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The Pennsylvania Convention Center

Jun 14, 2026 7:00 AM - Jun 18, 2026 3:00 PM

1101 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA

DIA 2026 Global Annual Meeting

Advancing Biosimilar Development: The EU Tailored Clinical Approach and Global Harmonisation Efforts

Session Chair(s)

Peter  Richardson, PHD

Peter Richardson, PHD

Head of Quality, Specialised Scientific Disciplines Department

European Medicines Agency, Netherlands

EU’s Reflection Paper introduces a tailored clinical approach for biosimilars, driving an optimised and efficient development programme by reducing unnecessary studies, as regulators and industry discuss opportunities for patient access and global harmonisation.

Learning Objective : Describe the scientific basis and regulatory rationale behind the EU’s tailored clinical approach for biosimilar development; Discuss how enhanced analytical similarity assessments can support leaner clinical development programmes; Explain circumstances under which comparative clinical efficacy studies may be reduced or waived.

Speaker(s)

Steffen  Thirstrup, MD, PHD

Steffen Thirstrup, MD, PHD

European Medicines Agency, Netherlands

Chief Medical Officer

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