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FDA Veteran Paz Vellanki, MD, joins Precision to become one of 3 ex-FDA oncology leaders supporting clients

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Friday, November 6 - Wednesday, November 11, 2026

ACR Convergence 2026

Join Precision in Orlando

 

Precision for Medicine is excited to attend ACR Convergence 2026 in Orlando, Florida. Bringing together leaders across research, clinical care, and industry, this flagship rheumatology conference highlights the latest advances in rheumatic disease science and treatment.

For teams advancing therapies in rheumatic and autoimmune diseases, success depends on the right translational strategy, biomarker approach, and operational expertise. If you're developing a rheumatology or immunology program, we'd welcome the opportunity to connect.
 

Drop by our booth or complete the form below to schedule dedicated time with our team in Orlando.

Precision Experts at ACR 2026

Connect with our ex-FDA regulatory strategists, clinical and translational specialists and rheumatology medical experts at the Precision booth. 

  • Daisy-DeWeese-Gatt

    Daisy DeWeese-Gatt

    President, Clinical Solutions

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  • Harpreet Singh

    Harpreet Singh, MD

    Chief Medical Officer and ex-FDA Division Director

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  • Deborah Phippard

    Deborah Phippard, PhD

    Chief Scientific Officer

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  • Joy Carson

    Joy Carson

    Vice President, Operational Strategy

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  • Kader Gedik

    Kader Gedik, MD

    Medical Director, Autoimmune Diseases

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Meet our team! 

Contact us using the form below. Our team will reach out and set up a meeting time at ACR 2026.

Curated Insights

Whether you're planning an early autoimmune program, optimizing a biomarker-driven trial, or looking for integrated labs and biospecimen support, our team of experts will be at ACR 2026 and ready to connect.  

 

Read: Case Study: Delivering an Early-Phase Autoimmune Trial Across Regions Case Study: Delivering an Early-Phase Autoimmune Trial Across Regions

Clinical Trials - Early Phase Research - Autoimmune

Case Study: Delivering an Early-Phase Autoimmune Trial Across Regions

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Read: Why Most Early Autoimmune Trials Fail to Yield Decision-ready Evidence Why Most Early Autoimmune Trials Fail to Yield Decision-ready Evidence

Early Phase Research - Autoimmune

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Read: Early‑Phase Autoimmune Drug Development: Trial Design, Biomarkers and Statistical Strategies Early‑Phase Autoimmune Drug Development: Trial Design, Biomarkers and Statistical Strategies

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Early‑Phase Autoimmune Drug Development: Trial Design, Biomarkers and Statistical Strategies

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