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April 24, 2024

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3:10 pm

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4:20 pm

Regulators: Global Harmonization and Convergence Initiatives

Plenary Session

Global harmonization of regulatory requirements and convergence of regulatory practices is more important than ever. This session invites attendees to hear firsthand from a regulator panel involved in the International Medical Device Regulators Forum/Global Harmonization Working Party to discuss key harmonization and convergence efforts. Officials will report-out on recent IMDRF meetings, and discuss current initiatives, challenges, and opportunities for the future.

Moderators

Kim Trautman, Medical Device, IVD and Combo Product Expert

Gert Bos, Executive Director & Partner, CSO, CEO Qserve China, Qserve Group

Speakers

Augusto Geyer, General Manager – Medical Devices Office ANVISA

Melissa Torres, Associate Director for International Affairs, Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH), FDA

About the Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO)

The Association of Food and Drug Officials (AFDO) is a well-recognized national organization that represents state, territorial, and local regulatory. The Association’s principal purpose is to act as the leader and a resource to state, territorial, and local regulatory agencies in developing strategies to resolve and promote public health and consumer protection related to the regulation of food, medical products, and cosmetics. Visit AFDO at www.afdo.org.

About Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society (RAPS)

The Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society (RAPS) is the largest global organization of professionals involved with regulatory and quality for healthcare products, including medical devices, pharmaceuticals and biologics, diagnostics, and digital health. Founded in 1976 as a neutral, nonprofit organization, RAPS supports and elevates the regulatory profession with education and training, professional standards, publications, research, networking, career development, and other valuable resources. RAPS is home to the Regulatory Affairs Certification (RAC), the only post-academic professional credential to recognize regulatory excellence. The society is headquartered in suburban Washington, D.C., with chapters and affiliates worldwide. www.raps.org.

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