Events

THE PATH TO COMMERCIALIZATION: Past Events

 

Thursday
Sept. 3

Design Controls for the Medical Device
Start Up.

A must attend for small medical device companies, new inventors, PIs and engineers. Gain an imperative understanding of when to stop “R” and start “D” and what it entails.

PROGRAM

7.15-7.50 AM
Networking Continental Breakfast

8.00-10.45 AM

Essentials of Design Control

GLP - Applicability & Key Requirements

Premarket Regulatory Compliance:
Current FDA Perspective

The Importance of Quality & Compliance in an
Exit Strategy



SPEAKERS AND PANELISTS:

  • Teresa Thompson
    FDA District Director, Cincinnati
  • Georgia Layloff
    Independent consultant, ex FDA Investigator
  • Michael H. Southworth
    RAC / Principal, Southworth & Associates, LLC
  • Christian Haller
    Director of Technology
    MPR

Thursday
July 23

Regulation of Biologics: Biotechnology drugs, Stem cells and Engineered Tissues.

Be ahead of the game by being aware of the regulations guiding regenerative medicine products. Engage in a panel discussion with ex-FDA officers, leading clinicians and company executives.

PROGRAM

7.15-7.45 AM
Networking Continental Breakfast

7.45-10.30 AM

FDA Regulation of your Regenerative Medicine Product
- Data Elements & Rationale for First in Man studies
Darin Weber

Regulation on Recombinant Proteins:
Case Study of Thrombolytics

Ed Korwek

Standardization of Clinical Trials for Biologic Products
Stan Gerson

Quick Insights into Allogenic Cell Manufacturing
Bob Deans

Panel Discussion and Q&A


 

Cost:
$35 ($25 for early bird registrations)
Venue:
Map/Directions
Lerner Research Institute; Rm NA1-138;
Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Corner of 100th Street and Carnegie Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44195 USA


Lerner Research Institute is located opposite the Intercontinental Hotel on Carnegie Avenue. For convenience, we suggest you use the Parking Garage on 100th Street and take the skyway into Lerner.

 


SPEAKERS AND PANELISTS:

  • Darin J Weber
    Senior Consultant, Biologics Consultant Group
  • Ed Korwek
    Partner, Hogan & Hartson
  • Robert Perry
    Director, Athersys Inc.
  • Stanton L Gerson
    Director, National Center for Regenerative Medicine Director, Case Comprehensive Cancer Center




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Thursday
June 25

Regulation of Medical Devices

A forum to learn the basic guidelines that govern medical device regulation by the FDA. Learn from the experience of experts in the field and engage in a candid panel discussion.

PROGRAM

7.15-7.45 AM
Networking Continental Breakfast

7.45-10.30 AM
FDA Regulation of Medical Devices :
Mike Southworth

  • Overview of FDA & Medical Device Regulation
  • Key Definitions
  • Device Classifications & Regulatory Controls
  • Premarket Notification (510(k))
  • Premarket Approval (PMA)
  • Humanitarian Device Exemption (HDE)
  • Investigational Device Exemption (IDE)
  • In Vitro Diagnostic (IVD) Requirements
  • Postmarket Requirements
  • Comparison with Other Major Regulatory Authorities

The Right Regulatory Strategy is Half the Battle Won: Howard Holstein

Panel Discussion and Q &A



Cost:
$35 ($25 for early bird registrations)
Venue:
Map/Directions
Lerner Research Institute; Rm NA1-138;
Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Corner of 100th Street and Carnegie Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44195 USA


Lerner Research Institute is located opposite the Intercontinental Hotel on Carnegie Avenue. For convenience, we suggest you use the Parking Garage on 100th Street and take the skyway into Lerner.

 


SPEAKERS AND PANELISTS:

  • Michael H. Southworth
    RAC / Principal, Southworth & Associates, LLC
  • Howard Holstein
    Partner, Hogan & Hartson
  • Stephanie Harrington
    VP, Frantz Medical
  • Raymond Ursick
    Principal, REU Associates




CONTACT INFORMATION:


 

 
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