Pharma Sessions

Gene Therapy Breakthroughs: Exploring the Crucial Role of Medical Affairs with Dr. Huma Qamar

October 03, 2023 Season 2 Episode 1
Pharma Sessions
Gene Therapy Breakthroughs: Exploring the Crucial Role of Medical Affairs with Dr. Huma Qamar
Show Notes

In this episode of Pharma Sessions, host Jonathan Kaskey interviews Dr. Huma Qamar, Head of Clinical Development and Medical Affairs at Ocugen, Inc.

With her extensive background in clinical research and medicine, Dr. Qamar has been a pioneer in merging these two fields. Throughout this episode, she shares her invaluable insights on gene therapy, specifically focusing on inherited retinal diseases. Here are the top five things you'll learn:

1. The importance of patient-centered outcomes research and the different phases of clinical trials.

2. The challenges and advancements in developing gene therapies for unmet medical needs.

3. How to navigate the regulatory landscape of gene therapy and the role of the FDA in this process.

4. The significance of patient-reported outcomes and how they impact clinical development and medical affairs.

5. The future of gene therapy, including its potential to revolutionize healthcare and improve patients' quality of life.

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