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Sylvia Roins

Position: Regulatory Affairs Manager

Company: Novartis Pharmaceuticals

Representing: Pharmaceutical Industry

Dr Sylvia Roins has a PhD in Pharmacy & Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons I). Sylvia has 17 years' experience in regulatory affairs in both Australia & New Zealand mainly with prescription products over a range of therapeutic areas, including Cardiovascular, Neuroscience, Established products & Oncology. Sylvia also has clinical & academic experience in pharmacy.

Diana Aspinall

Position: Director for Consumer engagement - Nepean Blue Mountains PHN

Company: Consumer Rep. - Medicare Local

Representing: Consumers

Diana is a retired health professional, having worked as a registered nurse with a tertiary qualification in Health Promotion Strategic Planning. She was a co-author of "Moving On" a self-management program for people with a chronic condition which featured a section on managing your medicines.

Claudia Opitz

Position: Regulatory Affairs Manager

Company: Sanofi-Aventis

Representing: Pharmaceutical Industry

Claudia has 16 years' experience in regulatory affairs in both Australia & New Zealand mainly with prescription products over a range of therapeutic areas, including Cardiovascular, Infectious Diseases, including both biotech products & small molecules.

Jessica Keast

Position: Consultant - Scientific Affairs

Representing: Pharmaceutical Industry

Jessica has over 30 years' experience in the pharmaceutical industry in ethical companies working in a number of areas, including regulatory affairs, clinical research, medical information, medical devices, quality assurance & business developmentt. Most recently, Jessica has specialised in a strategic role that involved in-licensing & business development, managing the Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance & Pharmacovigilance functions of Apotex to ensure the business imperatives of the company were met.

Julie Khu

Position: Senior Regulatory Affairs Associate

Company: Novartis Pharmaceuticals

Representing: Pharmaceutical Industry

Julie has been a member of EDWG since May 2000, most recently from October 2012 to present. Her interest in CMI stems from the belief that the CMI is an important tool in achieving Quality Use of Medicines & should be readily accessible to everyone. As a pharmacist she has a good understanding of patient counselling & the value of a well written CMI.

Robyn Smith

Position: Regulatory Affairs Consultant

Company: Pharmreg (Aust) Pty Ltd

Representing: Pharmacists, Pharmaceutical Industry & Consumers

Robyn Smith has a Bachelor of Pharmacy from the Victorian College of Pharmacy & a Bachelor of Arts from England. She has worked as a pharmacist in hospital & retail settings in both Australia & England. She worked for 13 years with medicines in the pharmaceutical industry registered in England & Ireland, & for the past 11 years in Australia & New Zealand.

Marissa Pordeli

Position: Regulatory Affairs Associate

Company: Roche

Representing: Pharmaceutical Industry (generics)

Marissa Pordeli has a Bachelor of Business & Bachelor of Pharmacy & has had numerous years of experience as a community pharmacist before joining industry. Her previous role in Industry was as a Medical Affairs Associate & Regulatory Affairs Associate at Alphapharm.

Dane Matthews

Position: Regulatory Affairs Assistant

Company: MSD Australia

Representing: Pharmaceutical Industry

Dane holds Bachelor of Medical Science (Pharmacology) & Master of Pharmacy degrees from the University of Sydney. After experience in managing relationships between pharmaceutical firms, placement in the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA), & time face to face with patients in community pharmacy, he has recently completed his first year in Regulatory Affairs at MSD.

Elle Quach

Position: Regulatory Affairs Associate

Company: Mylan

Representing: Pharmaceutical Industry (genetics)

Elle is a regulatory affairs associate who has experience in prescription, over-the-counter and complementary medicine. As a registered pharmacist who still works in community pharmacy, she is keen on ensuring that patients have access to medicine information that is current, easy to understand and tailored to suit their needs.