Dr. Hsien-Yi Lin received his PhD and postdoctoral training in the field of molecular biology. In the field of medical device regulation, he has been working for Center of Drug Evaluation and Taiwan FDA since 2007. His current job title in Taiwan FDA is Senior Reviewer.
Mike Ward is manager of the International Programs Division of the Therapeutic Products Directorate at Health Canada. He is also the Canadian Observer to the ICH Steering Committee and a former regulatory co-chair of the Global Cooperation Group
Dr. Touch, a Principal Strategist for the CRO INC Research, is recognized as a leading product development, regulatory and clinical trial strategist for medical devices and in-vitro diagnostics. He has more than 35 years of senior-level scientific and operating management and global CRO experience.
Hsien-Yi Lin, Food and Drug Administration, Department of Health, Taiwan
Wallace is Director for Resource Development of CDE. He was Advisor for MOEA, President of SyNovate, Associate Professor in National Chao-Tune Univ. He has worked in Carnegie-Mellon Univ. and in Medical School of Univ. of Pittsburgh after earned Ph.D. from Carnegie-Mellon Univ., in Pittsburgh, PA.
Description
The symposium will discuss the current advancement of regulatory pathway, the reform of related regulations, and the impact on industry. The harmonization effort initiated by Global Harmonization Task Force (GHTF), Asian Harmonization Working Party (AHWP), and the Regional Harmonization Steering Committee of APEC Life Science Forum will be discussed. Experience will be shared from industrial and regulatory perspectives.
Learning Objectives: Define the current Asian regulatory reform initiated by GHTF, AHWP and APEC Describe the current regulatory pathway for medical deceive in Asia Pacific Discuss strategic approaches for conducting clinical trials for medical devices in Asia Pacific.