Education and Training

The Office of Regulatory Affairs and Quality (ORAQ) is committed to providing education and training on the regulation of investigational medical products by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

We offer educational seminars, workshops, and course lectures on topics related to regulatory strategy, product manufacturing, and regulatory submissions. In addition to sponsoring our own events, we also host speakers from industry, academia, and government agencies. The goal of our events is to provide education on an ever-changing regulatory landscape and to share ideas and lessons learned to aid the development of new drugs, biologics, and devices.

In addition to education and training events, we also conduct the Regulatory Affairs Training Program for individuals interested in exploring regulatory affairs as a profession and Sponsor and Investigator Training for all Duke faculty that sponsor regulatory applications with the FDA.

Interested in learning more about regulatory affairs and quality assurance? Please see the list of our upcoming events, sample education and training opportunities, and past events below.

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Investigational New Drug (IND) Workshop
 

This workshop will offer best practices when conducting clinical trials using FDA-approved and unapproved drugs and biologics. It will give an overview of the IND application process and the regulatory obligations of the sponsor-investigator once an IND is filed with the FDA. Case scenarios will be presented to enhance learning and stimulate audience participation. This workshop will address the following questions (and more):

  • What is an investigational drug?
  • Do I need an IND for my investigation?
  • When should I consider having a Pre-IND meeting with the FDA?
  • What information needs to be included in my IND application?
  • What are the reporting requirements once my IND is effective?

 
Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) Workshop
 

This workshop will offer best practices when conducting clinical trials using FDA-approved and unapproved devices. It will give an overview of the regulation of medical devices, the IDE application process, and the obligations of the sponsor-investigator once the IDE application is approved by the FDA. Case scenarios will be presented to enhance learning and stimulate audience participation. This workshop will address the following questions (and more):

  • What is FDA’s approach to regulating the commercialization of medical devices?
  • How are nonsignificant risk (NSR)/significant risk (SR) determinations made?
  • What is the difference between an abbreviated IDE and a “full” IDE?
  • What information needs to be included in an IDE?
  • What are the reporting requirements once my IDE is approved?

 
Medical Device Development
 

This seminar will offer an overview of the regulatory considerations for the development of medical devices. It will give an overview of how to classify your medical device, determine the applicable regulatory requirements and commercialization options, develop a strategy based on applicable regulations, meet with the FDA, and apply for FDA approval for a clinical study testing a significant risk medical device. Case scenarios will be presented to enhance learning and stimulate audience participation.


 
Course Lectures
 

ORAQ staff are available to present lectures for undergraduate or graduate level courses. Previous topics of course lectures have included: an overview of FDA regulation of medical devices and/or drugs, personalized medicine and the FDA, regulatory intelligence, monitoring, and GMP/GLP regulations.


 
Special Topics
 

ORAQ staff are available to present lectures on a number of special regulatory topics at conferences, workshops, symposia, or small staff meetings. Possible topics include FDA Regulation of Software, Good Laboratory Practices, In Vitro Diagnostic Devices, and Investigational Tobacco Products.

Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) Workshop
Speakers: Kyle Opel, JD and David Jensen, PhD, RAC
February 17, 2023: Webcast

Investigational New Drug (IND) Workshop
Speakers: Rose Beci and Andrea Burns
February 10, 2023: Webcast

Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) Workshop
Speakers: Alysa Vereen, PharmD and David Jensen, PhD, RAC
March 12, 2021:​ Webcast 
 

Investigational New Drug (IND) Workshop
Speakers: Rachel Johnson, PhD, RAC and Katherine Deland, PhD​
March 5, 2021: Webcast
 

Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) Workshop
Speakers: Kelly Lindblom, PhD, RAC and David Jensen, PhD, RAC​
November 20, 2019: Webcast Part 1Part 2

 

Investigational New Drug (IND) Workshop
Speakers: Rachel Johnson, PhD, RAC and Daniel Tonkin, PhD, RAC
November 19, 2019: Webcast Part 1Part 2
 

Investigational New Drug (IND) Forms
Speaker: Daniel Tonkin, PhD, RAC
April 15, 2019: Webcast
 

FDA Oversight of Tobacco Product Investigations- ITP or IND? 
Speaker: Stephanie Pierce, PhD, RAC
March 12, 2019: Webcast
 

Research Wednesdays- Updates from the Offices of Regulatory Affairs and Quality
Speaker: Amanda Parrish, PhD, RAC
September 12, 2018: Webcast
 

Research Wednesdays- FDA Oversight of In Vitro Diagnostic Devices
Speaker: Sarah Gemberling, PhD, RAC
April 25, 2018: Webcast
 

The Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) Workshop
Speakers: Kelly Lindblom, PhD, RAC and Sarah Gemberling, PhD, RAC
April 11, 2018
 

The Investigational New Drug (IND) Workshop
Speakers: Daniel Tonkin, PhD, RAC and Stephanie Pierce, PhD, RAC​
April 10, 2018
 

Digital Health Rules and Regs: An Overview of FDA Guidelines
Speaker: Kelly Lindblom, PhD, RAC
March 20, 2018: Webcast 
 

Developing Monitoring Plans for Investigator-Initiated Clinical Trials
Speaker: Sandra SAM Sather, MS, BSN, CCRA, CCRC
November 14, 2017: Webcast
 

Modernizing the Clinical Research System: Insights from the Former FDA Commissioner
Speaker: Rob Califf, MD, MACC, UNC Campus
October 2, 2017
 

Best Practices for the Preparation, Submission and Maintenance of Sponsor-Investigator INDs and IDEs

The IND Workshop: Kristen Foss, PhD, RAC and Stephanie Pierce, PhD
June 13, 2017: Webcast

The IDE Workshop: Sarah Gemberling, PhD, RAC and Kelly Lindblom, PhD
June 14, 2017: Webcast
 

ReGARDD Medical Device Seminars
Tips for Success in Medical Device Premarket Submissions to FDA: Heather Rosecrans, FRAPS
The Medical Device Reimbursement Life Cycle: Jo Ellen Slurzberg
April 12, 2017