The Premier Consulting Blog

MAY 31, 2023

As a cornerstone of the drug development process, nonclinical investigational new drug (IND)-enabling studies are essential for supporting first-in-human (FIH) dosing for novel therapeutics. Pharmacokinetics Pharmacokinetics examines the absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion properties of a drug.

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Drug Target Review

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

This major shift to the orthodox tradition of using animal experiments in drug testing dates back the Aristotle’s time and cemented 80 years ago with initial federal mandate of drug safety regulation of 1938.

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DrugBank

MARCH 7, 2024

Moreover, smaller companies like Altimmune are seeking partnerships to propel the development of their experimental drugs. As larger players scout for innovative solutions, partnerships with smaller firms offer a pathway to accelerate drug development and diversify product portfolios.

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Drug Target Review

MARCH 17, 2025

Neuropsychiatric disorders, affecting millions worldwide, disrupt the brain’s intricate processes of mood regulation, cognition and behaviour. This is based on the traditional model of occupancy-driven pharmacology, where a drug’s therapeutic effects are directly related to the time it occupies its target.

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DrugBank

APRIL 24, 2025

Epigenetics , the study of changes in gene activity that occur without altering the DNA sequence, has revolutionized our understanding of gene expression regulation. Understanding Epigenetic Mechanisms Epigenetic modifications regulate gene expression by altering chromatin structure without altering the nucleotide sequence.

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Conversations in Drug Development Trends

AUGUST 9, 2024

Managing this complexity highlights the importance of global communication plans and constant communication with global regulators and keeping all required documentation up to date. Harmonizing regulatory requirements and complying with all relevant regulations are crucial for the success of adaptive MRCTs.

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OCTOBER 3, 2024

Aside from the advent of complex antibody-based drugs, the industry is facing some additional changes which are shaping drug development. 3 This change signals a major shift away from animal use in drug safety regulation and encourages the use of alternative methods like organ-on-chip or other animal-free technologies.

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The Pharma Data

DECEMBER 9, 2020

The open-label Phase 2a ‘AMBITION’ study is designed to assess safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics and biomarker analyses for early assessments of efficacy of 75 mg and 225 mg CRV431, administered orally to F2 and F3 NASH patients (n=18/dosing group), once daily for 28 days.

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The Pharma Data

OCTOBER 18, 2020

Several clinical sites are screening patients for the Phase 1 a/b multicenter, open-label, dose escalation study of safety, pharmacodynamics, and pharmacokinetics of CG-806 in ascending cohorts (3+3 design) to determine the maximum tolerated dose or recommended dose in patients with relapsed or refractory AML.

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The Pharma Data

OCTOBER 25, 2020

In addition, this indication offers synergy with the commercial infrastructure being developed to support our first New Drug Application.”. is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on drug development that utilizes artificial intelligence to identify improved therapies in neuroscience and immuno-oncology.

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The Pharma Data

AUGUST 29, 2020

“These positive Phase II results are promising and pave the way for further evaluation of oral LNP023 as a potential monotherapy treatment and standard of care for PNH,” said John Tsai, Head Global Drug Development and Chief Medical Officer, Novartis. “We

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Agency IQ

AUGUST 16, 2024

By Amanda Conti | Aug 13, 2024 10:00 PM CDT Regulatory context: Psychedelic regulation and drug development A growing body of evidence suggests that psychedelics may provide clinical benefit for certain purposes, especially mental health conditions. This study is planned to start in late 2024 and conclude in late 2025.

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Agency IQ

DECEMBER 11, 2023

So far, the key takeaway was that both industry and regulators are still identifying best practices on setting enrollment targets in their research plans. Per Roy, “it’s basically a work in progress,” as the plans are being developed and translated into practice, and the company is still receiving iterative feedback from the FDA.

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Agency IQ

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Workshop addresses oncology dose optimization across full span of development In a series of broad-ranging, frank discussions, attendees at a joint FDA-American Association of Cancer Research (AACR) workshop worked through opportunities and challenges for dose optimization across the span of cancer drug development activities.

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New Drug Approvals

JANUARY 9, 2024

In addition to CDK7, other CDKs have been reported to phosphorylate and regulate RNA pol (II) CTD. Blood, 1, 4307-4312, 1997; The transcriptional non-selective cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitor flavopiridol induces apoptosis in multiple myeloma cells through transcriptional repression and down-regulation of Mcl-1; (Gojoet al.,

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Alta Sciences

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Listen to the audiobook or download the PDF below, to learn more about: key factors to consider in drug development (age, biological sex, genetics, DDIs); examples of common DDI involving the cytochrome P450 enzyme system; and drug interactions and guidance for marketed drugs. The Altascientist, Issue 7, pg.

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DrugBank

JUNE 18, 2025

Drug development is a complex and highly regulated process. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the European Medicines Agency (EMA), and other global counterparts, set rigorous standards to ensure that drugs are safe, effective, and high-quality. Regulatory agencies, such as the U.S.

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PPD

APRIL 14, 2025

To that end, the PI can ensure patients understand the science of appetite and metabolic regulation, for example, to relieve some of the self-imposed expectations for instant weight loss or other quick signs of success. Were applying that expertise and commitment to every aspect of developing and running successful GLP-1 studies.

