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SEA: Emerging Hub for Vaccine Clinical Trials
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June 24, 2025

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9:30am - 10:30am

GMT-04:00

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On June 24, 2025, a webinar will be hosted for U.S.-based customers from EBPs, large pharma, and mid-pharma segments, focusing on the evolving vaccine trials landscape in Southeast Asia. The session will begin with an introduction by Raina Singh, who will set the stage for the discussions ahead. Benjamin Laverty is scheduled to present a concise overview of the current vaccine trial environment in the region, touching on regulatory developments, trial site readiness, and emerging opportunities for collaboration.

The highlight of the session will be a panel discussion moderated by Raina Singh, featuring key opinion leaders from the Philippines, Pakistan, Thailand, Malaysia, and Vietnam. These experts will share their country-specific perspectives, challenges, and experiences in conducting vaccine trials, offering a comparative view of the clinical research landscape across Southeast Asia.

The webinar will conclude with a Q&A session, where Raina Singh will address audience questions and wrap up the discussion. This session aims to foster cross-regional knowledge exchange and highlight Southeast Asia’s growing potential as a strategic hub for vaccine development.

Speakers:

Jarir At Thobari
Professor, Department of Pharmacology and Therapy at Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM)

Prof. Dr. Punnee Pitisuttithum
Project Chair of the Vaccine Trial Centre (VTC)

Dr. Syed Asad Ali
Chair, Department of Community Health Sciences Noordin Noormahomed Sheriff Endowed

Maria Rosario Z. Capeding, M.D.
Pediatric Infectious Disease Specialist and Clinical Researcher

Assoc. Prof. Vu Dinh Thiem, MD., PhD.
Director, Center for Clinical Trials at the National Institute of Hygiene and Epidemiology (NIHE)

Kevin O'Brien, MD
VP and Global Head, Infectious Disease & Vaccines and Allergy Respiratory Centers of Excellence

Benjamin Laverty
Head of R&DS Operations - Australia, New Zealand and Southeast Asia, IQVIA

Raina Singh Paplikar
Head- Marketing & Corporate Communications R&DS APAC, IQVIA

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