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BIMO Finds Objectionable Conditions During ...

06/23/2025

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On June 5, 2025, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning letter and FDA Form 483 to an investigator as a result of objectional conditions observed during a Bioresearch Monitoring Program (BIMO) inspection. According to the letter, the investigator did not adhere to the applicable statutory requirements of Title 21 CFR part 312.60 which states: “An investigator is responsible for ensuring that an investigation is conducted according to the signed investigator statement, the investigational plan, and applicable regulations”.

BIMO Finds Objectionable Conditions During Inspection
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FDA shares FAQs on IRBs

06/17/2025

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In February 2025 the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) posted a series of frequently asked questions (FAQ) on their website from the public regarding Institutional Review Boards (IRB) and the protection of human subjects in research.

FDA shares FAQs on IRBs
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Final Guidance Released on IRB Written ...

06/03/2025

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In February 2025, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Human Research Protection (OHRP) released the final guidance “Institutional Review Board (IRB) Written Procedures.”

Final Guidance Released on IRB Written Procedures
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Now Available: Clinical Pathways’ Major Changes ...

05/30/2025

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In the ever changing world of clinical research, staying up to date with the latest guidelines and best practices is crucial. Our Major Changes in GCP from ICH E6(R2) to (R3): Road Map is designed for busy professionals who want to deepen their knowledge on GCP to help ensure they meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and compliance.

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FDA Draft Guidance on Considerations for AI Use

05/21/2025

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In January 2025, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published a draft guidance titled “Considerations for the Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to Support Regulatory Decision-Making for Drug and Biological Products” for trial sponsors and stakeholders intending to use AI to generate data and clinical evidence.

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FDA IND Safety Reporting: New Draft Guidance

6/29/2021

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The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a draft guidance “Sponsor Responsibilities - Safety Reporting Requirements and Safety Assessment for IND and Bioavailability/Bioequivalence Studies.” The draft guidance is a combination of the final guidance from 2012, “Safety Reporting Requirements for INDs and BA/BE Studies” and an updated version of the draft guidance from 2015, “Safety Assessment for IND Safety Reporting,” which has been withdrawn. The intent of the draft guidance is to clarify and support sponsors in understanding the requirements for expedited safety reporting.

FDA Takes Action on Unreported Study Results; First Notice of Noncompliance

5/18/2021

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The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requires sponsors to register and report results to ClinicalTrials.gov (Clinical Trials Registration and Results Information Submission Final Rule). The purpose of listing and reporting in the public database is to increase transparency and increase scientific understanding, thus allowing others to build on knowledge already gained rather than duplicating work that may be unnecessary. If these requirements are not met, the FDA has authority to take enforcement action.

Overinterpretation of Safety Reporting Regulations Leads to Burdens at Sites, FDA

4/27/2021

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There has been an increase in the complexity of clinical trials over the last decade. Add to that the support for including more diverse populations who may have additional underlying conditions (FDA Guidance document “Enhancing the Diversity of Clinical Trial Populations”), and this leads to an increase in the number of safety events reported.

Now Available for Purchase: Overview of 21 CFR 54 Financial Disclosure & Part 11 Electronic Data Signatures eLearning

4/20/2021

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Overview of 21 CFR 54 Financial Disclosure & Part 11 Electronic Data Signatures interactive eLearning is now available for purchase in our online store HERE.

This interactive eLearning can be used alone or as part of the full curriculum (see more below).

The course provides an overview of the key concepts and best practices for following the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) applicable regulations for financial disclosure, electronic records, and electronic signatures. These topics are applicable to drug, device, and biologic studies. Required by 21 CFR Part 54, sponsors must request certain financial information from clinical investigators, who are performing their studies before a marketing application is submitted. 21 CFR Part 11describes the technical and procedural requirements that must be met if an organization chooses to maintain records electronically and/or use electronic signatures.

Now Available for Purchase: An Overview of 21 CFR 50 Human Subject Protection and 21 CFR 56 IRB eLearning

4/06/2021

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Now Available for Purchase: An Overview of 21 CFR 50 Human Subject Protection and 21 CFR 56 IRB eLearning

An Overview of 21 CFR 50 Human Subject Protection and 21 CFR 56 IRB interactive eLearning is now available for purchase in our online store HERE. The interactive eLearning course provides an overview of the key concepts and best practices for maintaining human subject protection (HSP) by following the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) applicable regulations. Conduct of a clinical trial involving human subjects includes considerations to protect their rights and safety. Ensuring HSP is a core principle of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and is required by regulatory authorities. Understanding how to implement these FDA regulations applicable to clinical research is key to a successful and ethical clinical trial.