DIA 2025 Global Annual Meeting

Component Type: Tutorial
CE: ACPE 2.75 Knowledge UAN: 0286-0000-25-501-L04-P; CME 2.75; IACET 2.75; RN 2.75

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This Short Course will be offered virtually – Join from anywhere! This short course will provide an overview of the current use of real-world data (RWD) and real-world evidence (RWE) for evidence generation in major markets, with a primary focus on regulatory use and how it can inform clinical development planning. Following the major points from recently released guidance documents from around the world, the course will explain how the fitness of evidence from RWD are assessed for any use case, key elements of design and analysis, and the current status for when real-world studies will be sufficient to meet regulatory evidence requirements. Specifically, the course will discuss (a) the evolving regulatory landscape; (b) the evolution of RWD, how to utilize it, and when RWD is fit-for-purpose; (c) the evolution from safety evaluation to label extensions; and (d) how to ensure design transparency and data feasibility when proposing external comparator arms. The course will feature interactive elements such as polling questions, and participants are encouraged to present their own scenarios for open discussion.

Receive $50 off your Global Annual Meeting total purchase by registering for two or more Short Courses. Purchases must be made at the same time to receive the discount. Discounts will be reflected on the last page of the cart.

Registered attendees for this virtual Short Course will receive access to the course recording for 2 full months post-course! This allows you to remain flexible with your schedule and not worry if you need to step out momentarily. Have a conflict with the dates of the course, but are interested in the content? Register anyway and you will receive access to the recording!

Who should attend?

Professionals involved in or interested in learning about real-world evidence, real-world data, epidemiology, clinical research, regulatory and technology development.

Learning Objectives

• Discuss how regulators are using RWE for regulatory decision support and how RWD and RWE are being used to inform clinical development planning
• Describe the concept of RWD being “fit-for-purpose” including the importance of relevant data and methodologic rigor
• Identify how RWE can be assembled and integrated to generate a compelling message

Component Type: Tutorial
CE: ACPE 2.75 Application UAN: 0286-0000-25-502-L04-P; CME 2.75; IACET 2.75; RN 2.75

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This Short Course will be offered virtually – Join from anywhere!In this short course, participants will gain hands-on experience in applying Risk-Based Quality Management (RBQM) principles, grounded in the Quality by Design (QbD) framework, to real-world clinical trial scenarios. Working in small groups, participants will analyze a three-page real-life study synopsis, using guidance from ICH E6(R2/R3), to identify critical data, critical processes, and potential risks. Following an instructor-led introduction to key concepts like risk scoring and mitigation strategies, participants will identify and prioritize risks, create actionable risk statements, develop mitigation plans, define Key Risk Indicators (KRIs), and establish Quality Tolerance Limits (QTLs).With feedback from expert instructors, participants will refine their critical thinking and learn how to distinguish key data and processes in clinical trials. This approach emphasizes practical relevance, equipping attendees with tools to apply RBQM and QbD principles to their own protocols immediately. Through collaborative group work and actionable insights, attendees will leave with a clear understanding of how to embed ICH E6(R3)-aligned QbD strategies into their risk management practices.

Receive $50 off your Global Annual Meeting total purchase by registering for two or more Short Courses. Purchases must be made at the same time to receive the discount. Discounts will be reflected on the last page of the cart.
Receive $50 off your Global Annual Meeting total purchase by registering for two or more Short Courses. Purchases must be made at the same time to receive the discount. Discounts will be reflected on the last page of the cart.

Who should attend?

Professionals involved in or interested in clinical research, particularly risk managers, project managers, study managers, clinical data managers, statisticians, lead monitors, auditors, and those involved in risk-based quality management and risk-based monitoring activities.

Learning Objectives

• Identify critical data and critical processes, determine the risks and define a risk statement
• Evaluate the risks regarding likelihood, impact and detectability, and define suitable mitigation actions, KRIs and QTLs
• Evaluate compliance with ICH E6 R2/R3 and increase the potential for study success

Component Type: Tutorial
CE: ACPE 2.75 Application UAN: 0286-0000-25-503-L04-P; CME 2.75; IACET 2.75; PDU 2.75 PMI 2166LKA26P; RN 2.75

