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FDA's Recent Release of a Roadmap to Reduce Animal Testing

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...more

Jones Day

Blurring the Line Between the Dry and Wet Lab: Joint Inventorship in AI-Assisted Life Science Inventions

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In 2024, not one but two Nobel Prizes (in Chemistry and Physics) were awarded to researchers for their work in artificial intelligence ("AI"). Particularly noteworthy for the life science community is the Nobel Prize in...more

Goodwin

Global Biosimilar Updates - Spring 2025

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Celltrion’s ustekinumab biosimilar, STEQEYMA®, has won its first bid within 2 months of its launch in January of 2025. Since launch, STEQEYMA® has secured contracts in four regions of Italy, including, Piemonte, Valle...more

Fenwick & West LLP

Navigating and Litigating 'Commercially Reasonable Efforts' Provisions: Considerations and Strategies for Tech & Life Sciences...

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Commercially reasonable efforts (CRE) provisions are a common feature in technology and life sciences agreements, particularly in development collaborations, licensing deals, and milestone-based contracts. ...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

Gardner Law

Why Compliance Audits Are Non-Negotiable

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In today’s heightened enforcement environment, compliance auditing isn’t just a best practice—it’s a necessity. Federal and state laws and industry guidance, including the Office of Inspector General (OIG) Compliance Program...more

Husch Blackwell LLP

Navigating Clinical Research Agreements and Regulatory Strategy for Successful Commercialization

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Clinical research agreements (CRAs) and developing a regulatory strategy—particularly in connection with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)—are crucial for a company’s ability to bring innovative life sciences products to...more

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Venture Philanthropy More Important Than Ever for Rare Disease Care

Private foundations providing support, resources, and advocacy for individuals and families affected by rare diseases have played an important role for more than 30 years in the advancement of treatments for rare diseases....more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Under RFK Jr., US Health Policy and FDA Operations May See Major Shifts

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (RFK Jr.) has been confirmed by the Senate as secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). In this capacity, RFK Jr. will oversee 13 agencies that are critical to U.S. health policy,...more

Foley & Lardner LLP

Unlocking the Future of Medicine: The Role of AI in Drug Discovery

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Since 1995, Nature Medicine has been chronicling advances in medical technology and health care. To mark the journal’s 30th anniversary, each month an issue of critical importance for the future of medicine will be...more

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FDA announces public meeting on pediatric exclusivity and drug development

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Earlier this month, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a public meeting entitled “Interested Parties Meeting: Implementation of the Best Pharmaceuticals for Children Act and Pediatric Research Equity Act”...more

Fenwick & West LLP

What is the IP Risk Profile in AI Drug Discovery?

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The scientific benefits and legal risks of AI-driven drug discovery are consequential. But recent IP law decisions allude to a general concept that IP rights will not be awarded if AI completely or significantly replaces...more

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UNC’s Eshelman Innovation: Fueling North Carolina’s Next Big Breakthroughs

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North Carolina’s vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem is a powerhouse for innovation, but there’s always room to improve, especially when it comes to turning cutting-edge research into real-world solutions. John Bamforth,...more

J.S. Held

Inside the Healthcare Industry: The Impact of Human Factors & User Experience in Healthcare

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Human Factors and User Experience testing play an important role in healthcare settings and in the development of healthcare products. They can greatly impact the delivery of care, and the patient experience delivered by...more

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

Recap of the FDA and CTTI Public Workshop on AI in Drug Development

On August 6, 2024, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) partnered with the Clinical Trials Transformation Initiative (CTTI) to hold a joint, public workshop titled, “Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Drug & Biological Product...more

Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA)

In This Month’s E-News: August 2024

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) 15 days from receipt of its June 21 warning letter to elaborate on corrective actions to address violations of federal requirements...more

McDermott Will & Emery

Key Takeaways | Pharma and MedTech Services Market Overview With McKinsey & Company

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During this session, McDermott Partner Kristian Werling and Jeff Smith, a senior partner at McKinsey & Company, shared insights across the pharma and MedTech services industries, including key trends and opportunities shaping...more

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Pharma and MedTech Services Investment Summit 2024

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The inaugural Pharma and MedTech Services Investment Summit brought together C-suite executives, senior private equity professionals, investment bankers and other industry leaders for a deep dive into the investment...more

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Balancing AI-Powered Drug Discovery’s Risk and Reward

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AI is shaving years off the drug-discovery process. But it’s not just leaving other research modalities in the dust—the law itself is struggling to keep up, especially when it comes to patenting AI-aided drug discovery....more

Maynard Nexsen

Taking the Pulse, A Health Care and Life Sciences Video Podcast | Episode 194: Workforce Development for the Life Sciences...

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For this week’s episode, Heather and Lauren welcome David Stefanich, the CEO and co-founder of Rymedi, an award-winning tech company helping labs modernize the clinical diagnostic experience. David shares his thoughts on...more

Hogan Lovells

The use of IVDs as CDx in pharmaceutical clinical trials - Pathways for legacy companion diagnostic IVDs, IVD performance studies,...

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The current European legislation for in vitro diagnostic medical devices (IVD) (Regulation 2017/746 or the IVDR) has created challenges not only for IVD manufacturers but also for pharmaceutical companies....more

TransPerfect Legal

GDPR Compliance: At the Intersection of AI and Life Sciences

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Late last month, the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) hosted a panel on artificial intelligence and how it is rapidly transforming the life sciences sector, allowing companies to leverage large datasets to accelerate...more

Latham & Watkins LLP

Healthcare and Life Sciences Trends and Developments Across MENA

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The healthcare and life sciences ecosystem is witnessing significant growth in the Middle East as the GCC continues to seek economic diversification. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) are...more

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[Event] Pharma and MedTech Services Investment Summit 2024 - May 2nd, San Francisco, CA

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YOUR SOURCE FOR SUCCESS IN PHARMA AND DEVICE SERVICES INVESTING - Join C-suite executives, senior private equity professionals, investment bankers and other industry leaders for a deep dive into the investment...more

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EU and Germany Lay Groundwork for the Use of Medical Data for Research and AI Training

Both the EU and Germany are taking significant steps to accelerate digitalization in the health sector and facilitate the exchange and use of health data for research and innovation purposes. They aim to improve...more

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