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FDA Guidance on Gene Therapy Products: RCR Testing and Monitoring – Focus on Documenting Test Results & Post-Licensure Considerations
In January 2020, FDA issued a final guidance document on the topic of “Testing of Retroviral Vector-Based Human Gene Therapy Products for Replication Competent Retrovirus During Product Manufacture...
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Fundamentals of Data Integrity for ATMP Development
Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products (ATMPs), or Cell and Gene Therapies (CGT), have the incredible potential to cure devastating illnesses, such as cancer, on a more personalized level. But, due to...
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FDA Guidance on Gene Therapy Products: RCR Testing and Monitoring – Focus on Patient Monitoring
In July 2018, FDA issued a draft guidance document entitled “Testing of Retroviral Vector-Based Human Gene Therapy Products for Replication Competent Retrovirus During Product Manufacture and Patient...
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What to Expect From an FDA Inspection, Part 2
In this continuation from “Preparing for an FDA Inspection” I will discuss what I have witnessed as a typical outline of events for FDA inspections. Prior to setting foot at the facility, the FDA...
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Medical Monitoring: Learning from the Past & Looking Ahead
Reflecting on the 1937 Elixir of Sulfanilamide incident we can clearly appreciate the importance of clinical trials and monitoring patient safety today. For those that may not know, Sulfanilamide was...
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Meet the Expert: Anchal Choudhuri
Our “Meet the Expert” series introduces you to our team of experts around the world. This “behind the curtain” view will help you get to know who we are on a professional and personal level, and...
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Preparing for an FDA Inspection, Part 1
The ultimate goal of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is to protect the public welfare and protect consumers from unsafe products. Regulatory investigators are responsible for enforcing...
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Best Practices to Reduce Impurities in Generics
Recent recalls of dozens of lots of the front-line blood pressure and heart medications including valsartan, losartan, and irbesartan are placing the spotlight on impurities in generic drugs. After...
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Tips for Effective Commercialization in Europe From A Quality Perspective
The implementation of a robust Quality Management System (QMS) is a key success factor for clinical development with the goal of reaching marketing authorization. As important as your QMS is during...
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Enhancing CRO Capabilities with Independent Physician Services
The involvement of Medical Monitoring (MM) and Data Safety Monitoring Boards (DSMB) in trials has been somewhat unknown to individuals outside of clinical circles. That is, until media attention...