The Reagan-Udall Foundation for the Food and Drug Administration has named Dr. Adrian F. Hernandez to its Board of Directors.
The Reagan-Udall Foundation for the FDA seeks nominations for key positions on its Steering Committee. Comprised of 12 members, the IMEDS Steering Committee provides oversight and guidance on the operation of IMEDS by advising on strategic direction, helping to integrate IMEDS within the research community, and providing input on IMEDS program activities.
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Expanded Access Navigator Improves Patient Access to Investigational Therapies
New enhancements make it easier for patients, caregivers and healthcare providers to find crucial information
June Wasser Departs Reagan-Udall Foundation for the FDA
Amar Bhat, PhD, named Interim Executive Director
Reagan-Udall Foundation for the Food and Drug Administration is seeking nominations through June 14, 2019, for its third annual Innovations in Regulatory Science Awards. These Awards honor outstanding achievements of individuals and organizations that have made distinguished contributions to regulatory science and policy.
Award Categories
The Awards will be presented in three categories this year. Full criteria is detailed in the nomination form (download below).
Learn about strategies for Leveraging Real-World Treatment Experience from Expanded Access Protocols in the report from our November public meeting at the FDA White Oak Campus. We brought all the stakeholders together --- patient advocates, physicians, industry and regulators --- for input.
The FDA updated its guidance to clarify that listing in our Expanded Access Navigator Company Directory satisfies the 21st Century Cures Act requirement of making EA policies readily available. Read "How should we post our expanded access policy?" for detail.
The Reagan-Udall Foundation for the Food and Drug Administration expands its leadership with the appointment of three new Board members: Andrew C. von Eschenbach, M.D., former FDA Commissioner; Edward John Allera JD, pharmacist and attorney with expertise in FDA regulation and biotechnology; and, Lynne Zydowsky, Ph.D., a biotechnology and life science executive.
Read the full press release here.
We're excited to honor two longtime U.S. Food and Drug Administration leaders and an independent public-private partnership as the 2018 recipients of the Innovations in Regulatory Science Awards to be honored on December 4, 2018.
Our Executive Director June S. Wasser has agreed to serve on the advisory panel for a new initiative of the Grocery Manufacturers Association Science and Education Foundation (GMA SEF). In this capacity Wasser will be an external reviewer of the next instructional unit being developed for the Hands On: Real World Lessons for Middle School Classrooms program. The current curriculum, often referred to as Hands On: Food Safety is being used in over 30 states and has reached more than 64,000 students, and 1,000 teachers since its inception.
