FDA Law Blog: Drug Discovery

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) plays a pivotal role in fostering the development of treatments for rare diseases through its Orphan Products Grants Program. Each year, FDA selects a limited number of clinical trials to fund to help sponsors pursue development of medical products for rare diseases and advance their field.

Clinical Development 69

Clinical Development Production Clinical Trials Treatment 69

PPD

JULY 6, 2023

It’s estimated that nearly three out of every four clinical trials are conducted by contract research organizations (CROs), highlighting just how much sponsors value — and rely on — the work that CROs perform. Surveys show that CROs improve trial efficiency and increase productivity.

Clinical Trials 98

Clinical Trials Trials Drug Development Testimonials 98

Alta Sciences

JUNE 21, 2024

Simpler Clinical Development From Day Dot blussier Fri, 06/21/2024 - 19:10 HTML Connecting the Dots With Comprehensive CRO Solutions When you CONNECT THE DOTS, you open a world of possibilities. Ready for a simpler drug development journey? At Altasciences, we connect the dots, so you don’t have to. WATCH THE VIDEO.

Clinical Development 52

Clinical Development Clinical Trials Clinical Research Drug Development 52

Conversations in Drug Development Trends

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Amidst a shifting clinical landscape characterized by increasingly complex trial designs and growing patient subpopulations, many contract research organizations (CROs) have adopted a “one-stop-shop” strategic approach. Moreover, these delays impact getting potentially lifesaving therapies to patients in need.

Clinical Trials 136

Clinical Trials Clinical Development Trials Pharmaceutical Companies 136

Conversations in Drug Development Trends

AUGUST 23, 2023

Patients are the backbone of clinical trials, playing an essential role in the drug development process. This engagement is often less understood and is underutilized by sponsors, meaning a significant element of the trial and drug experience is missed during sponsor engagement with the FDA.

FDA 96

FDA Trials Clinical Trials Disease 96

Cytel

MARCH 11, 2024

In 2023, rare diseases accounted for 30% of product pipeline under development, about half of which comprising non-oncology rare diseases. Clinical development in rare diseases has specific challenges. Effective clinical development strategy for rare diseases requires agility to adapt to accumulating learning.

Clinical Trials 59

Clinical Trials Trials Disease Clinical Development 59

Conversations in Drug Development Trends

JANUARY 24, 2024

Written By: Derek Ansel, MS, CCRA, Executive Director, Therapeutic Strategy Lead, Rare Disease Given that 80% of rare diseases have a genetic etiology, genetic implications should be addressed at the onset of a clinical program to support trial enrollment. One diagnostic example that I discussed in my presentation is autism.

Trials 75

Trials Disease Clinical Trials Clinical Research 75

Advarra

OCTOBER 4, 2023

When it comes to clinical development, precision, compliance, and quality assurance are paramount. For clinical development organizations, an effective CAPA serves as an essential compass, directing a path towards continuous improvement while maintaining steadfast regulatory compliance.

Clinical Development 52

Clinical Development Compliance Clinical Trials Trials 52

Cytel

AUGUST 28, 2023

A clinical development plan — a comprehensive strategy for developing an investigational product through regulatory submission — is a critical component of drug development and helps ensure that new therapies are safe, effective, and of high quality.

Clinical Development 52

Clinical Development Drug Development Therapies Production 52

FDA Law Blog: Drug Discovery

MARCH 7, 2024

Clissold — The trio of CDER, CBER, and CDRH released a new draft guidance titled “ Use of Data Monitoring Committees in Clinical Trials ” that revises the 2006 guidance “Establishment and Operation of Clinical Trial Data Monitoring Committees” and, when final, will replace the 2006 guidance.

Clinical Trials 105

Clinical Trials Trials FDA Regulations 105

PPD

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

To keep a pulse on this rapidly changing industry, the PPD clinical research business of Thermo Fisher Scientific surveyed 150 leaders in the biopharma and biotech industries for the second consecutive year. Differences in size, resources and agility have led the two groups to take different approaches to clinical development.

Clinical Development 52

Clinical Development Clinical Trials Trials Clinical Research 52

Cytel

JANUARY 13, 2023

Bayesian methods, with their ability to facilitate flexibility and learning, are often associated with early-phase clinical trials. Yet there are also many strategic uses of Bayesian methods in late-phase clinical trial design, which can help generate more effective, efficient, and ethical clinical trials.

