FDA guidance (March 2020 and updated July 2020) acknowledged that the impact of COVID-19 may require companies conducting clinical trials to consider virtual patient visits or put new processes in place regarding their current protocols. Since COVID 19 has changed many of our normal way to conduct Clinical research, most organizations reported some level of […]
Neuroblastoma is a childhood cancer that develops when immature nerve cells fail to develop into normal mature nerve cells. These tumors can begin anywhere in the body, but are often found in the abdomen or chest, neck, hips, and bone marrow. Despite intensive chemotherapy, neuroblastoma can be difficult to cure and the prognosis is often […]
Currently, there are two approved drugs to treat ALS: Riluzole, which can extend lifespan by an average of a few months and has been on the market for 25 years Edaravone, approved in 2017, which in clinical trials showed to help patients function for longer into their disease. Unfortunately, ALS is still a deadly disease […]
Last June 16, researchers announced that they’d seen an improvement in survival at 28 days after entry into the a large, randomized controlled trial for COVID-19 trial for the sickest patients who received the drug dexamethasone. These results, outcomes of 2,104 patients who received dexamethasone, are a logical solution to the immune system overreaction that […]
The IND requires very detailed product and development data such as information related to manufacturing, data from nonclinical studies, and previous clinical studies related to the IMP. IND also requires a comprehensive source of documentation including study reports. It follows the CTD structure developed by ICH and is mandatory to be submitted in the eCTD […]
Pediatric Rare diseases and Rare Pediatric Disease Designation FDA will award priority review vouchers to sponsors of certain rare pediatric disease product applications that meet the criteria specified. Section 529 of the FD&C Act is intended to encourage development of new drug and biological products for the prevention and treatment of rare pediatric diseases. Section […]
The World Orphan Drug Congress USA will be a live virtual conference. BBCR’s Team invites you to send an email at [email protected]/bbcr2. We hope to meet many of you that will attend the World Orphan Drug Congress. We are very much interested in learning about your programs to determine if BBCR’s expertise in Rare Diseases […]
Scientists launched studies in search of genes that could explain why some people infected with SARS-CoV-2 get really sick, while others have only mild symptoms. We know that chronic health conditions—such as hypertension and diabetes can play a role, but there are also evidences that people’s genes can influence how their bodies react to other […]
Given the global Covid19 emergency and the global nature of the pharmaceutical and biotech industry, key operational areas will be impacted. As with any emergency response, the key to management is implementing mitigation plans. Early stage pharmaceutical and biotech companies need to be proactive in developing contingency plans to jump start clinical research after Covid19. […]
Confirmed cases reported from each country so far. Data from cruise ship outbreaks not included. SOURCE: ECDC