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Reforms to UK clinical trials framework passed into law

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The Medicines for Human Use (Clinical Trials) (Amendment) Regulations 2024 were officially signed into law on 10 April 2025, marking a significant development in the UK clinical trials framework (the Medicines for Human Use...more

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Charting a Conditional Approval Pathway for Rare Disease Drugs - A Top Priority for a Revamped FDA?

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On April 18, U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Marty Makary announced plans to roll-out a new approval pathway for rare disease drugs. ...more

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Preparing for the European Health Data Space - Opportunities and Challenges for Europe’s Digital Future

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The EU regulation designed to facilitate secondary use of clinical data for research brings benefits for health research, but also poses challenges for companies....more

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An Alternative for Treating Mitral Regurgitation Receives Support for Ongoing Trial

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Mitral regurgitation is the most common form of valvular heart disease and affects around 10% of Americans over 75. It occurs when the mitral valve, which is located between the left atrium and the left ventricle, doesn’t...more

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Mass General Brigham study offers promise that nasal spray targeting neuroinflammation could become an effective treatment for TBI

The secondary cascade, although a normal physiological response, can contribute to ongoing neuroinflammation, oxidative stress and axonal injury, continuing in some cases years after the initial insult.  There is no clearly...more

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Healthcare Trends & Transactions Q1 2025

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The healthcare mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market began 2025 with a slower start than expected given the easing headwinds and building momentum at the end of last year, with the number of deals reported in Q1 lower than...more

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Life Sciences Companies Must Navigate the DOJ Data Rule

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Life sciences companies have long been outside the scope of US national security regulations and benefited from significant exemptions under US privacy laws. ...more

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UK: Health Data Research Service to provide single point of access to NHS data in the United Kingdom

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The U.K. Government has announced the creation of a new U.K-wide Health Data Research Service that will provide a secure single access point to national-scale data sets. The Wellcome Trust and the Government will invest up to...more

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Episode 230: Innovations in Cancer Treatment with Dr. Ray DuBois of MUSC Hollings Center

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Recorded at SCbio’s 2025 annual conference, Heather and Lauren welcome Dr. Ray DuBois, a physician and researcher who has dedicated his life to cancer research and patient-centered care. Dr. DuBois, Director of MUSC’s...more

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AI Health Law & Policy: FDA’s rapidly evolving regulatory paradigms

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Artificial intelligence has become one of the most transformative forces in health care, reshaping everything from drug discovery to diagnostics. For pharmaceutical and medical device companies, AI-driven solutions present...more

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Product Liability Update - April 2025

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Foley Hoag LLP publishes this quarterly Update primarily concerning developments in product liability and related law from federal and state courts applicable to Massachusetts, but also featuring selected developments for New...more

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EMA Seeks Input on a “Tailored Clinical Approach” in Biosimilar Development

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On April 1, 2025, the European Medicines Agency opened the consultation period for its draft reflection paper on a tailored clinical approach in biosimilar development....more

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Radiopharmaceutical Industry Update: Q4/Q1 (2024-2025)

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In 2025, the U.S. radiopharmaceutical market is expected to see continued growth, driven by aging populations, advancements in theranostics, an increased demand for targeted cancer treatments and an expansion of applications...more

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FDA Regulatory Uncertainty Calls for Strategic Decision-Making by Drug Developers

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The recent reductions in the US Food and Drug Administration’s workforce are poised to have a substantial impact on drug and biologic development programs. This LawFlash discusses strategies to optimize interactions with the...more

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Key Considerations for Foreign Clinical Trials When Looking Abroad for Product Development

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With the continuing cuts to US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) staffing, the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries are communicating increasing concern about potential product development impacts. While these cuts...more

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China Formalizes Regulatory Data Protection Mechanism

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Recently, the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) issued the draft version of 'Implementation Measures for Drug Trial Data Protection (hereinafter referred to as the 'Draft for Comments'), aiming to clarify the...more

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Securities Litigation Against Life Sciences Companies 2024 Year in Review

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Welcome to our ninth annual report on US securities class actions filed against publicly traded life sciences companies, which include pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, and healthcare companies....more

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Henlius Receives Orphan-Drug Designation for HLX22 (anti-HER2 mAb) for Gastric Cancer

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On March 19, 2025, Shanghai Henlius Biotech announced that the FDA has granted Orphan Drug Designation for HLX22, an anti-HER2 monoclonal antibody, for the treatment of gastric cancer. HLX22 binds to HER2 extracellular...more

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FDA Publishes Case Studies and User Guide for Rare Disease Drug Developers

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Drug development programs face unique challenges in demonstrating the safety and effectiveness of drugs for treating rare diseases. The FDA’s Accelerating Rare disease Cures (ARC) Program started the Learning and Education to...more

Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA)

[Event] Healthcare Research Compliance Academy - March 24th - 27th, Chicago, IL

HCCA's Healthcare Research Compliance Academy is a three-and-a-half-day interactive educational program with a focus on the highly specialized and complex regulations and issues that affect research compliance professionals....more

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FDA, OHRP Issue Joint Guidance on Collection of Tissue Biopsies in Clinical Trials

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On January 6, 2025, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Human Research Protections (OHRP) released a joint draft guidance document: Considerations for...more

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Health Canada Consults on Pathway for Health Products Containing CBD

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Health Canada recently announced that it is exploring a regulatory pathway that would allow products containing cannabidiol (“CBD”) to be purchased without a prescription. Under the current regulatory scheme, all health...more

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Two Days, Two Hearings: NIH and FDA Nominees Go Before the HELP Committee

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Dr. Jayanta (Jay) Bhattacharya, nominated to be Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and Dr. Martin Makary, nominated to be the Commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), appeared before the...more

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New development for clinical trial agreements in Germany: Proposal of standard contractual clauses from 21.02.2025

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Key takeaways Faster Negotiations: SCs aim to significantly shorten CTA review times. Scope: The SCs cover specific terms, such as ownership of study results, publication rights, liability limitations, and termination...more

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Biosimilars at the Crossroads: A $234 Billion Opportunity or a Missed Chance for Healthcare Savings?

The U.S. stands at a crossroads in light of rising drug prices and it is unclear what the future will hold in answer to the rising drug costs. Biologic medicines have rapidly expanded available treatment options and accounted...more

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