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DrugBank

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Quorum sensing , a process by which bacteria communicate to regulate group behaviors, is one promising target. Public-private partnerships fund critical research efforts, such as the Global Antibiotic Research and Development Partnership , which funds essential research efforts.

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FDA Law Blog: Drug Discovery

JANUARY 7, 2024

A PMR is a study “that sponsors are required to conduct under one or more statutes or regulations,” whereas a PMC is a study “that a sponsor has agreed to conduct, but that are not required by a statute or regulation” (see FDA Webpage, Postmarketing Requirements and Commitments: Introduction ).

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Agency IQ

JULY 28, 2023

FAR regulations require contracting officers to “promote and provide for full and open competition in soliciting offers and awarding Government contracts.” A PBPK model starts with the creation of a flow-based compartmental PK model that shows the theoretic course a drug takes through the body along the ADME pathways.

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Alta Sciences

JULY 31, 2024

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published a draft guidance to ensure greater diversity in clinical trials, which is expected to become a final guidance by June 2025. Discover how drug developers, researchers, and regulators are ensuring this happens. Tags Clinical Trials Weight 15

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PPD

JUNE 20, 2023

As some drug development organizations right-size their workforces , a strong CRO partner will rehire your talent — avoiding destabilization of your clinical research — via rebadging through functional service provider (FSP) engagements. The drug development industry is undoubtedly in a season of change.

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The Pharma Data

DECEMBER 28, 2020

The primary objectives of the AMBITION trial are to assess safety and tolerability of CRV431, as well as to delineate pharmacokinetics. As with any drug candidates under development, there are significant risks in the development, regulatory approval, and commercialization of new products.

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Agency IQ

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Under the FDA’s Good Guidance Practices regulation at 21 CFR 10.115 , the agency is required to annually publish “a list of possible topics for future guidance document development or revision during the next year.” Our review found that CDER is planning several notable new guidances, including one on artificial intelligence.

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Agency IQ

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Previously, burdensome side effects may have been written off as a necessary part of treatment and benefits measured in additional weeks or months of survival time; today, though, patients, clinicians, and regulators expect more. In July, a new contract notice indicated that this is an area of interest for FDA as well.

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FDA Law Blog: Drug Discovery

JULY 9, 2024

Tobolowsky & Véronique Li, Senior Medical Device Regulation Expert & Sarah Wicks & Deborah L. DAP Content In developing DAPs, the Draft Guidance recommends that sponsors consider whether certain demographic groups may have a different response to a medical product regarding either effectiveness or safety. 360j(g)(9)(A)).

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Agency IQ

JUNE 9, 2023

BY RACHEL COE, MSC JUN 6, 2023 5:00 PM CDT What are nonclinical studies and when are they conducted in drug development? CBER-regulated products are no longer within scope of the guidance. Furthermore, nonhuman primates are not required nor indicated in the new guidance for any studies.

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Agency IQ

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

In 1972, when regulatory authority for biologic products was transferred from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to the FDA, the agency extended the two-study framework to biologic regulation as well. We also expect that some of these confirmatory evidence types will be used far more sparingly than others.

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Agency IQ

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Overdue EMA reflection paper on drug dosing in obesity introduces more questions than answers Although the prevalence of overweight and obesity in Europe exceeds 50%, the EMA does not currently offer guidance to sponsors on investigating the effects of obesity during drug development.

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Agency IQ

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

The EMA started providing guidance on the clinical development of anticancer therapeutics in 1996. The document has been updated over time to implement advances in understanding cancer and drug development. In 2005, the guidance was updated to include non-cytotoxic drugs were gaining in importance.

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Agency IQ

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

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Agency IQ

JUNE 28, 2024

estimated prevalence of the condition of interest, any relevant pharmacokinetic or pharmacogenomic data, demographic factors) and how they intend to meet those goals, as well as operational and process factors such as how they should be submitted and how the “action plan” may be updated over time. ANNA ESHOO (D-Calif.)

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Agency IQ

DECEMBER 1, 2023

The FDA also implemented new flexibilities for certain regulated products and processes, typically via enforcement discretion. As before, the guidance provides recommendations on drug development for COVID-19 across five domains: population, trial design, efficacy endpoints, safety considerations and statistical considerations.

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Agency IQ

AUGUST 16, 2024

Today, though, patients, clinicians, and regulators expect more. The final version newly clarifies that oncolytic viruses also fall outside the scope of the document and includes a new disclaimer that the guidance is not intended to address unique considerations of pediatric drug development.

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Chemical Biology and Drug Design

MAY 3, 2025

ABSTRACT The interaction between the inducible T-cell costimulatory molecule (ICOS) and its ligand (ICOS-L) is a critical pathway in T-cell activation and immune regulation. Our findings provide a foundation for future drug discovery efforts aiming to develop cyclic peptides that specifically target the ICOS/ICOS-L interaction.

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The Premier Consulting Blog

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Identifying a safe and effective dose for registrational trials is one of the most critical and complex aspects of early-stage drug development for rare diseases. Traditionally, early drug development focuses on ensuring the safety of clinical doses, with regulatory authorities prioritizing patient protection.

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