Lindsay Held

Company: Independent Patient Advocate

Job title: TIL Therapy Patient & Patient Advocate

Bio:

Lindsay Held is a Wharton MBA and Columbia Law JD-trained entrepreneur who co-founded and served as CEO of ReserveBar, a spirits e-commerce company. More importantly, he is a mucosal melanoma survivor whose life was saved by TIL therapy. He received treatment at Memorial Sloan Kettering in New York from a world-class team led by Dr. Jim Smithy. Lindsay has been married for 28 years to his wonderful wife, Julie, and is the proud father of two daughters, Morgan and Lexi — the lights of his life — whom he looks forward to cherishing for many years to come.

Seminars:

Exploring TIL Therapies from the Patients’ Perspective 3:30 pm

Hearing firsthand accounts from someone who has undergone TIL therapy, including their expectations and lived experiences Discussing the emotional, physical, and logistical challenges faced by patients throughout the TIL treatment journey Emphasizing the importance of clear communication, education, and support systems in empowering patients during treatmentRead more

day: Conference Day One PM

Panel Discussion: Exploring Real-World Perspectives from Patients & Providers Driving Better TIL Outcomes 4:30 pm

Hearing directly from patients about their experiences with TIL therapy, including the challenges and successes they faced Gaining insights from healthcare providers on the practical aspects of administering TIL therapy and managing patient care Discussing collaborative solutions to improve patient outcomes and enhance the overall TIL therapy experienceRead more

day: Conference Day One PM