Clinical Development 52

Clinical Development Clinical Trials Trials 52

Cytel

JANUARY 17, 2024

Despite accumulating learnings from early phases, several uncertainties remain to be addressed when designing pivotal trials. Adaptive trials can help mitigate uncertainties; however, the trade-offs and their impact differ in the confirmatory setting. Quantitative strategies can help inform decisions and optimize choices.

Clinical Development 59

Clinical Development Trials Disease 59

Cytel

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Written by Natalia Muehlemann, Vice President, Clinical Development, and Ari Brettman, Senior Managing Director, Blackstone Life Sciences When working with investors, it’s critical that drug and device developers consider how their clinical trial design aligns with investment priorities.

Clinical Trials 59

Clinical Trials Trials Clinical Development Science 59

Conversations in Drug Development Trends

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Last year, we witnessed a significant milestone in oncology clinical development, with almost 50% of all development programs focused on oncology assets. To encourage further expansion and innovation in cancer studies, it’s critical to consider what contributes to success in an oncology trial.

Trials 75

Trials Clinical Trials Clinical Development Clinical Research 75

Cytel

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

For clinical development and research and development teams, the Pareto Frontier can perform two functions. Let’s take a closer look:

Clinical Development 52

Clinical Development Research Clinical Trials Trials 52

Drug Discovery Today

JANUARY 20, 2022

Cambridge and Wetherby, UK, 18 January 2022: Avacta Group plc (AIM: AVCT), a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company developing innovative cancer therapies and powerful diagnostics based on its proprietary Affimer® and pre|CISION™ platforms announces that the next pre|CISION™ drug candidate, AVA3996, has been selected for pre-clinical development (..)

Clinical Trials 113

Clinical Trials Clinical Development Drugs Therapies 113

PPD

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Our dedicated, global and highly experienced cross-functional early development team is ready to support you through this journey. The partner you select for your early phase studies is critical in enabling you to achieve your overall development timeline efficiently and within budget.

Clinical Development 52

Clinical Development Drug Development Clinical Research Treatment 52

Cytel

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Speakers discussed investigator, regulatory (FDA), industry, and patient perspectives during the special symposium “Challenging the Status Quo of Early Phase Clinical Trial Design: Project Optimus.”

Clinical Trials 64

Clinical Trials Trials Clinical Pharmacology Clinical Development 64

Cytel

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Bayesian methods have continuously played a key role in transforming clinical research in therapeutic areas such as oncology and rare diseases, and in addressing clinical development challenges for COVID-19 drugs, devices, and biologics.

Clinical Trials 52

Clinical Trials Trials Clinical Development Clinical Research 52

Drug Discovery Today

JULY 28, 2020

Cancer Research UK, the University of Southampton and Touchlight Genetics, a London based biotechnology company, today (Wednesday) announce a new clinical development partnership to progress a therapeutic DNA vaccine, TGL-100, into an early phase clinical trial targeting head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC).

Vaccine 100

Vaccine Clinical Trials Research DNA 100

SCIENMAG: Medicine & Health

AUGUST 3, 2023

The Access to Advanced Health Institute Receives $18 Million Award to Develop a Temperature Stable, Single-Dose Chikungunya RNA Vaccine Through a Phase 1 Clinical Trial Credit: Delaney Brown Photography The Access to Advanced Health Institute Receives $18 Million Award to Develop a Temperature Stable, Single-Dose Chikungunya RNA Vaccine Through a Phase (..)

RNA 93

RNA Clinical Trials Vaccine Trials 93

PPD

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Whichever route a company takes, deliberate decision-making around the nature and timing of early phase studies is important to manage risks in the clinical development process. Benefits of Early Drug Development Services Early development studies include many elements that set them apart from those in later development.

Clinical Trials 98

Clinical Trials Pharmacokinetics Drug Development Clinical Development 98

H1 Blog

JUNE 7, 2023

Clinical trial success is a key factor for pharma companies when designing and recruiting patients into trials. This data can also provide guidance in terms of diversifying clinical trials to include different types of population demographics such as age, gender, race, ethnicity, or geographic location.

Trials 52

Trials Clinical Trials Pharma Companies Clinical Development 52

Conversations in Drug Development Trends

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Author: Lona Sheeran, SVP, Clinical Operations, Early Phase At this year’s Clinical Trials Nexus, I had the privilege of representing Worldwide Clinical Trials as the sole CRO on a panel discussion: “Reversing the Conversation: What the Clinical Trial Industry Really Wants from its Service Providers.”

