EU Regulatory and CMC/Quality Requirements for Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products

is being presented by Dr. Elliot Lawrence, Associate Director of Regulatory Affairs , with ERA Consulting (UK) Ltd. and airs on Tuesday, July 13th, 2010. For more details or to register for this event, please visit our site at www.fxconferences.com

Advanced therapy medicinal products (ATMPs) are medicinal products for human use based on gene therapy, somatic cell therapy or tissue engineering. They potentially offer new treatments for diseases and injuries of the human body. The European regulatory framework regarding ATMPs has recently changed to help facilitate free movement of ATMPs within the EU and patient access to these products, and also to foster the competitiveness of European pharmaceutical companies in the field.

This audio conference details the relevant EU regulations, regulatory procedures, and guidelines applicable to ATMPs since the changes in legislation. The speaker also discusses how the changes in the regulatory framework impact the development of an ATMP in terms of the CMC/quality requirements.

Achieving Global Registration of Complex Biosimilars

Similar biological medicinal products (biosimilars) became a reality in Europe when the CHMP adopted positive opinions for the two human growth hormones Omnitrope and Valtropin. Since then, more than ten marketing authorization applications for biosimilar products have been approved. However, there have also been failures. Currently, there are biosimilar products being developed for the more complex biopharmaceuticals such as monoclonal antibodies, and soon those will be submitted for registration.

This audio conference details the relevant regulatory procedures, regulations, guidelines and regulatory experience to date with complex biosimilars. The speaker identifies and discusses the challenges (CMC, non-clinical and clinical) concerning the demonstration of biosimilarity for complex biosimilars, and proposes possible global development plans.

Achieving Global Registration of Complex Biosimilars is being presented by Robert Blakie, Director & General Manager, with ERA Consulting (UK) Ltd. and airs on Thursday, February 25, 2010. For more details or to register, please visit our site at www.fxconferences.com

The Art and Science of Drug Product Regulatory Submissions

Collectively, pharmaceutical drug products include a surprisingly wide variety of possible dosage forms and functions. No matter the dosage form, there are requirements that must be met in manufacturing and testing. A high-quality, organized CMC submission should be organized based on the CTD format, and contain information that will aid in a positive review and a quality drug product for patients. Fortunately, there are many similarities across this wide variety of dosage forms, including general product development principles which can be utilized throughout the life of any drug product.

This session provides an overview of the similarities -- and some unique differences -- of manufacturing, analysis and regulatory expectations. Our speaker explains how these similarities can fit together to produce a high-quality submission to the FDA for marketing approval, as well as regulatory maintenance after approval.

The Art and Science of Drug Product Regulatory Submissions is being presented by Dr. Andrew Trammel, Director, Executive Consultant, with Beckloff Associates and airs on Tuesday, December 8, 2009. For more details or to register, please visit our site at www.fxconferences.com

FDA End-of-Phase 2 IND Meeting: Finalizing the IND Clinical Plan

The End-of-Phase 2 FDA meeting is the optimum time to obtain FDA input at a single Type B meeting on the remaining pharmacology and toxicology studies, chemistry manufacturing and controls (CMC) of the clinical formulation, and the overall IND clinical plan to support an NDA submission for market approval. Therefore, it is essential to give proper forethought and attention to the all-important steps in preparing for the EOP-2 FDA meeting.

In this conference our speaker, veteran industry expert Dr. Larry Hofmann, gives expert guidance on the optimum background and makeup of your EOP-2 FDA meeting team. He also discusses strategic planning for and preparation of the FDA meeting information package, which must include available pharmacology and toxicology, Phase 1 and Phase 2 study summaries, as well as a summary of CMC data on the previous IND clinical formulations and proposed Phase 3 formulation to support the proposed Phase 3 and remaining Phase 1 study protocols.

FDA End-of-Phase 2 IND Meeting: Finalizing the IND Clinical Plan is being presented by Dr. Larry Hofmann, President, of LMH Associates, Inc. and airs on Tuesday, November 3, 2009. For more information, or to register for this event please visit our site at www.fxconferences.com

Optimizing Your Chemistry, Manufacturing & Control Program

Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls (CMC) programs are an integral part of the development process which brings a drug from the preclinical phase to the market. Without a CMC program that is properly integrated with the clinical, non-clinical, and marketing programs, the entire development cycle can be delayed, resulting in lost time, revenues and market life cycle. However, the extent of necessary activities in CMC programs can vary depending on the development phase of the drug.

In this audio conference we explore how the skillful combination of drug characterization, manufacturing and packaging processes, analytical test methodology, compliance with applicable regulations and adequate documentation all help to ensure that the CMC portions of an application meet the necessary requirements, as well as supporting the clinical and nonclinical studies being performed to establish the safety and efficacy of the drug.

Optimizing Your Chemistry, Manufacturing & Control Program is being presented by Dr. Miguel de Soto-Perera, Vice President of Pharmaceutical Sciences, with Beckloff Associates, Inc. and airs on Wednesday, June 10, 2009. For more details or to register for this event, please visit our site at www.fxconferences.com

The Pre-IND Program: 12 Steps to a Successful IND Filing

The Pre-IND phase of drug development is the foundation upon which all subsequent IND research depends, in order to obtain FDA market approval (NDA) after completion of required Phase 1-3 trials. Therefore, it is essential to give proper forethought and attention to these first, all-important steps. This audio conference looks at the 12 essential steps to complete during the Pre-IND phase of development leading to the filing of an original IND with the goal of obtaining FDA approval for initial Phase 1 clinical trials.

Our speaker, veteran industry expert Dr. Larry Hofmann, will give expert guidance on the optimum background and make-up of your pre-IND development team. He will also discuss strategic planning for and preparation of the FDA meeting information package -- provided to the FDA reviewing division 30 days prior to the pre-IND meeting -- which must include available pharmacology and toxicology summaries, as well as a summary of CMC data on the IND clinical formulation to support the proposed Phase 1 and Phase 2a study protocols.

The Pre-IND Program: 12 Steps to a Successful IND Filing is being presented by Dr. Larry Hofmann, President, with LMH Associates, Inc. and airs on Tuesday, March 31th, 2009. For more details or to register for this event, please visit our site at www.fxconferences.com

This audio conference has been pre-approved by RAPS as eligible for one (1) credit toward a participant's RAC recertification upon completion.