Speaker Profile
M.D., VP Global Clinical Development, Immunology, Merck
Biography
Aileen Pangan is a rheumatologist with 22 years of industry experience. She joined Merck in Feb 2022 to head Immunology Clinical Research, setting and driving late-stage pipeline strategy. Prior to Merck, she was Executive Medical Director at Abbvie where she led a clinical team in the design and execution of phase 2-3 programs in rheumatology, gastroenterology and dermatology, and global regulatory filings for multiple indications for RINVOQ. She previously led phase 3 programs in rheumatology and ophthalmology for HUMIRA and spent 5 years in Global Medical Affairs as the Rheumatology team lead supporting HUMIRA.
Prior to industry, Aileen was Assistant Professor of Medicine at Loyola University Medical Center in Chicago. She previously served as Corporate Representative to the Board of Directors of the Rheumatology Research Foundation, and as a member of the Development Advisory Council and National Advisory Council, as well as the Committee on Research of the American College of Rheumatology.
Session Abstract – PMWC 2027 Silicon Valley
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Macrophages Across Inflammation, Cancer & Aging
Master regulators of tissue health and disease across precision immunology.
Immune Reset in Autoimmune Disease
CAR-T, in vivo CAR, and the pursuit of durable remission.
Beyond Broad Immunosuppression
Tolerance, Tregs, and disease-modifying approaches.
Turning Biomarkers on Their Head
What we can measure before we can reliably predict response.
Precision Immunology in Clinical Development
Trial enrichment, deeper endpoints, response prediction, and regulatory strategy.
The Microbial Roots of Autoimmunity
Chronic infection, dysbiosis, and microbial signals shaping disease.
Davos of Precision Medicine
PMWC 2027 Program
January 27–29, 2027 · Santa Clara Convention Center
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