Integrated Evidence Generation Strategy for Rare Disease: A Comprehensive Approach Across Clinical Phases

Developing an integrated evidence generation strategy for a rare disease requires careful planning, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and adherence to regulatory guidelines. The strategy should be holistic, incorporating real-world evidence (RWE), clinical trials, and patient-centric data to address the unique challenges associated with rare diseases and to support regulatory approvals, market access, and ongoing patient care.  … Continue reading Integrated Evidence Generation Strategy for Rare Disease: A Comprehensive Approach Across Clinical Phases

Fit-for-Purpose in RWE: Comparing Regulatory Approaches Across Global Agencies

The concept of “fitness-for-purpose” (or fit-for-purpose) is a key definition in regulatory science, as it determines whether the data, methods, or tools used in a study are suitable for their intended purpose. In particular, “fit-for-purpose” in Real-World Evidence (RWE) research refers to the suitability of the data and study design for addressing a study design… Continue reading Fit-for-Purpose in RWE: Comparing Regulatory Approaches Across Global Agencies

The Evolving Integration of NGS Data into EMRs: Transforming Clinical Research and Precision Medicine

Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) is a technology that allows the rapid sequencing of entire genomes, targeted regions, or specific sets of genes. It represents a significant advancement that enables the parallel sequencing of millions of DNA fragments simultaneously. NGS can be used for a variety of applications, including whole-genome sequencing (WGS), whole-exome sequencing (WES), targeted gene… Continue reading The Evolving Integration of NGS Data into EMRs: Transforming Clinical Research and Precision Medicine

Leveraging Natural History of Disease Studies for Integrated Evidence Generation Plans and Regulatory Success

Natural history of disease studies are intended to track the course of a disease by identifying demographic, genetic, environmental, and other variables (e.g., treatments, concomitant medications) that correlate with the disease’s development and outcomes. Natural history of disease studies play a crucial role in integrated evidence generation plans, especially for rare diseases and conditions where… Continue reading Leveraging Natural History of Disease Studies for Integrated Evidence Generation Plans and Regulatory Success

RWD for EMA Regulatory Submissions: Differences in Use for Pre- vs. Post-Approval

  Real‐world evidence (RWE) has an increasing role in both pre-, and post- approval applications to support the authorization of new medicines and indications, or to address post-marketing safety concerns. Therefore, the use of Real-World Data (RWD) in regulatory processes at the European Medicines Agency (EMA) varies depending on whether it is being used for… Continue reading RWD for EMA Regulatory Submissions: Differences in Use for Pre- vs. Post-Approval