Cell Therapies: US FDA Asked To Clarify Development Standards For Early-Phase Trials
Executive Summary
Academic institutions confused about agency standards are overly cautious in requiring early-phase studies be conducted under full GMPs, experts say; CBER Director Marks highlights regulatory flexibility but cautions that formal written guidance could be misused by those in stem cell industry.
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