Newsletter | July 10, 2025

07.10.25 -- EMA Guideline On Clinical-Stage ATMPs Comes Into Effect

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As clinical trials grow increasingly complex, traditional monitoring models are showing their cracks. Overextended CRAs, inconsistent site engagement, and reactive oversight can lead to delays, data quality issues, and strained site relationships. Join clinical operations experts for a candid conversation about what's not working in today's trial monitoring—and what could.

REGULATORY & COMPLIANCE

EMA Guideline On Clinical-Stage ATMPs Comes Into Effect: On The Verge Of Convergence?

The EMA’s Guideline on quality, non-clinical and clinical requirements for investigational advanced therapy medicinal products in clinical trials came into effect on July 1, 2025

Advancing The Implementation Of ICH E17

Explore the ICH E17 guidelines that provide a harmonized framework for designing and conducting multiregional clinical trials (MRCTs) to meet the regulatory expectations of multiple regions.

Waiver Of Consent Vs Waiver Of Written Consent

Learn the distinctions between a Waiver of Consent and a Waiver of Written Consent in clinical trials, and the importance of informed consent, particularly in the context of virtual trials.

How Early-Stage Planning Strategies Are Optimizing Drug Development

Early integration of a target product profile (TPP) into early-stage planning is pivotal for steering drug development toward both regulatory success and commercial impact.

The Makings Of 'Regulatory-Grade' RWD In Ophthalmology Using AI

Regulatory bodies like the FDA and EMA now prioritize real-world data in clinical research. Learn more about its value in enhancing drug development, regulatory decisions, and patient outcomes.

OUTSOURCING MODELS

When CRO Selection Went Sideways, Ashvattha Therapeutics Did This To Recover

Ashvattha Therapeutics CEO Jeff Cleland, Ph.D. shares a near-catastrophic CRO experience and explains how his team rebounded just in time.

Slow The Burn: How To Make Risk-Resilient Vendor Choices

Learn how to identify common CRO selection pitfalls and apply expert-backed strategies to protect your clinical program from costly risks and delays.

A Biologic Drug's Analytical Journey

Gain valuable insights into advanced methods and analysis techniques for high-order structure, physiochemical characterization, cell-based and biochemical assays, and more.

SMART First Human Dose (FHD)

A CDMO with the right team of experts can aid drug development, regulatory compliance, and clinical trial supply, accelerating timelines to first human dose clinical trials and the path to market.

Support for Navigating Therapy Complexities And Approvals

From complex study designs and evolving regulations to time-sensitive treatment protocols, advancing oncology clinical trials present significant challenges for investigators, sites, and patients.

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