Clinical Trials 52

Clinical Trials Trials Clinical Development Drug Development 52

Alta Sciences

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The FDA guidance, Evaluating Drug Effects on the Ability to Operate a Motor Vehicle , indicates that testing in early-phase clinical development should emphasize sensitivity over specificity in CNS effects. Tags Clinical Trials Weight 12 View the Driving Simulation Fact Sheet for more information.

Clinical Trials 52

Clinical Trials Trials Clinical Pharmacology Clinical Development 52

Alta Sciences

JULY 22, 2024

Insights in FIH studies provide valuable information on potential dosing, efficacy, and safety, and serve as a good guide for the regulatory requirements needed throughout clinical development. jpg Tags Clinical Trials Weight 1

Trials 52

Trials Clinical Trials Clinical Development Clinical Research 52

Cytel

MAY 30, 2024

Written by David Kerr, Bill Coar, and Kent Koprowicz Data monitoring committees (DMCs) review data from ongoing clinical trials to make recommendations regarding trial conduct based on risk-benefit and other criteria, and are an essential component to ensuring the integrity and safety of many clinical trials.

Clinical Trials 59

Clinical Trials Trials Clinical Development 59

Vial

MARCH 25, 2024

Introduction Worldwide Clinical Trials vs. Vial. Worldwide Clinical Trials is a mid-size, full-service global contract research organization (CRO) that works with biotech and pharma to advance new medications. How do they stack up? Other therapeutic areas include cell and gene therapy.

Clinical Trials 52

Clinical Trials Trials Clinical Development Clinical Research 52

Cytel

APRIL 5, 2024

Written by Sydney Ringold, Customer Success Manager, and Kevin Trimm, Chief Product Officer In an ever-changing clinical development environment, sponsors face many challenges when designing clinical trials. Both options can be utilized to effectively design a trial, but which approach is best?

Clinical Trials 45

Clinical Trials Trials Clinical Development Regulations 45

Cytel

MAY 5, 2023

As clinical trials become more complex, simulation-guided design approaches are crucial.

Clinical Trials 52

Clinical Trials Trials Clinical Development Production 52

The Premier Consulting Blog

OCTOBER 21, 2024

However, accelerated approval comes with a condition: sponsors must conduct confirmatory trials to verify the drug’s anticipated clinical benefits using robust outcome measures. Concerns have arisen over delays—sometimes spanning over 7–8 years—that may expose patients to risks before confirmatory trials are completed.

Trials 52

Trials FDA Clinical Trials Disease 52

Cytel

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Independent data monitoring committees review unblinded clinical trial data and issue recommendations to designated sponsor liaisons. Characteristics of cell and gene therapy trials often require slightly different approaches to IDMC conduct in comparison to typical pivotal trials.

Therapies 64

Therapies Trials Clinical Trials Clinical Development 64

Vial

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Contract research organizations (CROs) are an integral partner of the drug development process, as they play a pivotal role supporting clinical trial conduct for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device sponsor companies. That is, how many clinical trials are actually managed by these organizations?

Clinical Trials 52

Clinical Trials Trials Clinical Research Drug Development 52

Conversations in Drug Development Trends

JUNE 13, 2024

The FDA Oncology Center of Excellence (OCE) is committed to further enhancing oncology research and as a result, has recently implemented several projects aimed to revolutionize oncology clinical trials. However, Project Optimus emphasizes the importance of dose-finding studies in early clinical development.

Trials 52

Trials Clinical Trials Drug Development Clinical Development 52

Cytel

DECEMBER 14, 2022

When evaluating the efficacy of a candidate investigational therapy, a standard clinical trial paradigm is to conduct a two-arm randomized trial, typically evaluating that therapy against a control arm. And if multiple therapies are being evaluated against the same disease, there may be multiple parallel two-arm trials.

Trials 52

Trials Clinical Trials Therapies Disease 52

Cytel

JUNE 18, 2024

External Control Arms (ECAs) provide comparative evidence when recruiting patients is difficult or unethical in randomized controlled trials. ECAs have significant potential to save resources and accelerate access to innovative treatment.

Trials 59

Trials Treatment Clinical Development 59