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Evolution of Patient Engagement at FDA Text Description

1988

  • HIV/AIDS patient group founded

1991

  • HIV/AIDS group expands to include cancer and other special health issues
  • First patient representative sits on FDA Advisory Committee

1996

  • FDA patient representatives receive voting rights

2001

  • 2001 Patient Representative Program expands; patients now serve as consultants to reviewers during review cycle

2006

  • FDA establishes Health Professional Liaison Program

2008

  • MedWatch encourages voluntary reporting

2012

  • FDA Patient Network web page launched
  • Patient-Focused Drug Development initiative established under PDUFA V

2013

  • FDA working group established to discuss FDASIA section 1137 (evolved to become Patient Council)

2015

  • FDA releases Patient Preference Information framework and guidance
  • FDA holds inaugural Patient Engagement Advisory Committee

2016

  • FDA-EMA Patient Engagement Cluster founded
  • First FDA Patient Council meeting held

2017

  • FDA Patient Affairs Staff Launched
  • FDA launches Patient Engagement Collaborative with CTTI
  • PFDD Methodological Guidances – PDUFA VI

2018

  • FDA’s PAS establishes MOU with NORD- pilot listening sessions kick-off
  • PFDD Draft Guidance 1 released
  • 1st Patient Engagement Collaborative (PEC) meeting
  • PFDD Guidance 2 & 3 public meeting
  • CDRH establishes Patient & Caregiver Connection Program

2019

FDA's PAS launches online portal,  Request to Connect

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