Medical Devices
Public Meeting - Regulatory Science Considerations for Medical Countermeasure Radiation Biodosimetry Devices, September 27-28, 2012
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing a public meeting entitled "Regulatory Science Considerations for Medical Countermeasure Radiation Biodosimetry Devices." The purpose of this meeting is to obtain input from academia, Government, industry and other stakeholders on the clinical application and scientific and technological challenges for performance validation of radiation biodosimetry devices.
Date, Time and Location
This meeting will be held September 27-28, 2012 from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. at the following location:
FDA White Oak Campus
10903 New Hampshire Avenue
Building 31 Conference Center (Great Room, Room 1503)
Silver Spring, MD 20993
The meeting will be webcasted.
Webcast
The webcast will be available at:
Agenda
This is a draft agenda. Speaker names and final topics will be added as details are finalized.
September 27, 2012 |
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8:00am-8:15am | Welcome and Announcements Maria Chan |
8:15am-8:30am | Introduction and Purpose of the Meeting Jennifer Dickey |
Topic: Development Challenges for Radiation Biodosimetry Moderator: Shyam Kalavar |
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8:30am-9:00am | "Radiation Biodosimetry Research: Academic Perspective" David Brenner |
9:00am-9:30am | "BARDA Biodosimetry Program and Shared Regulatory Challenges" Rodney Wallace |
9:30am-10:00am | "Department of Defense/AFRRI Subject Matter Expert Perspective" William Blakely |
10:00am-10:30am | Break |
10:30am-11:30am | Public Presentations
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11:30am-12:00pm | Panel Discussion, Moderator: Marcy Beth Grace David Brenner, Rodney Wallace, William Blakely, Bert Maidment |
12:00am-1:00pm | Lunch |
Topic: FDA Regulatory Process for Radiation Biodosimetry Moderator: Lea Carrington |
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1:00pm-1:45pm | "FDA’s Medical Countermeasures Initiative (MCMi)" Alan Liss |
1:45pm-2:15pm | “Regulation of Biodosimetry Tools” Michael O’Hara |
2:15pm-2:45pm | Break |
2:45pm-3:45pm | Panel Discussion, Moderator: Brenda Brooks Alan Liss, Michael O’Hara, Carmen Maher, Jennifer Dickey |
3:45pm-4:15pm |
Wrap-up and Summary |
September 28, 2012 |
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Topic: The Use of Animal Models in Radiation Biodosimetry Efficacy Testing Moderator: William Dickerson |
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8:15am-8:30am | Introduction and Summary of Yesterday Tremel Faison |
8:30am-9:00am | "The Nuclear Event: What do We Need in Order to Treat Lethally Irradiated Personnel? - Do We Need a Number or a Set of Signs/Symptoms?" Thomas MacVittie |
9:00am-9:30am |
"The Use of Mouse Models in Medical Countermeasure Development" |
9:30am-9:45am | "Group to Link nonhuman Primate and Human radiation effects" Thomas MacVittie |
9:45am-10:00am | “Radiation Heatlh Threats: What We Know about Ionizing Radiation and Specific Radionuclides” Alla Shapiro |
10:00am-10:30am | Break |
10:30am-10:50am | Public Presentations
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10:50am-11:20pm | Panel Session Discussion, Moderator: Lynne Wathen Thomas MacVittie, Christie Orschell, Alla Shapiro, Joel Beren |
11:20pm-12:20pm | Lunch |
Topic: Clinical Application and Public Health Need of Radiation Biodosimetry Moderator: Raquel Peat |
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12:20pm-12:50pm | ”Use of Biodosimetry and Clinical Algorithms for Medical Management During Large Mass Casualty Radiation Incidents” Judith Bader |
12:50pm-1:20pm | "Biodosimetry and Public Health Decision-making" Charles Miller |
1:20pm-1:50pm | “Day to Day Emergency Care as the Foundation of Preparedness” John Koerner |
1:50pm-2:20pm | Break |
2:20pm-3:20pm | Public Presentations
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3:20pm-3:50pm | Panel Discussion, Moderator: Norberto Pantoja-Galicia Judith Bader, Charles Miller, John Koerner, Tom Heaton |
3:50pm-4:20pm | Wrap-up and Lessons Learned Kevin Lorick & Jennifer Dickey |
Registration to Attend the Workshop
Online registration is closed as of September 13, 2012.
There is no fee to register for the Workshop and registration will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Early registration is recommended because seating is limited.
If you wish to make an oral presentation during an open comment session at the meeting you must indicate this at the time of registration. FDA requests that presentations focus on the areas defined in the Federal Register Notice. You should also identify which discussion topic you wish to address in your presentation and you must submit a brief statement that describes your experience and/or expertise relevant to your proposed presentation. In order to keep each open session focused on the discussion topic at hand, each oral presentation should address only one discussion topic. FDA will do its best to accommodate requests to speak.
If you require special accommodations due to a disability, or need additional information regarding registration, please contact Joyce Raines, Office of Communications, Education, and Radiation Programs, Center for Devices and Radiological Health, Food and Drug Administration, 10903 New Hampshire Avenue, WO-66 Room 4319, Silver Spring, MD 20993, 301-796-5709, FAX: 301-847-8142, email: joyce.raines@fda.hhs.gov.
Contact Us
For questions regarding workshop content please contact:
Jennifer Dickey
Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Food and Drug Administration
10903 New Hampshire Avenue, WO-66 Room 4254
Silver Spring, MD 20993
301-796-5028
email: Jennifer.dickey@fda.hhs.gov