Pioneering for progress in generalized pustular psoriasis

In collaboration with the PIONEERS^® expert steering committee, IFPA and several other patient organizations, a dynamic and interactive program was developed to bring the rare disease generalized pustular psoriasis (GPP) to the focus of attendees.

The people making a difference

Hosted at our Boehringer Ingelheim global headquarters, a diverse cross-section of over 170 delegates representing all continents of the world participated in the broad topic agenda on championing excellence in the care of GPP.  The unique dimension of this meeting brought together the perspectives of dermatologists, patients and patient organizations under one roof to network, learn from each other and ultimately improve the lives of people living with GPP. 

Watch the video below to learn more about the PIONEERS^® Live scientific meeting. 

Multi-stakeholder collaboration

Drawing on the expertise from all corners of the globe, speakers showcased scientific and patient-centric expertise to encourage peer-to-peer and multidisciplinary knowledge exchange. Healthcare professionals shared best practices and participated in interactive workshops and lively debates. Patients and patient organizations presented a diverse range of GPP projects to demonstrate how the GPP Charter is being implemented and providing patient support, from better recognizing GPP symptoms to navigating their daily lives.

Hear from the attendees

“PIONEERS^® Live has been an amazing project, bringing together people who have a passion for GPP and driving innovation for patients. It is amazing to see all the stakeholders coming together, truly doing what we’re supposed to do, which is partnering for innovation in rare diseases,” Martin Beck , Corporate Senior Vice President, Head of Therapeutic Area Inflammation.

“PIONEERS^® Live was an opportunity to listen to patients and other experts in the field, sharing our experiences with this disease and also the innovative therapies that are becoming available for our patients,” dermatologist attendee. 

Building connections, and with patients’ needs central to everyone’s focus, we will ensure we take concrete steps forward to meet the wider needs in GPP. PIONEERS^® Live has ensured these ambitions are closer to being realized.

To learn more about GPP, Healthcare professionals can register here for the GPP 360 Masterclasses.