MCMi Professional Development Activities
Through professional development activities, FDA meets the regulatory challenges posed by new science and technology developments. In addition to supporting a broad regulatory science program—including professional development components—FDA fosters collaborative activities with scientific institutions, academia, and industry.
Upcoming events
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Achieving Data Quality & Integrity in Maximum Containment Laboratories
April 25-29, 2022 - Annual course to help address challenges associated with ensuring data quality and integrity in regulated studies conducted in BSL-4 laboratories to support MCM development.
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Data Quality & Integrity in Clinical Trials Involving High-Consequence Pathogens
2022 course dates coming soon - Annual course focused on the preparation and execution of research clinical trials to facilitate approval of MCMs for high-consequence pathogens.
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About MCMi Professional Development
Learn about training to help FDA and MCM developers meet regulatory challenges posed by new science and technology.
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MCMi news and events
News and events from the FDA Office of Counterterrorism and Emerging Threats (OCET), Medical Countermeasures Initiative (MCMi), and federal and industry partners.