Newsletter | August 7, 2025

08.07.25 -- All Of Us Need To Be Rooting For The FDA

REGULATORY & COMPLIANCE

All Of Us Need To Be Rooting For The FDA

In light of FDA leadership changes and operational updates, FDA Matters' Steven Grossman asks us all to slow down and consider why we should be cheering on, not tearing down, the present-day FDA.

Drug Price Controls: The Unintended Consequences Of Innovation

Review the ripple effects of drug price controls, including recent U.S. policy shifts like the IRA and President Trump’s Executive Order introducing International Reference Pricing.

Off-Script FDA: How Smart Teams Pivot, Escalate, And Progress

Dr. Rachel Sherman, former Principal Deputy Commissioner of the FDA, explains the rules of engagement for working with today’s FDA.

Understanding The Commissioner's National Priority Voucher

The Commissioner's National Priority Voucher (CNPV) reflects the FDA’s focus on modernizing review processes, integrating AI and non-animal models, and bringing treatments to patients faster.

LBPs: Unique Quality, Manufacturing, And Nonclinical Considerations

Live biotherapeutic products (LBPs) represent an emerging frontier in therapeutic development, harnessing living microorganisms to prevent, treat, or cure disease.

Planning Your IND: When And Why To Engage The FDA

This presentation explores how and when to initiate IND activities, highlighting that sponsors can strategically open an IND to access FDA guidance and enable U.S. clinical trials.

Best Practices For Gene Therapy BLA/MAA Submissions

Medical writers completing gene therapy submissions require strategic placement, justification, and cross-referencing to fit unconventional data within a standard template.

How Sponsors Drive Success With Central eSource At Investigator Sites

Centralized eSource systems enable complex clinical trials to align with key regulatory frameworks, including ICH E6(R3), ICH E8(R1), and 21 CFR 312, to meet the highest standards of GCP.

OUTSOURCING MODELS

Why CRA Proficiency Needs A Boost From Better Assessment And Training

CRAs intend to fulfill clinical research’s commitment to patient safety. Yet, some fall short of true proficiency, and Gerald DeWolfe contends better evaluations and training can help.

Productivity Hacks For An Effective RFP / Clinical Trial Vendor Selection

Starting a new clinical study requires careful vendor selection and these practical, actionable steps to enhance your selection process and ensure long-term partnership alignment.

Key Criteria For Choosing The Right Phase 1 CRO

What steps can you take to select the best CRO partner for your Phase 1 clinical trial?

Clinical Pharmacology Services

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CNS End-To-End Drug Development

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