The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced a strategic roadmap to phase out animal testing requirements for certain drug products, starting with monoclonal antibodies. This shift marks a significant change in regulatory policy, reflecting advancements in science and technology that offer alternative testing methods.
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The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued draft guidance, providing recommendations to sponsors who are considering submitting a non-interventional study (i.e., an observational study) to FDA to support the demonstration of substantial evidence of effectiveness and/or evidence of safety of a drug or biologic, as another chapter in its evolution toward the use of real-world evidence (RWE).
For our third and final Biotech Week Boston post, partner Stephen Altieri—one of the many within our 250-member-strong comprehensive cross-practice life sciences team with an advanced scientific degree—discusses efficient patent protection for emerging biotech companies with patent agent Emily Coury.