Edward Li to speak about biosimilars at two national pharmacy events in December

Edward Li, Pharm.D., BCOP, associate professor in the Department of Pharmacy Practice at the UNE College of Pharmacy, was invited to share his expertise on biosimilars at two national meetings in December:

• On December 5, 2014, Li will present, "Biosimilar Regulation and Development in the United States" at the American Society of Hematology Meeting & Exposition in San Francisco, California.
• From December 7- 8, 2014, Li will speak on three topics at the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Midyear Clinical Meeting in Anaheim, California:
  • "Introduction of Biosimilars to the United States Market: Are You Ready?"
  • "Biosimilars in the United States: Critical Updates for Pharmacists."
  • "How Can We Ensure Efficacy, Safety, and Traceability of Biosimilars?"

Biosimilars are officially approved copies, or "highly similar" versions,  of biopharmaceutical products.

More information on Li's upcoming speaking events can be found on the American Society of Hematology, and American Society of Health-System Pharmacists websites.