From Lab to Regulation Webinar Recording

From Lab to Regulation: Pyrogen and Irritation Case Studies in Advancing Non-Animal Biocompatibility Testing for Medical Devices

The regulatory landscape is evolving. Both the FDA and NIH have recently outlined clear roadmaps to reduce reliance on animal studies and prioritize New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) for pharmaceutical and medical device development. For companies working at the forefront of innovation, understanding these shifts is critical.

Featuring guest speaker, Jessica Perrin, PhD, advisor to PETA Science Consortium International e.V.  Dr. Perrin co-manages Science Consortium–funded projects aimed at replacing animal use in regulatory testing, and brings a unique perspective on how in vitro methods are transforming the field.

In this webinar:

• We share case studies on in vitro pyrogen and irritation methods
• We demonstrate how these tools are advancing biocompatibility testing for medical devices
• We highlight the growing role of NAMs in meeting evolving regulatory expectations

About our Speaker:

Jessica Perrin is an advisor to PETA Science Consortium International e.V. on pharmaceutical and medical device testing. She holds a master’s degree in biotechnology from Mannheim University of Applied Sciences, a diploma in chemistry from the University of Applied Sciences in Sion, and a PhD in biotechnology from Heidelberg University. After working in the biotechnology sector, Jessica joined the research and development department at GlaxoSmithKline in 2012. Her work involved developing and characterizing kinase inhibitors for treating neurodegenerative and inflammatory diseases. She also designed translational assays to demonstrate drug-target interaction. Recently, her focus has been on testing immune-oncology drug candidates in complex human cancer models. In 2024, she joined the Science Consortium, where she co-manages Science Consortium-funded projects aimed at replacing animal use in regulatory testing of pharmaceuticals and medical devices.

Registered users can view the recording. Registration is simple, free and quick.