An agenda for the Pediatric Clinical Investigator Training Workshop is provided below for the convenience of workshop attendees.

Hosted by the University of Maryland Center of Excellence in Regulatory Science and Innovation (M-CERSI) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Pediatric Clinical Investigator Training Workshop is scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Great Room (Building 31, Room 1503A) at the FDA.

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TimeActivity
8:00-8:10 a.m. Welcome and Introduction
Susan McCune, MD
8:10-8:20 a.m. Keynote Speaker/Setting the Stage
Bridgette Jones, MD
American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
8:20-8:40 a.m. Label Enabling Clinical Trials
William Smoyer, MD
Nationwide Children's Hospital
8:40-9:40 a.m. Hot Topics

Extrapolation and Innovative Trial Designs
Yodit Belew, MD
Division of Antiviral Products
Food and Drug Administration

Molecular Targets -- Oncology
Greg Reaman, MD
Office of Hematology and Oncology Products
Food and Drug Administration

Enrolling Pediatric Patients in Adult Trials
Tara Altepeter, MD
Division of Gastroenterology and Inborn Error Products
Food and Drug Administration
9:40-9:55 a.m. Break
9:55-12:05 p.m. The Basics (New Investigators)

Opening an IND
Michael Cohen-Wolkowiez, MD
Pediatric Trials Network

FDA Perspective of Study Design and Plan, Dose Selection
John Alexander, MD
Division of Pediatric and Maternal Health
Food and Drug Administration

Ethical Considerations
Melanie Bhatnagar, MD
Food and Drug Administration

Pediatric Formulations
Julia Pinto, PhD
Food and Drug Administration

Non-clinical Data Requirements
Karen Davis-Bruno, PhD
Food and Drug Administration

Good Clinical Practice and Understanding the Regulations
Susan Leibenhaut, MD
Food and Drug Administration

Safety Considerations: Regulatory Definitions and Practical Considerations
Ramy Abdelrahman, MD
Food and Drug Administration

Discussion/Case Presentation
Michael Cohen-Wolkowiez, MD
Pediatric Trials Network
Jonathan Davis, MD
Tufts Medical Center
12:05-1:00 p.m. Lunch
1:00-2:00 p.m. Pediatric Trial Funding and Engagement Panel Discussion

  • Rohan Hazra, MD (NIH/NICHD)
  • Jonathan Davis, MD (Clinical and Translational Science Awards)
  • Michael Cohen-Wolkowiez, MD (Duke University)
  • Ed Connor, MD (Institute for Advance Clinical Trials for Children)
  • Bridgette Jones, MD (AAP)
  • Steven Hirschfeld, MD, PhD (NIH/NIDCD)
2:00-3:30 p.m. Practical Applications with Case Studies
Moderator: Lynne Yao, MD

Table Moderators:
  • Susan McCune, MD
  • Lily Mulugeta, PharmD
  • Kevin Krudys, PhD
  • Shirley Seo, PhD
  • Yodit Belew, PhD
  • Tara Altepeter, MD
3:30-3:45 p.m. Break
3:45-4:30 p.m. General Questions and Answers
Full Panel with Dr. Lynne Yao (Moderator)