Policy

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  • EMA publishes draft qualification opinion on Virtual Control Groups (VCG) for rat studies

    The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has released a draft qualification opinion supporting the use of Virtual Control Groups (VCGs) as a replacement for Concurrent Control Groups (CCGs) in rat non-GLP dose-range finding (DRF) studies.

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  • From Dialogue to Action: Experts Advance the VHT-AI Joint Statement During Health Policy Platform Writing Session

    Technological innovation is only the first step. Turning it into better healthcare requires trust, governance, and the right policy environment.

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  • New release “Computational Modeling and Simulation of Medical Devices: Verification, Validation, and Uncertainty Quantification”

    We are pleased to highlight the publication of the new open access Springer book edited by Marc Horner, Jeff Bischoff, and Payman Afshari that provides the fundamental scientific principles of VVUQ related to computational modeling and simulation of medical devices.

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  • Observatory for digital health technologies in Europe

    The European Commission ’s new report, 'Observatory for Digital Health Technologies in Europe' emphasises the transformative impact of digital health technologies across the EU.

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  • NAMs and the European Biotech Act: A Strategic Opportunity for In Silico Medicine

    A recent event at the European Parliament brought renewed attention to the growing role of NAMs highlighting the forthcoming European Biotech Act as a major opportunity to accelerate the transition toward non-animal science while strengthening Europe’s global competitiveness.

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  • EMA launches pilot for model-informed drug development scientific advice

    The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has introduced a dedicated pilot procedure for scientific advice and protocol assistance on model-informed drug development (MIDD) — a significant step forward for the in silico community and a clear regulatory signal that quantitative modelling evidence is coming of age.

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  • VPH at RAPS EURO CONVERGENCE 2026 – Navigating the future of regulation

    Our scientific officer, Janaki Raman, joined the global regulatory affairs community in Lisbon for RAPS Euro Convergence 2026 — and in silico medicine was firmly on the agenda.

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  • Incorporating Patient Preference Information Across Product Life Cycle

    The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released updated guidance aimed at strengthening how patient perspectives are incorporated into medical device decision-making throughout the total product life cycle.

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  • EU Public Consultations Relevant to Our Community

    Three important European consultations are currently open for feedback. These initiatives represent key opportunities to help shape policy and regulatory frameworks impacting research, innovation, and healthcare across Europe.

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  • FDA hits first milestone in plan to phase out animal testing

    The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has reported the successful achievement of its first-year objectives aimed at reducing animal testing in drug development, representing a notable milestone for the in silico medicine community.

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  • Launch of ISO-IEC JWG 14 to Advance In Silico Standards for Medical Devices

    On 03 February 2026, following the successful approval of the new work item in 2025, the newly established ISO-IEC Joint Working Group 14 (JWG 14) has officially commenced its activities.

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  • EMA advances 3Rs in regulatory testing

    The agency’s 3Rs Working Party published its biennial report for 2023–2024, highlighting progress in promoting alternatives to animal testing while safeguarding scientific quality and animal welfare.

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