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Consultants of the Biologics Consulting Group, Inc. are often asked to serve as presenters at meetings worldwide. Their vast experiences in regulatory affairs and the ease with which they can communicate complex policy and regulation into understandable terms, makes BCG consultants qualified candidates for various speaking opportunities. Below are some BCG presentations that we would like to share. To request a copy of a presentation not linked below, please contact Kelly Reich.

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Date of Presentation
Sponsor
Conference and Presentation Title
Presenter(s)
January 28-29, 2008 International Pharamceutical Academy (IPA)

FDA Pre-Approval Inspections

"FDA approval processes and combination device and biologics inspections"

John R. Godshalk, MSE, MBA
January 21-23, 2008 Institute for International Research

5th Annual Formulation & Forced Degradation

"Implementation of a flexible yet cGMP complaint Stability Program for Phase I, II and III Studies"

Nanda Subbaro, Ph.D.
December 13 - 14, 2007 IBC China US FDA Biological Approval Process Lei Zhang, MD, Ph.D.
Past Presentations...
November 12-15, 2007 AAPS (American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists)

AAPS Annual Meeting

“Critical Stability Evaluation of Biopharmaceuticals During Clinical Development”

David T. Lin, Ph.D.
November 5-7, 2007 Informa Life Sciences

Medical Device Regulations: Essential Training in Present and Pending Medical Device Regulations

"Introduction to US FDA Regulations"

Stuart Portnoy, MD
October 23, 2007 Second Annual FDA Inspections Summit

Getting it Right the First Time, Every Time

"Combination and Device Inspections" Godshalk

"Essential Documents: Auditing Trial Master Files" Anderson

John R. Godshalk, MSE, MBA

Carl Anderson

October 2 - 3, 2007 IVT Lab Week

Capturing the Science of Stability Testing

"Out-of -Specification Investigations for Stability Samples"

Nanda Subbaro, Ph.D.
October 2 - 3, 2007  

2007 International Symposium on Regulation of Human Cell and Tissue-Based Products

"FDA Regulations and Practices for Human Cell and Tissue-Based Therapies/Products"
"Biosafety and Manufacturing Considerations for Clinically Cell-Based Therapies"

Darin Weber, Ph.D.
October 20 - 23, 2007 AABB
(American Association of Blood Banks)

Annual Meeting & TXPO 2007

“New Technologies in Cellular Product Testing”

Ellen M. Areman, MS, SBB
October 23, 2007 Second Annual FDA Inspections Summit

Getting it Right the First Time, Every Time

"Combination and Device Inspections"

John R. Godshalk, MSE, MBA
September 23- 26 , 2007 Regulatory Affairs Professional Society (RAPS)

Annual Conference & Exhibition

"Regulatory Considerations for Starting a Gene Therapy Trial in the US" (Miller)

"Facility Design Considerations for Biologics" (Godshalk)

"Addressing Immunogenicity of Biotechnology-Derived Therapeutic Products: Preclinical, Clinical and Analytical Considerations" (Subbarao)

"Quality Expectations for Product Development CMC Activities: R&D, GLP or GMP" (Weber)

Speakers
Andra Miller, Ph.D.
John R. Godshalk, MSE, MBA
Nanda Subbaro, Ph.D.
Darin Weber, Ph.D.

September 17 - 21, 2007 University of Wisconsin-Madison 10th Annual Land O'Lakes Conference on Drug Metabolism/Applied Pharmacokinetics Melanie Hartsough, Ph.D.
August 21 - 24, 2007 Cambridge Healthtech Institute

Target Immunotherapeutics and Vaccine Summit

"Selecting a Study Population"

Stephen Litwin, MD
June 27 - 28, 2007 Pharmaceutical Training Institute “Design and Implement Effective Stability Programmes for Biotechnology Products” Nadine Ritter, Ph.D.
June 19 - 20, 2007 IVT Method Validation Conference "Test Method Qualification or Test Method Validation: What is the Difference?" Nadine Ritter, Ph.D.
June 18 - 20, 2007 BIO VentureForum East 2007 Wilson W. Bryan, M.D.
June 18-21, 2007 Drug Information Association (DIA) 43rd Annual Meeting

“The Impact of FDA's Quality-by-design Initiative on Biologics Development”

