Enabling patient access to cell and gene therapies

Featuring:

Durhane Wong-Rieger, PhD, President and CEO, Canadian Organization for Rare Disorders

Jacqueline Barry, PhD, Chief Clinical Officer, Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult

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In this episode, we dive into the critical topic of enabling patient access to cell and gene therapies with two leaders in the field. Jacqueline Barry, an expert in the development and adoption of advanced therapies, shares her insights on the challenges involved with bringing innovative treatments to patients, from regulatory hurdles to affordability concerns. Durhane Wong-Rieger, an advocate for people living with rare diseases, discusses the unique barriers faced by patients with these conditions and the limited treatment options available for many rare disorders.

Together, our guests explore potential solutions to improve access to care, highlighting the importance of collaboration between industry, stakeholders, governments and healthcare providers. They address the pressing issue of cost and discuss how industry is working to make these transformative treatments more affordable and more widely available. The conversation also touches on efforts to expand access beyond North America and the U.K., where the need for advanced therapies is significant but often unmet.

As the field of regenerative medicine continues to evolve, Drs. Barry and Wong-Rieger reflect on the developments that inspire optimism for the future. From innovative technologies to new models of partnership, they share their thoughts on future progress and the changes they believe will make a lasting impact on patient care. 

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