Pre-registration required and is an additional fee. *Please note: Short Courses are stand-alone events. Registration for the main conference, forum, etc. are not mandatory. Already registered? Log in to DIA's My Account My Events. This Short Course will be offered virtually – Join from anywhere!This short course provides a focused, in-depth exploration of how established project management frameworks, tools, and best practices can be applied specifically to the drug development process. Participants will begin by examining a range of methodologies—such as Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid approaches—to understand which strategies work best for managing the multifaceted challenges of clinical trials. Through guided instruction, attendees will learn how to adapt these methodologies to meet stringent regulatory requirements, handle complex demands, and maintain stringent quality standards. In addition to foundational methodologies, this course delves into practical tools and templates that streamline project planning, risk management, and communication. These tools help teams navigate the intricate timelines associated with bringing a drug to market, enabling participants to anticipate and mitigate risks before they become obstacles. By learning to identify common bottlenecks and implement effective contingency plans, attendees can keep projects on schedule and budget, ensuring that new therapies reach patients faster. A central component of the course focuses on enhancing cross-functional collaboration. Participants will learn strategies to improve communication among scientific, clinical, regulatory, and operational teams, ensuring that everyone shares a common understanding of project goals and responsibilities. This improved alignment not only accelerates decision-making but also fosters a more cohesive and productive working environment. To reinforce these concepts, the course provides real-world examples and case studies to give participants hands-on experience in applying project management principles, evaluating risk, adjusting timelines, and coordinating team efforts in real-world scenarios. In addition, advanced tools and techniques are introduced, equipping learners with cutting-edge resources that support informed decision-making and efficiency throughout the drug development lifecycle. By the end of this program, participants will have gained a practical, customizable toolkit they can immediately apply in their daily work. Participants will emerge with greater confidence in managing complex drug development and clinical research projects, ultimately improving trial outcomes and accelerating the delivery of innovative therapies to the patients who need them. Receive $50 off your Global Annual Meeting total purchase by registering for two or more Short Courses. Purchases must be made at the same time to receive the discount. Discounts will be reflected on the last page of the cart. Registered attendees for this virtual Short Course will receive access to the course recording for 2 full months post-course! This allows you to remain flexible with your schedule and not worry if you need to step out momentarily. Have a conflict with the dates of the course, but are interested in the content? Register anyway and you will receive access to the recording!

Who should attend?

Professionals working in or interested in drug development who seek to improve their project management knowledge and skillset. Roles that would benefit from this course include project managers, clinical research associates, data managers, regulatory specialists, and clinical operations staff, amongst others, who aim to streamline processes and deliver projects on time and on budget to accelerate the development of new therapies.

Learning Objectives

• Identify key project management methodologies and tools to improve efficiency in drug development
• Discuss drug development timelines by learning strategies to manage risks, streamline timelines, and overcome bottlenecks
• Apply Cross-Functional Collaboration to ensure smoother project execution and faster delivery of therapies

Component Type: Tutorial
CE: ACPE 2.75 Application UAN: 0286-0000-25-504-L04-P; CME 2.75; IACET 2.75; RN 2.75

Pre-registration required and is an additional fee. *Please note: Short Courses are stand-alone events. Registration for the main conference, forum, etc. are not mandatory. Already registered? Log in to DIA's My Account My Events. This Short Course will be offered virtually – Join from anywhere! Cell and Gene Therapies (CGTs) are a rapidly expanding area in the pharmaceutical sector, offering the potential to address serious unmet medical needs in many indications. Yet some of the conceptual frameworks in this field differ dramatically from those of traditional pharmaceutical medicines, specifically with regard to CMC, Non-clinical and Clinical requirements and Health Authority expectations. This short course will help those who have pharmaceutical sector experience but are newcomers to the CGT field ‘get into the right frame of mind’ to think about CGT development. Participants will be introduced to requirements for each of the major disciplines for regulatory submissions: CMC, Non-clinical and Clinical. The course will also explain the rationale behind the CMC approach to CGT manufacture and basic CMC regulatory expectations for CGT products, including process and product characterization, comparability and process validation. Biological mechanisms for CGTs will also be discussed, with a focus on how mechanistic understanding can inform the design of in vitro and animal studies to provide non-clinical evidence of safety and efficacy. Key principles for clinical development of CGTs will be presented, with an emphasis on clinical study design elements that are critical for Health Authority evaluation of benefit-risk. Case studies of recent FDA approvals will be showcased to highlight key clinical considerations and changes in the regulatory environment for CGTs. The course features ex-Health Authority Regulators presenters who have a combined 20 years of experience at the FDA and EMA. Receive $50 off your Global Annual Meeting total purchase by registering for two or more Short Courses. Purchases must be made at the same time to receive the discount. Discounts will be reflected on the last page of the cart. Registered attendees for this virtual Short Course will receive access to the course recording for 2 full months post-course! This allows you to remain flexible with your schedule and not worry if you need to step out momentarily. Have a conflict with the dates of the course, but are interested in the content? Register anyway and you will receive access to the recording!

Who should attend?

Professionals involved in or interested in gaining an understanding of the basics of cell and gene therapy development, including regulatory personnel, clinical operations personnel, researchers and investigators, medical writers, and commercial specialists.

Learning Objectives

• Demonstrate why cell and gene therapies (CGT) require a different and very specialized regulatory approach compared to small molecules and biologics
• Develop knowledge of CGT-specific considerations and requirements for CMC, Non-Clinical, and Clinical development
• Analyze important regulatory considerations for CGT development programs

Component Type: Tutorial
CE: ACPE 2.75 Knowledge UAN: 0286-0000-25-505-L04-P; CME 2.75; IACET 2.75; RN 2.75

Pre-registration required and is an additional fee. *Please note: Short Courses are stand-alone events. Registration for the main conference, forum, etc. are not mandatory. Already registered? Log in to DIA's My Account My Events. This Short Course will be offered virtually – Join from anywhere! This short course will provide an overview of major regulations and regulatory frameworks of major world health authorities around the use of Artificial intelligence (AI)/GenAI in the life sciences industry. It will cover the ethical, legal, and practical aspects of AI implementation, focusing on compliance with current and emerging regulations. It will introduce concepts of the AI Risk Management Framework (RMF) by National Institute of Standards and Technology and explore how they can be extended to AI governance within the life sciences industry. It will provide some ideas on how to implement AI governance processes for the implementation of projects and ongoing maintenance. Receive $50 off your Global Annual Meeting total purchase by registering for two or more Short Courses. Purchases must be made at the same time to receive the discount. Discounts will be reflected on the last page of the cart. Registered attendees for this virtual Short Course will receive access to the course recording for 2 full months post-course! This allows you to remain flexible with your schedule and not worry if you need to step out momentarily. Have a conflict with the dates of the course, but are interested in the content? Register anyway and you will receive access to the recording!

Who should attend?

Professionals involved in the drug development and commercialization space (business as well as IT) who are interested in understanding the fast-growing discipline of AI regulations and governance frameworks, especially when AI/GenAI tools are being increasingly evaluated, prototyped and implemented in the life sciences industry.

Learning Objectives

• Discuss key regulations and regulatory frameworks around the use of AI in the life sciences industry
• Describe the business impact and compliance requirements for AI applications in drug development and commercialization
• Identify strategies to establish AI governance and compliance processes in the implementation of capabilities and ongoing maintenance

Component Type: Tutorial
CE: ACPE 2.75 Application UAN: 0286-0000-25-506-L04-P; CME 2.75; IACET 2.75; RN 2.75

Pre-registration required and is an additional fee. *Please note: Short Courses are stand-alone events. Registration for the main conference, forum, etc. are not mandatory. Already registered? Log in to DIA's My Account My Events. This Short Course will be offered virtually – Join from anywhere! Statistical methods are a powerful tool used in clinical trials to assess whether the data support evidence of a treatment effect. It is therefore key that the results of any statistical analysis are interpreted correctly. However, understanding and interpreting statistical results can be challenging for non-statisticians. In this short course, participants will be introduced to common statistical methods applied to specific outcomes and their results. Some examples of potential statistical concepts to be covered include commonly seen hypothesis test, survival analyses, regression modelling, mixed models for repeated measures (MMRM), and adjusting for multiplicity. Important concepts such as p-values will be explained fully. Idealized examples as well as examples from publicly posted FDA reviews and results on clinicaltrials.gov will be used. Group discussions using example outputs (including examples from FDA reviews) will give participants the opportunity to apply their learning by critically evaluating statistical analysis approaches and interpreting statistical results, thus giving participants the tools necessary to effectively communicate with their colleagues involved in drug development. Receive $50 off your Global Annual Meeting total purchase by registering for two or more Short Courses. Purchases must be made at the same time to receive the discount. Discounts will be reflected on the last page of the cart. Registered attendees for this virtual Short Course will receive access to the course recording for 2 full months post-course! This allows you to remain flexible with your schedule and not worry if you need to step out momentarily. Have a conflict with the dates of the course, but are interested in the content? Register anyway and you will receive access to the recording!

Who should attend?

Professionals involved in or interested in clinical trials who want to understand how to interpret the results of common statistical analyses and have more effective communications with their statistical team members.

Learning Objectives

• Determine why certain statistical analyses are applied to specific outcomes
• Evaluate statistical summaries and extract the important information
• Interpret the statistical results using easily understandable language

Component Type: Tutorial
CE: ACPE 2.75 Application UAN: 0286-0000-25-507-L04-P; CME 2.75; IACET 2.75; RN 2.75

Pre-registration required and is an additional fee. *Please note: Short Courses are stand-alone events. Registration for the main conference, forum, etc. are not mandatory. Already registered? Log in to DIA's My Account My Events. This Short Course will be offered virtually – Join from anywhere! Combination products are emerging as innovative medical products due to their contribution to advancing medical care and are thus expected to have major impact in the coming years. Future technologies are most appealing to patients with ongoing medical conditions that require consistent treatment with daily injections or weekly procedures and unmet medical needs. Overall, the successful development of combination products will require great collaboration within the industry to overcome regulatory, clinical, and technical challenges. Implementation of a strategy includes the compilation of the plans and/or documents pertaining to strategic partnerships, intellectual property (IP) initiatives, product development approaches, quality management systems (QMS) optimizations, and regulatory submission plans into the integrated regulatory strategy for the complete “asset” as the traditional “ways of working” and/or processes will be challenged when developing an innovative combination product. This short course will explore key challenges and opportunities, offering practical exercises and a structured framework for success. It will focus on mitigating regulatory risk(s) in submissions timeliness and addressing issues such as excessive queries from health authorities, additional testing needs, and delays that impact time to market. Receive $50 off your Global Annual Meeting total purchase by registering for two or more Short Courses. Purchases must be made at the same time to receive the discount. Discounts will be reflected on the last page of the cart. Registered attendees for this virtual Short Course will receive access to the course recording for 2 full months post-course! This allows you to remain flexible with your schedule and not worry if you need to step out momentarily. Have a conflict with the dates of the course, but are interested in the content? Register anyway and you will receive access to the recording!

Who should attend?

Entry/Intermediate professionals in quality, product development, and risk management who are suppliers/CDMOs or patent attorneys.

Learning Objectives

• Analyze the latest regulatory expectations and challenges for complex devices and combination products
• Explain potential future innovation platforms
• Identify opportunities to integrate regulatory strategies across functional areas including risk management activities and content between Sponsors, Suppliers and CDMOs

Component Type: Tutorial
CE: ACPE 6.50 Application UAN: 0286-0000-25-509-L04-P; CME 6.50; RN 6.50

Pre-registration required and is an additional fee. *Please note: Short Courses are stand-alone events. Registration for the main conference, forum, etc. are not mandatory. Already registered? Log in to DIA's My Account My Events. Patient experience data, through patient-reported outcomes (PROs) and other clinical outcome assessments (COAs) are an increasingly important component of regulatory drug submissions and health technology assessments (HTAs). Instructors will take participants on an in-depth evaluation of the key topics important in successful ePRO implementation, including:

• Selecting, adapting and developing patient-reported outcome measures to meet protocol objectives
• The case for ePRO – when to select an electronic approach, and when paper might suffice
• ePRO implementation best practices to ensure good measurement science
• Migration validity considerations and evidentiary requirements
• Language, translation and licensing considerations
• Implementation steps including vendor selection and user acceptance testing (UAT) best practices
• Modality choices – web vs app, and bring-your-own-device (BYOD) considerations
• Hot topics such as data change processes, mixing modes, special populations, etc.
• Q&A – discussion of participants' own hot topics.

Receive $50 off your Global Annual Meeting total purchase by registering for two or more Short Courses. Purchases must be made at the same time to receive the discount. Discounts will be reflected on the last page of the cart.

Who should attend?

Professionals who have experience in clinical trials and patient engagement and wish to develop their skills on how PRO measurement is best implemented in clinical drug development programs.

Learning Objectives

• Demonstrate when to select electronic capture, when to use web vs app, and when to enable patients to use their own devices (BYOD)
• Apply industry best practices to ePRO implementation, translations and other processes such as PRO data changes
• Describe the implementation steps, possible bottlenecks and mitigations, and user acceptance testing best practices

Component Type: Tutorial
CE: ACPE 6.50 Application UAN: 0286-0000-25-508-L04-P; CME 6.50; RN 6.50

Pre-registration required and is an additional fee. *Please note: Short Courses are stand-alone events. Registration for the main conference, forum, etc. are not mandatory. Already registered? Log in to DIA's My Account/ My Events. According to the FDA (as well as other regulators), corrective and preventive action (CAPA) management and lack of proper investigation of challenges is a top observation among companies in the industry. In this short course, through interactive case studies, participants will learn how to conduct a proper investigation into a robust root cause analysis using industry standard tools in a toolkit approach. Additionally, participants will explore the challenges of proper CAPA planning and define appropriate effectiveness checks to ensure these observations do not occur again and how to properly document what was performed. Real-life case studies from various FDA 483s will be explored to showcase how to apply our toolkit approach to avoid action by regulators and ensure compliance in your processes and company culture. Receive $50 off your Global Annual Meeting total purchase by registering for two or more Short Courses. Purchases must be made at the same time to receive the discount. Discounts will be reflected on the last page of the cart.

Who should attend?

Professionals who want a better understanding of how to perform a robust root cause analysis and CAPA plan to shift from a reactive organization to a proactive organization. This workshop is best suited for those in regulated industries in various industry areas such as quality, regulatory, operations/production, laboratories, etc.

Learning Objectives

• Determine the best approach to train individuals on industry best practices in CAPA management
• Utilize proven tools, in a toolkit format, to properly investigate observations and formulate robust CAPA plans and effectiveness checks to ensure compliance and remediation of observations
• Analyze case studies for techniques and strategies that will help solidify how to use the different tools