International Government & Regulatory Director US Pharmacopeia Rockville, Maryland
This presentation explores the critical need for collaborative training initiatives to strengthen regulatory and laboratory systems in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). It discusses the challenges faced by regulators, such as limited human, financial, and infrastructural resources, and highlights the importance of ongoing training for regulatory professionals. The presentation also examines the competency-based frameworks developed by organizations like the WHO and others to guide training activities, as well as the impact of combined laboratory and regulatory systems training offered to LMICs. Through case studies and a panel discussion, this session will highlight the benefits and challenges associated with collaborative training approaches and provide recommendations for enhancing regulatory and laboratory capacity in LMICs.
Learning Objectives:
Evaluate the challenges faced by regulators in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) to understand the barriers to strengthening regulatory and laboratory systems
Assess the impact of collaborative training initiatives on regulatory professionals in LMICs
Formulate recommendations for enhancing regulatory and laboratory capacity in LMICs based on insights gained from collaborative training approaches
