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Thursday, February 19, 2026
Patient Advocacy Forum
Thursday, February 19, 2026
Event Details
Thursday, February 19, 2026
Virtual
This virtual event, hosted by MichBio, the statewide biosciences industry association, will bring Michigan's patient advocacy community together with the statewide biosciences industry, policymakers, and thought leaders to advance new technologies, treatments, and cures through patient-centric engagement.
The Forum will showcase efforts, best practices and evolving thinking of how the biosciences industry, regulators and others are more fully incorporating the patient voice from idea to market. The goal is to empower patient advocacy stakeholders, explore collaborations, understand advocacy priorities, and seek a better understanding of patients' hopes, needs and challenges.
Who should attend:
The Patient Advocacy Forum is designed to provide an avenue for engagement among patients, advocates, policymakers, and industry professionals whose roles are motivated by patient stories.
Registration for this event is limited to:
- Patients & Patient Advocates or Advocacy Groups
- R&D or Manufacturing Company Leadership
- Industry Policy or Government Affairs Representatives
- Lawmakers and Policy Staff
