Science and Research | Drugs
Learn about the process that drives CDER science and research
About FDA's Regulatory Science Program
Advancing public health by supporting and streamlining development and evaluation of new drug products
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Regulatory Science at CDER
Goals, program areas, and initiatives aimed at improving methods and approaches for evaluating, manufacturing, and monitoring drugs
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Regulatory Science in Action
See how CDER's regulatory scientists develop new tools, standards, and approaches to assess drug safety and performance