American Conference
Institute (ACI) will be holding the next session of its FDA Boot Camp
conference on September 17-18, 2013 in Boston, MA. ACI faculty will help attendees:
• Master the basics
of the application and approval processes for drugs, biologics, and devices
• Comprehend the
structure of the FDA and the roles of the three major agency centers: CDER, CBER, and CDHR
• Develop a
practical working knowledge of clinical trials for drugs and biologics and the
clearance process for devices
• Learn how devices
are classified, monitored, and regulated
• Appreciate the
complexities of pharmaceutical IP and the regulatory balance between brand name
and generic products
• Recognize the
pivotal role of labeling in the drug and biologics approval process
• See the
importance of cGMPs to the post-approval regulatory process
• Navigate the
protocols of adverse events monitoring, signal detection, product withdrawals,
and recalls
In particular,
ACI's faculty will offer presentations on the following topics:
• The Basics: Understanding and Working with
the FDA -- Jurisdiction, Functions, Organization, and Operations
• The Nature of the Approval Process
• Understanding the Clinical Trial Process for
Drugs and Biologics
• Obtaining and Challenging Market Exclusivity
for Drug Products and Biologic Products: IP Protection, Data Exclusivity,
Trademark and Brand Protection, Hatch-Waxman, BPCIA, and More:
• Part 1 -- Overview of Patent and Trademark
Issues
• Part 2 -- Hatch-Waxman and BPCIA Overview
• Drugs and Biologics: Labeling
• cGMPs: Drugs and Biologics (Current Good
Manufacturing Practices)
• Adverse Events Monitoring, Pharmacovigilance
and Risk Management
• Medical Devices: Classifications, the
Essentials of the Premarket Review Process, and Post-Market Requirements and
Concerns
• Recall Guidance for Drugs, Biologics, and
Medical Devices: What You Need to Know
A pre-conference workshop on the "Fundamentals of FDA Regulatory Law" and "Resolving Ethical Challenges Encountered During the Drug Approval Process" will be offered on September 16, 2013 from 1:00 to 5:00 pm. The first part of the workshop will provide a basic overview of FDA regulations and will prepare attendees for the in-depth discussions that will take place throughout the conference, and explore ethical issues that may arise in the context of communications with FDA on behalf of clients. The second part of the workshop will explore ethical issues that may arise in the context of communications with FDA on behalf of clients.
Two post-conference master classes will be offered on September 18, 2013. The first master class, entitled "Hatch-Waxman and BPCIA: Overview of Biosimilars and Life Cycle Planning for Drugs and Biologics," will provide an in-depth overview of biosimilars as well as analyses of bioequivalence and exclusivities and their role in patent and product life cycle management. The second master class, entitled "Post-Approval Marketing Guidance and Preemption Protocols," will address issues that arise post-approval, including advertising, promotion, and off-label promotion and enforcement, as well as preemption fundamentals.
An agenda for the conference can be found here. A complete brochure for this conference, including an agenda, detailed descriptions of conference sessions, list of speakers, and registration form can be obtained here.
The registration
fee is $2,295 (conference alone), $2,895 (conference and workshop or conference
and one master class), or $3,295 (conference, workshop, and one master class). Those registering by July 19, 2013 will
receive a $300 discount and those registering by August 16, 2013 will receive a
$200 discount. Patent Docs readers who reference the discount code "PD
200" will receive $200 off the current price tier when registering. Those interested in registering for the
conference can do so here,
by e-mailing [email protected], by calling 1-888-224-2480,
or by faxing a registration form to 1-877-927-1563.
Patent Docs is a media partner of ACI's FDA Boot Camp conference.
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