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Policy Braintrust, State Edition: Ask the Experts

October 22, 2026
East Ballroom
Type: Breakout Session
Despite some strong headwinds, patient advocates realized some significant progress during the 2026 state legislative sessions. This session will explore the mechanics of state-based patient advocacy including unique strategic opportunities for patient groups to advance state policy priorities that improve patient access to therapies.
Moderator
Dmitri Siegel
US Government Affairs, Policy & Alliance
Bristol Myers Squibb
Speakers
Amy Berenbaum
Vice President and Counsel for Policy and Advocacy
Colorado BioScience Association
Pam Traxel
Senior Vice President, Alliance Development and Philanthropy
American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network
Brian Warren
Vice President, State Government Affairs
Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO)