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Clinical utility benefit-risk analysis, unravelling insights through case studies and real-world experiences

  • Understanding the significance of clinical utility benefit-risk analysis in medical decision-making.
  • Identifying strategies to strike a balance between benefits and potential risks for early stage trials
  • Presenting examples of actual benefit-risk assessments in clinical settings
  • Addressing common challenges encountered during benefit-risk analysis
  • Demonstrating how benefit-risk analysis contributes to improved patient safety and treatment effectiveness 

Unleashing the potential of software and AI as medical devices, key learnings, innovations, and overcoming obstacles

  • Exploring the growing interest in using software and AI in medical applications
  • Discussing the challenges and considerations in testing and regulating AI-powered devices
  • Understanding the potential impact on medical imaging and other healthcare fields
  • Identifying unique challenges and opportunities in this evolving field
  • Discussing the impact of AI on treatment planning and decision-making
  • Addressing common obstacles faced during software and AI implementation and approval
  • Understanding the regulatory landscape for AI-driven medical devices
  • Anticipating upcoming innovations and trends in the AI space

Exploring the future of medical device and drug combination products: insights from EMA and key considerations for MR and MDR compliance

  • Understanding the increasing trend of combining medical devices and drugs
  • Gaining insights from the European Medicines Agency (EMA) on the future of medical device and drug combinations
  • Explaining the distinction between Medical Devices Regulation (MDR) and Medical Devices Directive (MR) for combination products
  • Identifying compliance requirements and implications based on the device’s primary mode of action
  • Presenting various regulatory pathways available for combination products
  • Understanding how partnerships can drive innovation and development in this domain

Exploring ways to leverage CRO expertise and innovation in medical device development 

Adapting clinical trials post-covid: lessons learned, decentralised trials, and preparing for the future

  • Understanding the importance of adapting trial systems for future preparedness
  • Understanding the impact of technology in enabling remote and decentralised trial operations
  • Discussing how DCT can improve trial efficiency and patient participation
  • Discussing potential advancements in decentralised and remote trial approaches

Advancing pre-clinical talks, exploring design development, risk management, and usability in medical device development

  • Discussing how certain aspects contribute to the success of medical device development
  • Highlighting the importance of incorporating risk management strategies in device development
  • Emphasising the value of usability considerations to enhance product performance and user experience
  • Presenting case studies showcasing successful product journeys and development processes.
  • Identifying when and what changes may require conducting new trials

Navigating notified bodies: looking at best practices, soft skills, and understanding the NB perspective in medical device registration

  • Exploring strategies to foster productive collaborations and maximise efficiency
  • Strategies for effective communication with regulatory authorities
  • Exploring diverse aspects beyond clinical affairs in understanding MDR compliance
  • Highlighting successful examples of company-NB collaborations in the registration process

WORKSHOP: Soft skills, leadership strategies and project management excellence

  • Optimising processes, communication, and sponsor-CRO relationships in medical device development
  • Exploring the diverse skills and techniques required to manage multiple projects
  • Highlighting the significance of proactive project management in MDR implementation
  • Encouraging the improvement of communication practices in medical device development
  • Exploring methods to enhance collaboration, information sharing, and decision-making
  • Implementing strategies to optimise processes and achieve better project outcomes

Unravelling regulatory loopholes in clinical trials: understanding CE-based trials, purpose-based trials, and early feasibility studies

  • Defining regulatory loopholes and their significance in clinical trial operations
  • Navigating regulatory pathways for trials requiring CE compliance
  • Examining trials exempt from CE requirements and the associated implications
  • Exploring the intersection of academic funding and adherence to regulations
  • Highlighting regulatory provisions that can be advantageous for trial sponsors

Streamlining CRO selection, effective strategies and criteria for making informed choices

  • Exploring the impact of CRO selection on trial success and overall project outcomes
  • Identifying essential criteria for evaluating and comparing different CROs
  • Emphasising the importance of effective communication and collaboration with CRO partners
  • Utilising industry insights and feedback to validate CRO performance
  • Developing strategies to mitigate potential risks associated with CRO selection

Fostering positive CRO relationships: tips and best practice

  • Understanding the sponsor’s role in driving successful collaborations with CROs
  • Identifying practices that foster productive and cooperative sponsor-CRO relationships
  • Mitigating sponsor-CRO Challenges
  • Addressing common challenges that sponsors pose to CROs during clinical trials
  • Strategies to balance expectations and optimise sponsor-CRO interaction

PROBLEM-SOLVING ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSIONS

During the roundtable discussion session, the conference hall will be divided into four ‘zones’. Delegates can choose which zone they would like to join. Each zone will be led by a table moderator and will focus on a different challenge within clinical operations.

ROUNDTABLE 1: MDR certification for drug-device combination products
Yvonne Hoogeveen, Director, Clinical Affairs, Wellinq

ROUNDTABLE 2: Regulatory pathways for medical device studies: getting your study approved under the MDR
Liam Spencer, Senior Regulatory Project Manager, Lumis International

ROUNDTABLE 3: Key challenges in post-market clinical studies
Aude Yulzari, Senior Clinical Affairs Manager, Precisis

EXHIBITION APPLE PRIZE DRAW

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