Sourcing Biological Raw Materials for Biotherapeutics Course Outline

Who Should Attend: Anyone involved in sourcing raw materials, especially human tissues and cells to be used for biotherapeutic products. These include those working in Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, and Raw Material groups.

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FREE Course Preview: Sourcing Biological Raw Materials for Biotherapeutics

  • Instructor: Dr. Laureen Little
  • Format: Watch FREE 45-minute FREE course preview HERE!
  • Content:
    • Overview of Sourcing Biological Raw Materials for Biotherapeutics Course

Introduction to the World of Drug Regulations

  • Instructor: Dr. Laureen Little
  • Format: On-demand recording available now.
  • Content:
    • Quick overview of biotherapeutic regulatory framework
    • Defining starting materials for Advanced Therapeutic Medicinal Products (ATMP)
    • USFDA and their HCT/P regulations
    • Sections 351 vs. 361 and why the designation matters
    • 21 CFR Part 1271 Subparts A-B
    • FDA Recent Warning Letter Reviews
    • EU Recommendations for Starting Raw Materials:
    – Donated Cells
    – Cells of Primary Origin
    – Cells in a GMP Facility
    – Allogenic Raw Material
    • Review of EDQM Recommendations for Donor Facilities

Specifics of Good Tissue Practices: See the Regulatory Actions in Action!

  • Instructor: Dr. Laureen Little
  • Format: On-demand recording available now.
  • Content:
    • Digging Deeper into Safety Testing of Human Allogeneic Cells in APIs
    • Cell Safety Testing Recommendations
    • Sterility Assurance of Aseptically Processed Products
    • Subpart C Inspection Results
    • Basis of GTP Warning Letters
    • Overview of Form 483 Citations
    • Discussion of RCDAD (relevant communicable disease agent or disease) and overview of recent issued guidances
    • Comparison of 1271.45 to 1271.90 and recently issued warning letters and Form 483 Citations:
    • Analysis of what went wrong and what should have happened

Ancillary Materials: Risk Classification and Testing Required Prior to Use in Your Manufacturing

  • Instructor: Dr. Laureen Little
  • Format: On-demand recording available now.
  • Content:
    • Sourcing Ancillary Materials and Performing Risk Assessments
    • Overview of Japanese Regulations and Recent Biological Product Approvals

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