Zdrowie i gospodarka · 27.09.2005
International Conference on Harmonisation Workshop on Oncolytic Viruses; Public Workshop
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing a public workshop entitled "ICH Workshop on Oncolytic Viruses." The workshop will be held in conjunction with the International Conference on Harmonisation (ICH) expert working group and steering committee meetings in Chicago, IL. The objective of the workshop is to identify and discuss issues relevant to clinical development of oncolytic viruses including safety. The following viruses will be covered: Adenovirus, herpes simplex virus, reovirus, Newcastle disease virus, measles virus, and Sendai virus. Speakers will address selectivity, attenuation modes, shedding, clinical and viral safety, and proof of concept in support of the approach in animal and human setting. Date and Time: The workshop will be held on November 7, 2005, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Location: The public workshop will be held at the Westin Michigan Avenue, 909 North Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60611. Contact Person: Daniel Takefman, Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (HFM-720), Food and Drug Administration, Rockville, MD 20852, 301-827-5102, e-mail: [email protected]. Registration: Registrations are being collected by the Pharmaceutical Research