The role of patient research NGOs in drug development – illustrated by the Children’s Tumor Foundation’s leadership role in the EU PEARL project

  • Patient driven infrastructure – NF patient registry, NF Preclinical Hub, NF Clinic Network, NF Data Portal – to accelerate trials and insights
  • CTF served as IMI research partner on EU PEARL NF1; CTF Europe launched to expand platform trials
  • EU PEARL NF1: adaptive platform basket across PN, cNF, LGG/OPG; observational entry → randomization; add/drop arms, early go/ no go signals
  • Addresses EMA orphan challenges via clear estimands and central oversight; efficient, de risked paediatric evidence
  • NGO impact: contributed to first NF approvals; 60+ US trials; now scaling European execution

ROUNDTABLE SESSIONS

During the roundtable discussion session, the conference hall will be divided into zones. Delegates can choose which zone they would like to join. Each zone will be led by a table moderator and will focus on a different challenge within the industry. After 30 minutes, delegates will have the opportunity to swap and choose a different table, and each roundtable will run twice.

Navigating communication styles by tailoring approaches for different patient personalities
Roel van der Heijde, Facilitator & Trainer, Patient Experience Association The Netherlands

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