David Friend

David Friend

Chief Science Officer Daré Bioscience
David Friend

Day One - Thursday, December 3, 2026

11:00 AM Explore Innovative Product Manufacturing Pathways Beyond Conventional Regulatory Models

  • Highlight how women’s health innovators can move beyond conventional FDA approval by leveraging compounding pathways enabling faster patient access to needed therapies while still meeting defined quality and safety requirements
  • Address the core challenge of patient skepticism around compounded therapies by embedding strong scientific validation, transparent sourcing, robust GMP manufacturing controls, and consistent quality guarantees