Improving public health through better drug policies and practices
Convener and Organizer of Activities and Engagements Related to Processes, Surveillance, and Policy Development of Medical Products for Ongoing Public Health Activities, U01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed
This study is working with the FDA to make sure that medicines are safe and effective for everyone, and it aims to find better ways to develop and monitor these products, which could lead to safer treatments for patients like you.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Duke University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Durham, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11115187 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing regulatory science and policy development related to medical products by collaborating with the FDA. It aims to address critical public health issues such as drug development, approval processes, and postmarket surveillance. By engaging a diverse range of stakeholders, the project seeks to identify actionable solutions that improve the oversight of medical products. Patients may benefit from improved safety and efficacy of drugs as a result of these enhanced policies.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for benefiting from this research include patients who rely on medications and medical products regulated by the FDA.
Not a fit: Patients who are not using FDA-regulated medical products may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to safer and more effective medical products for patients.
How similar studies have performed: Previous collaborative efforts between the FDA and research institutions have shown success in improving regulatory practices and public health outcomes.
Where this research is happening
Durham, United States
- Duke University — Durham, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hamilton Lopez, Marianne — Duke University
- Study coordinator: Hamilton Lopez, Marianne
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.