David T. Lin, Ph.D.
June 12 - 13, 2007 IBC Life Sciences Training Academy "Best Practices for Biotechnology Product Comparability and Stability Studies -
Protocols, Test Methods and Quality Practices"
Nadine Ritter, Ph.D.
May 30 - Jun 3, 2007 ASGT (American Society of Gene Therapy) 10th Annual Meeting Maritza C. McIntyte, Ph.D.
May 7 - 9, 2007 Pharmaceutical Education Research Institute (PERI) Effective Planning and Management of Clinical Trials Wilson W. Bryan, M.D.
Mar. 23-27, 2007 AABB

Spring Cell Therapy Conference

Moderating session on Novel Cell Therapies

Ellen M. Areman, MS, SBB
John R. Godshalk, MSE, MBA
(speakers)
Mar. 19 - 22, 2007 Terapinn

World Vaccine Congress 2007

Agenda

Peter Patriarca, M.D.
(chairman)
Julia Barrett, M.D., MPH
David Pepperl, Ph.D.
Nadine Ritter, Ph.D.
Keith Wells, Ph.D.
(speakers)
Mar. 14 - 17, 2007 Mayo Clinic Oncolytic Virus Conference Maritza C. McIntyte, Ph.D.
Mar. 8 - 10, 2007 American Society for Experimental NeuroTherapeutics (ASENT) Annual Meeting Wilson W. Bryan, M.D.
Feb. 28 - Mar. 2 Cambridge Healthtech Institute

2nd Annual Commercial Implications of Stem Cell Research

Track 6 at Molecular Medicine Tri-Conference; Panel Expert on Regulatory Issues for Neural Regeneration

Darin Weber, Ph.D.
Feb. 12-13, 2007 International Pharmaceutical Academy (IPA)

Effective Management of Stability Programs

“Stability Design Considerations for Global Regulatory Filings”

David T. Lin, Ph.D.
Jan 9-10, 2007 Cambridge Healthtech Institute PepTalk: Optimizing Protein and Antibody Therapeutics David T. Lin, Ph.D.
Dec. 6-7, 2006 PTI (Pharmaceutical Training Institute Stability Testing for Biotechnology Products Nadine Ritter, Ph.D.
Nov. 6-8, 2006 Williamsburg BioProcessing Foundation

WilBion Viral Vectors and Vaccines Meeting

"WilBion Viral Vectors and Vaccines Meeting"

Maritza C. McIntyte, Ph.D.
Oct. 29 - Nov. 2, 2006 AAPS 2006 AAPS Annual Meeting

“The Impact of FDA Initiatives on the Development of Biological Products”

David T. Lin, Ph.D.
Oct. 21-22, 2006 AABB

Annual Meeting

"Regulation of Cell Therapy Products for Cardiac Disease"

Ellen M. Areman, MS, SBB
Oct. 19-20, 2006 SWE Enterprises

Stability Testing for the FDA Regulated Industry

“Cost Efficient Design of Stability Studies”

“In-Use Testing of Biotechnological and Biologic Products”

David T. Lin, Ph.D.
Oct. 16-17, 2006 DIA

First International DIA Workshop on “Developing Probiotics as Foods and Drugs – Scientific and Regulatory Challenges”

“Environmental Assessment and Impact” and “Product Development for Probiotics as Biologic Drugs”

Ann Sutton
Oct. 15-18, 2006 Regulatory Affairs Professional Society (RAPS) Annual Conference & Exhibition Speakers
Ellen M. Areman, MS, SBB
Bette A. Goldman, RN, MPH
Stephen Litwin, MD

Maritza C. McIntyte, Ph.D.
Sept. 2006 Institute for International Research

Cost and Contract Management for Clinical Trials.

"Finding your match: what service provider is right for you?"

