Not Yet the Last Word on First-in-Man
Europe's clinical trial community has a lot to say about the EMEA's draft guidance on first studies in man.
Compassionate Use Guideline Finalized
Industry and patient groups embrace new rules but acknowledge concern over initiative's impact across EU.
Preparing for Europe's Pediatric Rules
After a long and winding journey, now the real work begins on the EU Regulation for all those involved.
Will the Real CRO Please Stand Up
New to the trials scene, many up-and-coming European firms are seeking the expertise of CROs they can trust.
EU Think Tank Takes on R&D Bottlenecks
Group recommends ways to improve and increase clinical research in new report.
Europe is Disenchanted with Trials Directive
Lack of regulatory cohesion across member states a source of frustration for many in industry.
EU Approach to Safety: Vox Populi or Vox Dei?
There's more than meets the eye to the EU's new public-centric initiative to simplify drug safety.
Europe's Pediatric Rules in Force—At Last
Regulation will benefit both children & drug development, says EMEA, which has a lot on its plate this year.
Trial Catastrophe Lends Impetus to Reform
UK report on last year's TGN 1412 trial provides industry with blueprint for improved early clinical studies.
New Year Brings New Opportunities
Patient safety, orphan medicines featured in EU's six-year research support budget.
Tough Trials Ahead for Europe's Drug Industry
There's plenty to tackle this month, including a debate over efficacy, new ARDS guidelines, and evidence the EMEA is listening.
Adopting Orphans: Who Does it Best?
A new report from the European Union grades member states on their orphan drug incentives.
Call for Comments on Viral Safety Guideline
EMEA gives EU six months to respond to highly technical draft guidance on viral safety of biotech meds.
ADR Reporting: A Clearer Explanation
EU helps ease ambiguity of reporting process with recent published guidance.
Bridging the European Regulatory Gap
European Medicines Agency adopts new approach to drug development process.
EU Questions Get Real EU Answers
New Q&A guidance attempts to clear up any confusion about new Directive rules.
Another Step Toward EU Pediatric Trials
EU Council supports pediatric medicines proposal, but adds some changes.
Brussels Broods over Biomarkers
Biomarkers take center stage in Europe, where their critical role is under examination.
Reusrgence Continues to Elude the EU
The European pharma industry struggles to regain its former prowess in R&D.
Battle of Biosimilars
As patents expire, clinical trials will be caught in the middle between copyists and original innovators.
Two-Timing on Today's Vaccines?
New paper from the European Medicines Agency explores future vaccine guideline.
European Regulatory Agencies
Political and technical tensions in the EU.
Co-Defense and Attack on Clinical Trials
Three recent initiatives address the reputation of the health care industry in the EU.
It's the Children Again
Parliament's first review of the new pediatric rules stirs controversy.
EU Guidance on Guidance
The EMEA's guidance is a roadmap for understanding current and future guidelines.
Agreeing on Pediatric Trials Is No Child's Play
Years of debate about pediatric research in the EU may finally end up going somewhere.
A New GCP Bible Is Born
For the EU, these new good clinical practice rules come not from Brussels, but Mt. Sinai.
The Future of Ethics: A European Perspective
A recent conference featured debate on the role of research ethics committees.
Pediatrics and Ethics Predominating in 2005
Will the new pediatric and ethics initiatives receive enough funding to make them truly work?
Tardy Europe Finally Signs Up on Data Transparency
Industry?s proposal for a shared database has merit, but is it ?too little too late??