Regulation of Biologics

This learning journey is designed to introduce the regulation of biologics, applicable guidelines, considerations, challenges, and information on the approval process. Both the US and EU regulatory schemes are discussed in this journey.


1. Legal evolution of drug approval and definition of terms

By Prof. Martin Edelman – Fox Chase Cancer Center, USA

An excerpt from Development of a cancer drug

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2. ICH guidelines including safety

By Dr. Claudette L. Fuller – Merck Research Laboratories, USA

An excerpt from Overview of nonclinical safety assessment

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3. Regulatory considerations for cellular and gene therapy products – opportunities for interaction with FDA

By Dr. Larissa Lapteva – Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, FDA, USA

An excerpt from Development and regulation of cellular and gene therapy products: FDA perspective

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4. Advanced therapy medicinal products – route of approval in Europe

By Dr. Ana Hidalgo-Simon – European Medicines Agency, The Netherlands

An excerpt from Regulation of ATMPs in Europe: present and future

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5. Regulation of medical device combination product

By Dr. Christine L. Lanning – Merck & Co., Inc., USA

An excerpt from Biological safety testing: supporting medical device combination products

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6. Regulatory challenges of accelerated vaccine development

By Dr. Jakub Simon – Director of Clinical Research, Vaccines, Merck Research Laboratories, USA

An excerpt from Challenges of accelerated vaccine development

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7. Drug approval tracks and New Drug Application

By Prof. Martin Edelman – Fox Chase Cancer Center, USA

An excerpt from Development of a cancer drug

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8. New Drug Approval package and activities after submission

By Prof. Michael Kinch – Washington University in St. Louis, USA

An excerpt from Drug development: from discovery to manufacture

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9. FDA review and approval

By Prof. Martin Edelman – Fox Chase Cancer Center, USA

An excerpt from Development of a cancer drug

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