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Francis is an expert in clinical system regulatory compliance with over 20 years pharma experience spanning R&D, manufacturing and clinical research.  Francis has lead supplier oversight responsibilities for sponsors, CROs and clinical system vendors.

She is Patient Engagement in Research Coordinator at Sant Joan de Déu Chidren’s Hospital (Spain). She has long experience in the field of the involvement of patients and families in research initiatives. She has also a personal story as a caregiver and patient advocate because is the sister of a young adult with cerebral palsy. Her areas of expertise are focused in paediatric patients involvement in research and specifically in the field of clinical trials and in health innovation. She is currently a PhD student in the patient involvement in paediatrics field, specifically in a thesis project about the rights of children and young people participating in clinical trials. Other relevant background of her profile is: Fellow of EUPATI (first cohort) and member of its Steering Committee, Coordinator and Founder Member of eYPAGnet (European Young Patients Advisory Group Network – www.eypagnet.eu), Coordinator of Kids Barcelona (YPAG of Sant Joan de Déu Children’s Hospital- www.kidsbarcelona.org), Co-chair of Children’s Medicines Working Party of EFPGCP, volunteer member of the Editorial Board of Center for Information & Study on Clinical Research Participation (CISCRP), member of the Patients and Families working group and Chair of the Cross-Border Access to Paedaitric Clinical Trials of EnprEMA (European Network of Paediatric Research of EMA).,She is Patient Engagement in Research Coordinator at Sant Joan de Déu Chidren’s Hospital (Spain). She has long experience in the field of the involvement of patients and families in research initiatives. She has also a personal story as a caregiver and patient advocate because is the sister of a young adult with cerebral palsy. Her areas of expertise are focused in paediatric patients involvement in research and specifically in the field of clinical trials and in health innovation. She is currently a PhD student in the patient involvement in paediatrics field, specifically in a thesis project about the rights of children and young people participating in clinical trials. Other relevant background of her profile is: Fellow of EUPATI (first cohort) and member of its Steering Committee, Coordinator and Founder Member of eYPAGnet (European Young Patients Advisory Group Network – www.eypagnet.eu), Coordinator of Kids Barcelona (YPAG of Sant Joan de Déu Children’s Hospital- www.kidsbarcelona.org), Co-chair of Children’s Medicines Working Party of EFPGCP, volunteer member of the Editorial Board of Center for Information & Study on Clinical Research Participation (CISCRP), member of the Patients and Families working group and Chair of the Cross-Border Access to Paedaitric Clinical Trials of EnprEMA (European Network of Paediatric Research of EMA).

Anna has a Master degree in International Business from the University of Parma (Italy) and has 6 years of experience in the field of clinical outsourcing. During this time, she has worked across all study phases in respiratory area mainly in particular in developing strategic relationships with some CROs/Clinical Providers in order to ensure efficiency and processes fluidity in terms of budget and contractual negotiation.

Elena has a Master degree in Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Technology from the University of Padua Italy and has 15+ years of experience in the field of clinical development at pharma and medical device companies. During this time, she has worked across all study phases, including large phase III clinical trials and across different therapeutic areas. As Vendors Alliance Manger, Elena shapes the relationships with the strategic vendors from concept through operationalization to maximise their value and efficiency.

Laura is a Clinical Research Professional. She started in Novo Nordisk in 2013 as CRA and since 2020 she’s exploring and defining Clinical Innovation as Clinical Innovation Manager.

In her current position, she’s leading the Innovation Strategy in her department – Clinical Operations in France, Portugal and Spain and additionally, driving the change and bringing innovation in Region Europe.

Her superpowers: communication, innovation and collaboration.