10/09/2018
Does familiarity with the paper informed consent process mean that it is the best way? Think that there are no benefits to switching to eConsent? Read about some common myths and follow links to helpful resources.
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On July 7, 2025, the European Union (EU) Commission and Pharmaceutical Inspection Co-operation Scheme (PIC/S) published an updated draft of Annex 11: Computerised Systems, a supplementary guideline that is part of the Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP). Although it is GMP focused, the guiding principles of the annex can also be applied to other GxP standards.
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In July, 2025, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning letter to an investigator conducting a clinical trial for pediatric participants. The warning letter was the result of a routine inspection part of the FDA’s Bioresearch Monitoring Program (BIMO) as well as the investigator’s written response to the Form FDA 483.
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On August 27, 2025, the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) released a Draft International Standard (DIS) for the ISO 9001:2026 Quality Management Systems (QMS) to ISO member bodies for a twelve-week review and ballot period. The goal of ISO 9001 is to help organizations create and maintain consistency of their products or services and seeks to improve and refine their internal processes and procedures to increase efficiency.
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On March 25, 2025 the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning letter to the sponsor-investigator of a study due to objectionable conditions observed during a Bioresearch Monitoring (BIMO) Program inspection. The sponsor-investigator’s written response to the FDA Form 483 were deemed inadequate therefore the FDA issued a warning letter stating that the sponsor-investigator was noncompliant with multiple regulations within 21 CFR part 312.
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On April 30th, 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning letter and Form FDA 483 to the sponsor of a clinical investigation as the result of a Bioresearch Monitoring Program (BIMO) inspection. 40 participants were enrolled in the study and took the investigational product that the sponsor claims was to help individuals with sleeping disorders without submitting an Investigational New Drug (IND) application.
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Human Research Protections (OHRP) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have been harmonizing their regulations and guidances to reduce regulatory burden and enhance human subject protections.
Topic: Certified Copies and ALCOA-C: Essentials Post ICH GCP E6 R2 Addendum
Date: October 9, 2018
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. EDT
Duration: 90 minutes
Sponsored by: Life Science Training Institute
Webinar: Live interactive session and recorded (available for 30 days)
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SAM Sather, MS, BSN, CCRC, CCRA, Vice President of Clinical Pathways, LLC, will be speaking at the Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP)’s September 17, 2018 event. This in-person event will cover tips for managing trials for sites and sponsors post ICH E6 (R2) addendum, and 1.0 ACRP continuing education credits are available.
Topic: Managing Issues that Matter for Sites and Sponsors/CROs Post-GCP E6 (R2)
When: Monday, September 17, 2018 - 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. EDT
Where: Mez Contemporary Mexican (map)
5410 Page Rd.
Durham, NC 27703
Hors d’oeuvres and non-alcoholic beverages provided. Cash bar available.
Register: Registration is through ACRP here
Topic: ICH E6 (R2): Impact and Action Planning for Site and Sponsor Teams
When: Thursday, September 26, 2018 - 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. EDT
Where: Cisco WebEx link provided after registration
Register: EventBrite (link)