Rare Disease

Rare Disease

BBCR has experience in biologics for rare diseases and can assist with the development of a targeted strategy to meet your study needs.

March 24th, 2021 | Rare Disease

Biologic treatments show promise in providing clinical solutions to a variety of diseases including rare cancers and precision medicine. Services include: Indications analysis and prioritization Strategic drug assessment Clinical study design and protocol Biomarker strategy Early Clinical Development FDA meeting and submission Pre-ND integrated development plan CRO and project management Study remediation and rescue   […]

Depending on your project goals, BBCR can work with you to design cost-effective early clinical studies that hold potential for reducing Phase III failures.

March 3rd, 2021 | Rare Disease

Expertise in integration of in vitro and in vivo analysis during early clinical research is a critical development milestone for efficient candidate development. In addition, the BBCR team guides in identifying the right target, the right biomarker, the right safety, the right patients and the right commercial potential. BBCR can assist clients across a variety […]

Identification and adoption of biomarkers are especially valuable in rare disease and precision medicine product development. Learn more about how BBCR can help.

February 9th, 2021 | Rare Disease

Biomarkers are now a routine part of drug development The FDA recognizes biomarker development as a high priority area for future research. The FDA and European Medicines Agency (EMA) have developed similar processes for the qualification of biomarkers intended for use as companion diagnostics or for development and regulatory approval of a drug or therapeutic. […]

BBCR designs Proof of Concept (PoC) Trials and Proof of Mechanism (PoM) studies with the drug clinical plan and regulatory strategy in mind.

January 7th, 2021 | Rare Disease

BBCR specializes in the strategy and delivery of early-phase clinical development services to enable informed, timely decision making for our clients. Proof of Mechanism (PoM) Usually in Healthy Volunteers, Phase 1 study Essential for the selection of appropriate dose for PoC, disease model and biomarkers Investigate drug concentration at the target site of action Investigate […]

From Project to Proposal to Results – Learn how BBCR has worked with clients in the Biotech field to find success with their pre-clinical strategy needs.

January 4th, 2021 | Rare Disease

Boston Biotech Clinical Research (BBCR) works with biotech, pharmaceutical, and device companies to develop a clinical/regulatory roadmap consisting of simplified clinical programs, streamlined protocols, and cost-effective trials. Our Boston-based, integrated, boutique consulting team specializes in rare disease and orphan indications, and is dedicated to supporting pharmaceutical innovators and nurturing each product’s strengths.

BBCR Specializes in Orphan and Personalized Medicine helping orphan drug developers find direction in clinical trials involving biologics, biosimilars, small molecules, medical devices, and repurposing.

December 21st, 2020 | Rare Disease

We help to Identify areas of need or economic interest that can help companies find homes for treatments for rare diseases and precision medicine. Developing drugs for rare diseases and precision medicine indications can be rewarding, but navigating the challenges is not for the faint of heart. Expert guidance is essential in an area where […]

Impact of COVID 19 on the future of Rare Diseases and Oncology Clinical Trials

December 1st, 2020 | Rare Disease

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 […]

Pediatric Rare diseases and Rare Pediatric Disease Designation – Boston Biotech Clinical Research

August 4th, 2020 | Rare Disease

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 […]

Severe COVID-19 linked to a Genetic Region

July 6th, 2020 | Rare Disease

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 […]

How to shape clinical plan and study design to test how microbiome shapes immunity.

February 27th, 2020 | Rare Disease

The gut microbiome serves many useful functions in the body, but it can also rev up the immune system in harmful ways. Zit has been pustulated that Diet can influence the microbiome and the mucosal immune response. In the paper: “Diet modulates colonic T cell responses by regulating the expression of a Bacteroides thetaiotaomicron antigen,” Sci Immunol, 4:eaau9079, […]