Archive for January, 2025

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FDA Publishes Its First Draft Guidance On Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Development of Drugs and Biological Products

On January 7, 2025, the FDA issued a draft guidance called Considerations for the Use of Artificial Intelligence to Support Regulatory Decision-Making for Drug and Biological Products. The document clarifies how sponsors, manufacturers, and other industry developers should approach artificial intelligence (AI) to support safe, effective development and marketing of AI-based…

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How the Trump Administration Could Reshape Regulation in the Life Sciences Sector

Based on recent policy signals and statements from incoming administration officials, a picture of potential regulatory and policy changes that could affect biotech, pharmaceutical, and medical device companies in coming months and years is emerging. Anticipated changes span multiple regulatory fronts: a revamped approach to antitrust review at the Federal…

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Goodwin Invites You to Join Us For Our Rare Disease Symposium 2025

Goodwin’s Life Sciences team is excited to host its Annual Rare Disease Symposium in Boston on February 5, 2025. Participants are invited to join for an afternoon of engaging fireside chats, inspirational presentations, and networking with peers in the rare disease community.   Please see the agenda below and register to…

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How to (Finally) Get Your SIUU Out: FDA Issues Final Guidance on Communicating Off-Label Scientific Information

On January 7, 2025, FDA announced the availability of a final guidance document titled “Communications From Firms to Health Care Providers Regarding Scientific Information on Unapproved Uses of Approved/Cleared Medical Products.” The final guidance supersedes the agency’s revised draft guidance of the same title issued in October 2023 (see our…

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A Look Ahead in Life Sciences: What We Are Tracking in the First Quarter of 2025 and Beyond

To help companies and investors navigate the many evolving and emerging laws and regulations across pharmaceuticals, biologics, medical devices, diagnostics, and laboratory testing, our Life Sciences Regulatory & Compliance team has provided an overview of key developments. We update and publish a quarterly tracker detailing these developments. You can read…

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