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2026 BioNJ Patient Advocacy Summit

November 10 @ 9:00 am – 3:15 pm

Patient Advocacy Summit

The Power of the Patient’s Voice

Tuesday, November 10, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. – 3:15 p.m.
Bristol Myers Squibb, 3401 Princeton Pike, Lawrence Township, 08648

Attendance is only open and free to ALL Patient Advocacy Organizations and R&D company Patient advocacy and government affairs professionals. 

Mark your calendar for a powerful and inspiring day dedicated to advancing Patient advocacy and strengthening our collective impact. BioNJ’s 11th Annual Patient Advocacy Summit will bring together Patients, Advocacy Leaders, Care Partners, Clinicians, Policymakers and R&D Professionals for a dynamic program focused on advancing meaningful change.

This year’s Summit promises an inspiring lineup of discussions and real‑world insights that will leave attendees equipped with new tools, fresh perspectives and actionable strategies to make a difference on behalf of Patients. You’ll connect with key stakeholders across the health care ecosystem, share best practices and gain valuable knowledge to support your advocacy efforts.

Attendance is open and free to all Patient Advocacy Organizations as well as R&D company Patient advocacy and government affairs professionals.

Be sure to save the date for this powerful day of Education, Engagement and Empowerment!

Ian Belizaire
Director, Alliance
Development and
Government Relations
Pfizer

Alisa Brownlee
Home Accessibility & Assistive
Technology Specialist
Care Services
ALS United Mid-Atlantic

Grant Cale
Sr. Director
Strategic Alliance Liaison
U.S. Policy & State
Government Affairs/
Corporate Affairs
Bristol Myers Squibb

Debbie Hart
President & CEO
BioNJ

Melissa Horn
Director
State Legislative Affairs
Dept. of Advocacy & Access
Arthritis Foundation

Nicole Johnson
Co-Founder, Executive
Director, Mom to Josie
FOXG1 Research Foundation

Gavin Jones
Vice President
Patient Strategy
Lumanity

Michelle Liu, MPH
Advocacy & Engagement
Sr. Program Manager
Hepatitis B Foundation

Christina Sanlnocencio
Ph.D., CPH, CNP
Founder, LGS Foundation
Assistant Professor of Communication
Fairfield University

Daneen Sekoni
Vice President
Policy & Advocacy
Cancer Support Community

Nick Shipley
Sr. Policy Advisor
We Work For Health

3401 Princeton Pike
Lawrence Township, NJ 08648 United States
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