Bruno Gagnon. B.Pharm, MSc
July 20-21, 2006 CaSSS

WCBP CMC Strategy Forum

"Changing Paradigms in Process Validation"

Nadine Ritter, Ph.D.
June 28-29, 2006 IBC Life Sciences

IBC Life Sciences Training Academy 2006

"Best Practices for Biotechnology Product Comparability and Stability Studies: Protocols, Test Methods, and Quality Products"

Nadine Ritter, Ph.D.
June 20-23, 2006 IVT

Stability Testing: Implementing Effective Processes for Stability Program Development

"Cost Efficient Design of Stability Studies"

"Stability Requirements for Global Regulatory Filings"

David Lin, Ph.D.
June 19-21, 2006 American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists' (AAPS)

2006 National Biotechnology Conference

"Regulatory Issues in Developing New Vaccines"

Peter Patriarca, M.D.
June 17-19, 2006 IBC Life Sciences

IBC International Analytical Summit: Implementing Process Analytical Technologies (PAT) for Bioprocessing

"Overcoming Challenges for the PAT Implementation Team"

Nadine Ritter, Ph.D.
June 11-12, 2006 IIR Chemistry, Manufacturing & Control (CMC)

“Clarifying and Understanding ICH Guidance to Help Meet International Requirements for Submissions”

David Lin, Ph.D.
June 8-9, 2006 CBI (Center for Business Intelligence)

Stability Programs: New Approaches to Test, Analyze and Document Data for Improved Program Design and Global Compliance

"In Use Testing of Biotechnological and Biological Products"

David Lin, Ph.D.
May 24-25, 2006 IBC Life Sciences

IBC Life Sciences Training Academy 2006

"Best Practices for Biotechnology Product Comparability and Stability Studies: Protocols, Test Methods, and Quality Products"

Nadine Ritter, Ph.D.
May 16-18, 2006 IVT (Institute for Validation Technology)

Annual Method Validation Conference

"What is Test Method Qualification"

Nadine Ritter, Ph.D.
May 10-11, 2006 PTI (Pharmaceutical Training Institute Stability Testing for Biotechnology Products Nadine Ritter, Ph.D.
May 4, 2006 University of Maryland, Baltimore County

Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering Course, ENCH 662 - Good Manufacturing Practices for Bioprocesses

"Assay Development and Validation"

Nadine Ritter, Ph.D.
May 1-4, 2006 IBC Life Sciences TIDES 2006:
Oligonucleotide and Peptide ® Technology and Product Development -Practical Considerations for Saving Time and Money while Ensuring Quality

"Stability Considerations and Testing for Oligo- and Peptide-Based Therapeutics"

David Lin, Ph.D.
Apr. 26-27, 2006 IBC Life Sciences

IBC Life Sciences Training Academy 2006

"Best Practices for Biotechnology Product Comparability and Stability Studies: Protocols, Test Methods, and Quality Products"

Nadine Ritter, Ph.D.
Apr. 3-5, 2006 PERI (Pharmaceutical Education and Research Institute )

Biologics Drug Development: An Integrated Overview of Manufacturing,
Nonclinical, Clinical, and Regulatory Requirements

"Key CMC Biopharmaceutical Product Development Studies"

"Key CMC Biopharmaceutical Process Development Studies"

"Overview of Clinical Trial Design"

 

 

Nadine Ritter, Ph.D.


Ruth Wolff, Ph.D.

Barbara G. Matthews, MD, MPH
Mar. 21, 2006 Carilion Biotech Association   John Jessop, MPH, Ph.D.
Mar. 8-9, 2006 PTI (Pharmaceutical Training Institute Stability Testing for Biotechnology Products Nadine Ritter, Ph.D.
Feb. 22, 2006 Molecular Medicine Tri-Conference

Commercial Implications of Stem Cell Research

Lost in Translation? - Addressing Regulatory Concerns While Bridging from Research to Clinical Applications of Stem Cells

Darin Weber, Ph.D.
Jan. 25, 2006 CaSSS

WCBP 2006: 10th Symposium on the Interface of Regulatory and Analytical Sciences For Biotechnology Health Products

Workshop: Co-Chair: A New Class of “Live” Therapy

Darin Weber, Ph.D.
Dec. 8, 2005 Harris Nesbitt

Harris Nesbitt Focus on Healthcare 2005

"Stem Cells Panel Presentation"

Darin Weber, Ph.D.
Nov. 14 - 15, 2005 IBC

Symposium on Well-Characterized Biologicals

"Considerations for Host Cell Protein Assays from Product Development through Product Approval"

Nadine Ritter, Ph.D.
Nov. 6-10, 2005 American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS)

2005 AAPS Annual Meeting and Exposition

"Stability Testing Requirements for Global Product Registrations"

David Lin, Ph.D.
Oct. 17 - 20, 2005 .

