Oncology Center of Excellence

Richard Pazdur, M.D.
Director, Oncology Center of Excellence
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On This Page:
- About the Oncology Center of Excellence
- Mission and Vision Statements
- News & Events
- OCE Programs
- Resources
About the Oncology Center of Excellence
The FDA Oncology Center of Excellence leverages the combined skills of regulatory scientists and reviewers with expertise in drugs, biologics, and devices (including diagnostics). This Center of Excellence will help expedite the development of oncology and hematology medical products and support an integrated approach in the clinical evaluation of drugs, biologics, and devices for the treatment of cancer. The OCE works with centers and offices across the FDA; visit Who We Are for more information.
Mission and Vision Statements
Mission Statement: The mission of the Oncology Center of Excellence is to achieve patient-centered regulatory decision-making through innovation and collaboration.
Vision Statement: We seek to create a unified and collaborative scientific environment to advance the development and regulation of oncology products for patients with cancer.
News & Events
- Upcoming OCE/Stakeholder Meetings
- OCE Guidances
- Oncologic Drugs Advisory Committee
- Hematology/Oncology Approvals
- Follow @FDAOncology
on Twitter
- Listen to the Drug Information Soundcast in Clinical Oncology
OCE Programs
- Precision Oncology Program
- Patient-Focused Drug Development
- Immuno-Oncology
- Pediatric Oncology
- INFORMED
- Oncology Devices and Diagnostics
- Oncology Cell and Gene Therapy
- Oncology Regulatory Affairs
- Summer Scholars Program
- Fellows Program
Resources
- Oncology Center of Excellence Assessment Aid Pilot Program
- Oncology Center of Excellence Real-Time Oncology Review Pilot Program
- Information for Sponsors
- Request an OCE speaker
- Jobs in Oncology/Hematology at FDA
- Physician Request for Single Patient IND for Compassionate or Emergency Use