Does The Pandemic Present Opportunities To Rethink Regulatory Approaches?
Top Global Execs Share Views
Executive Summary
Biocon chair believes new perspectives on regulatory science and processes emerging from the US's "Warp Speed" efforts to accelerate COVID-19 vaccines have potential for wider application, although Regeneron's president urges caution around relying only on small studies to advance repurposed drugs.
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