Virtual US FDA Advisory Committees May Have One Silver Lining: Available Experts

The agency historically has had challenges recruiting experts for its advisory committees. With most everyone working from home during COVID-19, that task was just made easier, 3D Communications’ Jim DiBiasi says.

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Virtual meetings might allow more experts to participate, but they run the risk of 'Zoom fatigue.' • Source: Shutterstock

As the US Food and Drug Administration prepares for virtual advisory committee meetings, it is clear there are many obstacles to overcome – not the least of which are the technical challenges to an all-remote discussion.

But there is one potential upside: an easier time recruiting experts to participate. The FDA has struggled at times to...

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