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Visionary Standards: Advancing Science and Regulation in Generic Ophthalmic Products

Date and Time: November 19 , 8:30 am  –  5:30 pm ,
November 20 , 8:30 am  –  5:30 pm

Co-hosts: FDA and the Center for Research on Complex Generics (CRCG)

In person (at The Universities at Shady Grove; Rockville, MD) and virtual workshop.

Registration Coming Soon

The field of generic ophthalmic drug products is rapidly evolving, with increasing complexity in drug product formulations and devices, leading to challenges in assessing performance sameness and ensuring quality. In response to these evolving complexities, this workshop is designed to address the latest advancements and regulatory challenges in the field, offering a unique platform to engage with all relevant parties, share knowledge, and contribute to the evolution of generic development and regulatory assessment.

Attendees will gain valuable insights into the intricacies of developing ophthalmic products, including insertable, implantable, and topical ophthalmic therapies. In addition to a series of expert-led presentations and panel discussions, in-person attendees will interact directly with regulators, industrial peers, and academic experts in small group working sessions to deepen their understanding of current practices and challenges, regulatory expectations, and emerging trends.

Specifically, the workshop will cover critical issues such as in vitro drug release testing, qualitative (Q1) and quantitative (Q2) sameness of polymers in ophthalmic products, formulation characterization, considerations for clinical bioequivalence studies, and the challenges encountered when developing or assessing prospective generic ophthalmic products.

For more information about these events, as well as other FDA and CRCG collaborative activities, visit http://www.complexgenerics.org/.

The workshop will be held at the Universities at Shady Grove (USG).

Address: Ballroom (please follow signs in the hallway), 9630 Gudelsky Drive Building II, Rockville, MD 20850

Parking

  • The Traville-Gateway Garage is the closest parking garage to the venue (parking map).Attendees can only park in the following locations:  Traville-Gateway garage parking (Levels 2-6), Lot 2, and the Shady Grove garage (campus map).  If you park in other areas, you may be ticketed.  CRCG will not cover parking tickets.
  • Visitor Parking: Levels 2-6 of Traville Gateway Garage. PLEASE NOTE: The ground floor of Traville Gateway Garage requires a USG employee permit at all times.
  • Guests are responsible for the cost of parking; parking will not be validated. Parking is $16 for all day.

Click for parking information from the USG website.

  • Travel from local airports to Rockville, MD (The Universities at Shady Grove (USG)) will require an Uber or Lyft, which is by far the best way to obtain car service.
  • As there is road traffic in the region, the fastest way to the USG campus is the DCA airport, then taking the Metro subway from the airport to UDG, then taking Uber or Lyft. Alternatively, fly into any WAS airport and take Uber or Lyft. If flying into BWI airport, we suggest taking Uber or Lyft to USG.
  • The Metro subway serves DCA and IAD airports, which connects with the USG stop on the red line. If flying into IAD, taking the Metro will save some cost, but will probably take extra time, even if traffic is heavy.

Please click on the following “all transportation options” links to find transportation from the airport via subway, bus, taxi, car, and town car.

Train tickets (Omio)

  • Washington, DC to Baltimore: Approximately 35 minutes
  • Penn Station Marc SB (Baltimore): Approximately 41 miles from campus

Bob’s Limo Service (Email): 301-525-2525

B&B Executive Sedan (Email): 240-533-6262

East Coast Limousine (Email): 301-527-0413 or 240-793-8196

Uber: BaltimoreBWI AirportWashington, DCDulles (IAD) Airport

Guests should mention they are attending a conference at The Universities at Shady Grove; most hotels offer discounts.

There are many hotels within a short driving distance to the USG campus including: