Welcome to the CASSS Discussion Groups

Discussion Groups are intended to enable the local area community of industry, academic, and regulatory professionals to meet and share ideas and experiences, thereby working together to resolve scientific challenges in the field of biopharmaceutical development and regulation. The CASSS Discussion Groups are your opportunity to meet others who understand what you do, in an informal setting, and exchange new ideas. Discussion Groups currently take place virtually and in-person in North America: DC Area and North Carolina and Europe: The Netherlands.

Upcoming Programs

Prioritizing Patient Involvement: The Key to Successful Drug Development | Leiden, Netherlands | 20 June 2024 16:30 - 18:30 CET

Recognizing the invaluable insights patients provide, it is fundamental to involve them from the get-go. In our upcoming event, van Tomme will shed light on global trends in patient engagement and provide concrete examples demonstrating the integration of patient perspectives into the drug development process. To complement van Tomme’s industry perspective, Veltrop-Duits will share the Dutch regulator’s perspective, underscoring the significance of patient participation in clinical research.

Registration closed 19 June 2024.

For more information, visit Netherlands Discussion Group

Progress and Current Challenges for mRNA Flu Vaccines | Rockville, MD, USA | June 26, 2024 15:00 - 17:00 EST

Join us in person at the IBBR campus where you can network with DC-area CASSS members. The June Discussion Group will be fully in-person.

Registration closed June 25, 2024.

For more information, visit DC Discussion Group

Code of Conduct

CASSS is committed to providing a safe, productive, and welcoming environment for all meeting participants and CASSS staff. All participants, including, but not limited to, attendees, speakers, volunteers, industry partners, exhibitors, CASSS staff members, service providers, and all others are expected to abide by this Code of Conduct.

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Attend

Prioritizing Patient Involvement: The Key to Successful Drug Development | Leiden, Netherlands | 20 June 2024 16:30 - 18:30 CET

Join us in-person in Leiden, Netherlands where you can network with Netherlands-area CASSS members. The June Discussion Group will be fully in-person.

Location:
Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC)
Albinusdreef 2, 2333 ZA Leiden, Netherlands

Registration closed 19 June 2024.

Progress and Current Challenges for mRNA Flu Vaccines | Rockville, MD, USA | June 26, 2024 15:00 - 17:00 EST

Join us in person at the IBBR campus where you can network with DC-area CASSS members. The June Discussion Group will be fully in-person.

Location:
Institute for Bioscience and Biotechnology Research
9600 Gudelsky Dr.
Rockville, MD, USA 20850

Registration closed June 25, 2024.

Code of Conduct

CASSS is committed to providing a safe, productive, and welcoming environment for all meeting participants and CASSS staff. All participants, including, but not limited to, attendees, speakers, volunteers, industry partners, exhibitors, CASSS staff members, service providers, and all others are expected to abide by this Code of Conduct.

View Code of Conduct

Past Event Videos

  • 12 Reasons to Join CASSS Community: All Regulatory Disciplines

  • 12 Reasons to Join CASSS Community: Emerging Professionals

  • 12 Reasons to Join CASSS Community: Importance of Volunteers

  • 12 Reasons to Join CASSS Community: Learn and Collaborate

  • 12 Reasons to Join CASSS Community: Passionate Community

  • 12 Reasons to Join CASSS Community: Reconnecting and Problem-Solving

  • 12 Reasons to Join CASSS Community: Young Professionals

  • CASSS Moments: CASSS Forums Leading Scientific Discussion Over the Years

  • CASSS Moments: Discovering Hot Topics for Regulators

  • CASSS Moments: Game Changing Interactions with Regulators

  • CASSS Moments: Regulatory Differences: Managing Products Globally

  • CASSS Moments: Scientific Discussions Addressing Real-Time Issues

  • Why is CASSS an Important Platform for Global Drug Development?

  • Why is CASSS the Best Place for Global CMC Discussions?