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New FDA Guidances – December 2011/January 2012

Here’s a list of the notable guidances released by FDA in December 2011 and January 2012, compiled by Cato Research Regulatory Scientist Cathy Anderson. December 2011 FDA Portable Document Format (PDF) Specifications (Updated) (More info on this guidance can be … Continue reading

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Fifth China Medicinal Biotech Forum – Conference Recap

I recently returned from the Fifth China Medicinal Biotech Forum held in Beijing, China from 07-09 November 2011.  The purpose of this conference was to update graduate students in China on the latest trends in biotechnology.  This forum also allowed … Continue reading

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Project Management for Biotech Companies

In today’s fast paced, high pressure world of drug development there are multiple factors that can and do affect marketing success.  Large organizations understand the value that project management can contribute to a successful project.  The smaller companies tend to … Continue reading

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New FDA Guidances – September 2011

Here’s a list of the notable guidances released by FDA in September 2011, compiled by Cato Research Regulatory Scientist Cathy Anderson. Reproductive and Developmental Toxicities – Integrating Study Results to Assess Concerns User Fee Waivers, Reductions, and Refunds for Drug … Continue reading

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August 2011 FDA Guidances

Here’s a (very lengthy) list of the guidances released by FDA in August 2011, compiled by Cato Research Regulatory Scientist Cathy Anderson. Oversight of Clinical Investigations — A Risk-Based Approach to Monitoring (Draft) Postmarket Surveillance Under Section 522 of the … Continue reading

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