BBCR Voice
From the Perspective of Researchers, Clinicians, and Regulatory Experts
The most efficient path in the clinical research process is a moving target. Technology innovation and regulatory requirements require constant updates. Through BBCR Voice, we aim to share not only our knowledge and expertise but also solutions to current challenges. BBCR embraces the challenges of developers and investors seeking a more straightforward path to market.
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Cell and Gene therapy are the new frontiers in the fight against devastating diseases, including rare diseases and cancers. Clinical trial results have been promising, and the next generation of Cell and Gene therapies holds tremendous promise for many patients and families.
Early-Clinical Research for Cell and Gene Therapy The development of Cell and Gene Therapies is challenging due to complex study designs, adequately monitoring of adverse reactions, long-term immune response and safety follow-up. BBCR has delivered clinical plans and...
Interest is increasing rapidly in using surrogate markers as primary measures of the effectiveness of investigational drugs in definitive drug trials.
The primary difference between a biomarker and a surrogate marker is that a biomarker is a “candidate” surrogate marker. In contrast, a surrogate marker is a test used and taken to measure the effects of a specific treatment. While the current law and regulations...
Due Diligence is critical before dedicating precious time and resources to a research project that appears to hold commercial promise.
Increase investors’ evaluation in a competitive market. Due Diligence is typically performed by investors but can, and should, be conducted by sponsors to increase their chance of financing success, partnering, mergers, acquisitions (M&As), and product licensing....
BBCR provides expert strategies for Orphan Disease. The BBCR mission is to customize development plans, simplify clinical research, design cost-effective trials, streamline protocols, and create a regulatory roadmap.
As one of the first consultancy teams to streamline clinical trials, BBCR’s boutique consulting team specializes in rare disease and orphan indications dedicated to supporting pharmaceutical innovators, and nurturing each product’s strengths. The BBCR Team provides...
A recent posting by Value Market Research highlighted BBCR Consulting among others relating to the global oncology Biomarker market and its projected broad growth.
BBCR=Simplifying Clinical Research Interest is increasing rapidly in using surrogate markers as primary measures of the effectiveness of investigational drugs in definitive drug trials. The primary difference between a biomarker and a surrogate marker is that a...
With BBCR’s Strategic Clinical Innovation Organization (SCIO) method, we are able to provide a clear path to market approval.
The Strategic Clinical Innovation Organization SCIO SM (SCIO) method is explicitly designed to help pharmaceutical innovators address their concerns and maneuver around evolving challenges. SCIO SM allows for time and cost efficiencies and relief of risk management....
The BBCR mission is to develop customized strategies, simplify clinical plans and cost-effective trials, streamlined protocols, and create regulatory roadmaps. We invite you to learn more at bbcrconsulting.com.
BBCR’s boutique consulting team specializes in rare diseases and orphan indications and dedicated to supporting pharmaceutical innovators, and nurturing each product’s strengths. The BBCR team provides consultancy in cell, biologics, and gene therapies BBCR addresses...
BBCR’s experienced team in Regulatory Affairs FDA and EMA assists clients in simplifying complex and evolving regulatory processes.
BBCR specializes in taking the complexity inherent to the regulatory phase of the approvals and simplifying it by strategizing our support to each client based on product-specific regulatory requirements and functional needs. Our expertise spans: Regulatory Strategy...
BBCR uses innovative approaches to de-risk your product development. For our clients interested in Proof of Mechanism and Proof of Concept – PoM and PoC – Our team has the expertise to ensure successful product development at any stage of development.
The BBCR team designs Proof of Concept (PoC) Trials and Proof of Mechanism (PoM) studies with the drug clinical plan and regulatory strategy in mind. Proof of Mechanism (PoM) Usually in Healthy Volunteers, Phase 1 study Essential for the selection of appropriate dose...
Clinical trials are time-consuming, expensive, and often burdensome on patients. Clinical trials can fail for many reasons. Our experience provides an understanding of these reasons and offers insights into opportunities for improving the likelihood of creating and executing successful clinical trials.
The Trial Management That Addresses Risks Experienced management address risks such as: Delayed enrollment Multiple protocol amendments Poor patient retention Poor data quality Prolonged trial completion timeline Poor safety monitor Let BBCR Consulting assist in your...
BBCR is attending this week’s SITC 37th Annual Meeting & Pre-Conference Program and we will reporting on conference events soon.
The Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer’s (SITC) 37th Annual Meeting & Pre-Conference Programs (SITC 2022) are taking place Nov. 8–12, 2022, at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center in Boston. BBCR will be attending the conference this week and is looking...
We urge caution when it comes to planning to submit your PRE-IND or IND meeting request so as to avoid common mistakes. We can help with your development plan– contact BBCR to learn more.