BioLOGIC USA 2005

"Clinical aspects of trial design for biodefense vaccines"

Julia Barrett, M.D., MPH
Oct. 16-19, 2005 Regulatory Affairs Professional Society (RAPS) Annual Conference & Exhibition Andra Miller, Ph.D.
Oct. 10-11, 2005 GTCbio

Therapeutic Strategies Against Neurodegenerative Conditions

"The Regulatory Product Development Process”

David Lin, Ph.D
Sept. 29 - 30, 2005 Barnett conference

Immunogenicity Testing for Therapeutics

"Issues and challenges with Preclinical Immunogenicity testing"

David Pepperl, Ph.D.
Sept. 26 - 27, 2005 Organized by Pharmaceutical Education Associates

The Second Annual Toxicology Study Directors and Monitors Conference

"Regulatory Compliance of Analytical Methods during Preclinical Development and GLP Studies"

Rajesh Gupta, Ph.D.
Sept. 25-27, 2005 Vectech Pharmaceutical Consultants, Inc. 4th RMUG™ Conference Robert G. Darius
Sept. 18-23, 2005 Liquent

Horizons Users Conference

"FDA Electronic Submissions Gateway"

Daniel Offringa
July 27 - 29, 2005 IIR 2nd Annual Symposium on Stability Indicating Assays and Forced Degradation Studies for Proteins Nadine Ritter, Ph.D.
July 25 - 27, 2005 CaSSS 8th CMC Strategy Forum - Design and Successful Implementation of a Stability Program for Biotechnology-Derived Products Nadine Ritter, Ph.D.
July 13-15, 2005 . NIAID Product Development Workshop Keith Wells, Ph.D.
June 28, 2005 DIA

DIA Annual Meeting

"Essential Tools and Strategies for Overcoming Developmental Challenges for Cell-based Products "

Darin Weber, Ph.D.
June 1, 2005 AABB

AABB Audioconference Series

Presentation Topic: Facility Requirements for a Cell Therapy Laboratory

Darin Weber, Ph.D.
May 18, 2005 Wound Healing Society

Wound Healing Society - 15th Annual Meeting and Exhibition

"Understanding the FDA's Regulatory Pathway for Regenerative Wound Healing Products"

Darin Weber, Ph.D.
May 6, 2005 ISCT

11th Annual ISCT Meeting

Presentation Topic: Ancillary Materials Used in Cell-Based Therapies

Darin Weber, Ph.D.
April 25-27, 2005 IBC

IBC's 2nd Annual Early Development of Biotherapeutics Symposium

"Early In-Process Analytical Methodologies - How Early Should Analytical Get Involved?"

"Impact of “Annex 13” on Manufacturing Materials for Clinical Trials"



Nadine Ritter, Ph.D.

Karin Sewerin, Ph.D.

April 18 - 20, 2005 PERI

Project Management in the Research- Based Pharmaceutical Industry

"World-Wide Regulations: An Overview"

Jim Ackland
April 12 - 13, 2005 IBC

IBC European Conference

"Process Validation Protocol"

Karin Sewerin, Ph.D.
April 11, 2005 GTCbio

Stem Cells Research & Therapeutics, The Dana on Mission Bay

"Practical Insights on Understanding the FDA's Expectations for Stem
Cell-based Therapies"

Darin Weber, Ph.D.
March 7-8, 2005 ..

International Pharmaceutical Academy (IPA) Course/Workshop

“Designing a Comprehensive OOS Investigation Strategy”

Tom Gerteisen, Ph.D.
March 2-4, 2005 International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP)

Harmonizing Clinical Trial GMP and Quality Requirements across the EU and Beyond

“The US Investigational New Drug (IND) System”

David Lin, Ph.D.
February 11, 2005 University of Washington Engineered Biomaterials (UWEB), the UW Department of Bioengineering, and the UW Tech Transfer

The 2005 UWEB Industry Symposium

"Keys to Understanding the Regulatory Approval Pathway for Engineered Tissues"

Darin Weber, Ph.D.
February 9-10, 2005 DSM Biologics The Crossroad of Biotechnology 2005, Biomanufacturing: Innovative BioProcessing Technologies and Strategies Nadine Ritter, Ph.D.
January 24-26, 2005 Phacilitate

Cell and Gene Therapy Forum 2005

"Processing autologous cell products- discussing the regulatory
and commercial impact of patient-specific therapies"

