This annual event brings together ARM members from across the country to champion pivotal matters in regenerative medicine, amplify our presence on Capitol Hill, and activate advocates to promote enhanced patient access to cell and gene therapies. Attendees of the Fly-In will engage with congressional staff to promote ARM’s policy objectives. This two-day event offers educational sessions to refine participants’ understanding of critical public policy and advocacy topics related to cell and gene therapies, along with insights from esteemed speakers on Washington, D.C.’s latest developments.
Registration is now closed. If you have any questions, please contact John Aguilar at jaguilar@alliancerm.org for assistance.
2025 Program Agenda
Tuesday, July 22, 2025
Venue: 20 F St NW, Washington, DC 20001
Keynotes & Panel Discussions
- 1:00 – 1:30 pm | Keynote: Victoria Gray, first patient to be treated for sickle cell disease using CRISPR
- 1:30 – 2:15 pm | External Stakeholder Panel
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- Maria Kefalas, Ph.D., MLD Voices and The Callope Joy Foundation
- Robert Richards, Corporate Director of Cell Therapy and Transplant, University of Pennsylvania
- Jamie Sullivan, Vice President of Policy, EveryLife Foundation
- Susan Winckler, RPh, Esq., CEO, Reagan-Udall Foundation for the FDA
- 2:15 – 2:45 pm | Policy Expert Discussion: Free Market Perspectives and the Biotech Sector
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- Ryan Long, Director of Congressional Relations & Senior Research Fellow, Paragon Health Institute
- 2:45 – 2:55 pm | Break
- 2:55 – 3:25 pm | National Security in Biotech
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- Jason Rodriguez, Minority Staff Director, House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party
- Sam Weiss Evans, Senior Policy Advisor, National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology
- Mike Weiss, Health Policy Advisor, Office of Senator Todd Young (R-IN)
- 3:25 – 4:00 pm | Fireside Chat with Kiran Musunuru, MD, PhD, MPH, Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine and Genetics, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania
- 4:00 – 4:45 pm | Legislative Update and Political Landscape
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- Brent Del Monte, Principal, BGR Group
- Tracy Spicer, Founding Partner, Avenue Solutions
4:45pm – 5:05pm | Review of Fly-In Legislative “Asks”
5:05pm – 5:30pm | Congressional Team Huddles
5:30pm – 6:30pm | Cocktail Reception
Please join us for a private member rooftop reception.
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
Venue: Top of the Hill, 1 Constitution Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002
8:00am – 9:00am | Breakfast & Pre-Meeting Briefing
ARM’s Lobby Day will kick off with a breakfast at the Top of the Hill Banquet & Conference Center
• Special Guest:
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- Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Rare Disease Congressional Caucus Co-Chair
- Representative Earl “Buddy” Carter (R-GA-1), House Energy & Commerce Health Subcommittee Member
9:00am – 4:00pm | Lobby Day
Please join us in representing our sector before Members of Congress and/or Congressional staff. These meetings will be held in a group format and directed by a trained team leader. Each team is provided with talking points and “legislative asks” ahead of time.
4:00pm – 6:00pm | Lobby Day Reception
Following a day of meetings on Capitol Hill, join us for a widely attended reception with Congressional staff, ARM leaders, sector colleagues, and other stakeholders.
Suggested Hotels near 20 F Street NW:
The Royal Sonesta, Washington DC Capitol Hill
Kimpton: George Hotel
Interested in sponsoring the event? Please reach out to Kelly McWhinney at kmcwhinney@alliancerm.org