Rare disease drug development requires knowledge and experience that is not always intuitive or deductible from large population drug development experience. Looking for a Rare Disease drug development expert, both in regulatory and medical affairs, is highly...
SCIO assists with early stage biotech company evaluation. Learn why adopting this clinical roadmap and development strategy is critical to your success in bringing your product to market.
How can SCIO SM help? To enhance your position, it becomes crucial to demonstrate that your product/technology is the “safe” option for investment and a stand-out opportunity by including a clinical roadmap and development strategy of your product/technology. This...
Efficiencies in clinical research have become essential in the areas of trial management and trial rescue
Every clinical study has its unique challenges that initially may not have been factored for. Experienced management can help sponsors to address prolonged trial timeline and data quality. Rare Diseases and Precision Medicine require unique approaches to trial...
BBCR specializes in taking the complexity inherent to the regulatory phase of the approvals and simplifying it by strategizing our support to each client based on product-specific regulatory requirements and functional needs.
BBCR can assist clients in the following areas: Regulatory Strategy Thinking ahead during the regulatory process, we avoid unnecessary hurdles in the approvals process. We identify gaps, work through the right strategies for an effective product application, and...
Orphan drug designation provides key incentives of the ODA, including significant tax credits for qualified clinical testing. The BBCR team will empower sponsors with medical insight, ODA application experience, strategic clinical plan, and streamlined trials design.
Developing drugs with substantial benefits in smaller, molecularly defined, pharmacologically relevant subpopulations of patients with the same clinically recognized disease is increasingly being viewed as a viable pathway for bringing drugs to market. [button...
BBCR supports innovative and repurposing treatments for orphan diseases.
Developing innovative or repurposing drugs for orphan diseases can be rewarding, but navigating the challenges is not for the faint of heart. Expert guidance is essential in an area where patients are few; a lack of previous studies may hamper progress as you mount an...
BBCR provides expert development guidance for Orphan Disease. The BBCR mission is to customize strategies, simplify clinical research, design cost-effective trials, streamline protocols, and create a regulatory roadmap.
As one of the first consultancy teams to streamline clinical trials, BBCR’s boutique consulting team specializes in rare disease and orphan indications dedicated to supporting pharmaceutical innovators, and nurturing each product’s strengths. The BBCR Team provides...
BBCR offers Translational Medicine and Biomarkers Program Consultation to bridge the gap between pre-clinical and early clinical development
Translational medicine is a bridge between pre-clinical and early clinical development (from bench to bedside), creating the foundation for precision medicine in late clinical development. A translational medicine program includes the adoption of biomarkers to...
The BBCR mission is to customize strategies, simplify clinical research, design cost-effective trials, streamline protocols, and create a regulatory roadmap. Learn more about our services by visiting bbcrconsulting.com
How we can help The BBCR team provides knowledge in cell, biologics and gene therapies BBCR addresses sponsors' questions in the ever-changing regulatory environment We offer clinical strategy for orphan diseases and precision medicine RWE can be used to build orphan...
BBCR regularly partners with small and medium sized drug and device biotechnology firms. Our clients are innovators and clinical researchers looking for a more efficient path to approval, and come to us from across the globe. Reach out today to learn more.
The BBCR mission is to simplify clinical research, encourage cost-effective trials, and help innovators navigate through the regulatory process. Small & Medium Sized Biotech Companies currently moving from pre-clinical studies toward clinical trials in need...
BBCR’s team of experts is highly experienced in the areas of Real World Evidence (RWE) for Control Arm, Post-approval Requirements and Disease Natural History. Reach out today to learn more.
Real-world evidence (RWE) is increasingly important in clinical trial design and drug approval. RWE is clinical evidence related to patient health status and treatment safety and efficacy that are generated in clinical practice. The FDA developed a framework to use...
BBCR specializes in strategy and early clinical research services from preclinical through Phase I and POC studies to enable informed, timely decision making for our clients.
BBCR Consulting offers clinical, regulatory, translational, and biomarker consulting services that support our clients' needs. Our process is designed to maximize time and cost efficiencies while mitigating risk. We partner with domestic and international companies....
BBCR’s experienced CRO Management and Drug development team identify study remediation strategies and provide a resource for any Study Rescue
Every clinical study has its unique challenges that initially may not have been factored for, presenting the need for study remediation and rescue. Experienced management can help sponsors to address prolonged trial timeline and high quality data. Rare Diseases and...
An attractive option of drug repurposing is to use a scientific approach to identify new uses for existing drugs thereby reducing the need for early stage clinical trials.
People tend to believe that a repurposed therapy can never be truly novel or transformative. Nothing could be further from the truth. About a third of orphan approvals by the FDA since the program began have been mostly for repurposed mass-market drugs. BBCR’s team of...