Andra Miller, Ph.D.
October 10-13, 2004 Regulatory Affairs Professional Society (RAPS)

RAPS 2004 Annual Conference & Exhibition

"FDA Enforcement Basics: 483 to Consent Decree"

Steve Masiello & Julia Lukas (session leader)
October 1-3, 2004 ISCT (International Society for Cellular Therapy) 4th Annual Somatic Cell Therapy Symposium Darin Weber, Ph.D.
September 8-10, 2004 Barnett International

Biopharmaceutical Comparability and Follow-On Biologicals Summit

"Comparability Requirements During the Product Development Path"

Elizabeth Leininger, Ph.D.
July 28-30, 2004 Institute for International Research (IIR) Identification and Validation of Stability - Indicating and Forced Degradation Assays for Proteins Nadine Ritter, Ph.D.

June 6-9, 2004

(11:00-12:15)

Julia Lukas

June 6-9, 2004

(9:30-10:45)

BIO 2004

"Emerging Technologies in the Downstream Manufacture of Bio-Materials"
Jim McIver, Ph.D.
June 6, 2004 American Diabetes Association 64th Scientific Sessions

"FDA Licensing for Pancreatic
Islet Transplantation in Type I Diabetes"
Darin J. Weber, Ph.D.
June 5, 2004 Italian Trade Commission Antibody Therapeutics: from discovery to application

"Regulatory Considerations for the Development of Antibody Therapeutics"
Elizabeth Leininger, Ph.D.
June 2, 2004 International Society for Cell Therapy (ISCT) AABB-ISCT Audioconference Series

" Good Tissue Practice"
Andra Miller, Ph.D.
May 24-26, 2004 Regulatory Affairs Professional Society (RAPS)
West Coast Symposium and Tabletop Exhibit

"Progress on Comparability Protocols"
Elizabeth Leininger, Ph.D.
May 24-26, 2004
West Coast Symposium and Tabletop Exhibit

"Biologics/Device Combination Products"
May 16-19, 2004 2004 AAPS National Biotechnology Conference Pre-Approval Inspection, Are You Ready? Julia Lukas
March 11-12, 2004
January 16, 2004 Williamsburg BioProcessing Foundation in Coronado, CA "Characterization and Comparability of Complex Biological Products" Darin J. Weber, Ph.D.
November 2003 Well Characterized Biologicals "Changes and Comparability: What is Needed for Regulatory Approval" Elizabeth Leininger, Ph.D.
October 2003 Process Validation for Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing "Process Validation Regulatory Requirements for Biologics" Elizabeth Leininger, Ph.D.
October 2003 RAPS 2003 "CMC Development for New Products" Ann Sutton
October 2002 IBC's 5th International Well Characterized Biologicals "Comparability for Biotech, A European Perspective" Karin Sewerin, Ph.D.
August 2002

BioTaiwan 2002
Taipei, Taiwan

"FDA Regulation of Cell and Tissue Products" James Kenimer, Ph.D.
June 2002 British Institute of Regulatory Affairs meeting "Current Issues at CBER" James Kenimer, Ph.D.
April 2002 Regulatory Affairs Professional Society, RA/QA 101 course "Drugs and Biologics Submissions" James Kenimer, Ph.D.
.. .. "Post Approval of Biologics License Application" Ann Sutton
.. .. "The Process Determines the Product" Ann Sutton
.. .. "Documentation" Ann Sutton
.. .. "Vaccine Manufacture - Downstream" Ann Sutton
.. .. "Vaccine Manufacture - Upstream" Ann Sutton
.. .. "Nonconformance" Ann Sutton
.. .. "Process Control for Biologics - Defining Terms" Ann Sutton
.. .. "Process Control for Biologics - Product Characterization, Specifications, and Process Control" Ann Sutton
.. .. "Process Control for Biologics - Biologics License Application and Post-Approval Activities" Ann Sutton
.. .. "Quality and Compliance" Ann Sutton
June 2001 Food and Drug Law Institute meeting "The Investigational New Drug (IND) Process" James Kenimer, Ph.D.
June 2001 Food & Drug Law Institute meeting "The Biologics License Application (BLA)" James Kenimer, Ph.D.

Page Updated: November 29, 2007




 

 

 

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