kedijang , President of IPASA; Mininster Pandor and Ambassador Dr. Konji Sebati, CEO of IPASA.
The Innovative Pharmaceutical Association of South Africa (IPASA) today hosted its inaugural Innovative Medicines summit attended by the who’s who of the pharmaceutical industry. From left to right Dr. Timmy Kedijang , President of IPASA; Dr. Konji Sebati, CEO of IPASA and McLean Sibanda, Innovation Hub CEO who acted as master of ceremonies for the summit.