Nonclinical Development of Novel Biologics, Biosimilars, Vaccines and Specialty Biologics

Nonclinical Development of Novel Biologics, Biosimilars, Vaccines and Specialty Biologics is a complete reference devoted to the nonclinical safety assessment of novel biopharmaceuticals, biosimilars, vaccines, cell and gene therapies and blood products. This book compares and contrasts these types of biologics with one another and with small molecule drugs, while incorporating the most current and essential international regulatory documents. Each section discusses a different type of biologic, as well as early characterization strategies, principles of study design, preclinical pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics and preclinical assays. An edited book that is authored by leading experts in the field, this comprehensive reference provides critical insights to all researchers involved in early through late stage biologics.

Provides in-depth coverage of the process of nonclinical safety assessment and comprehensive reviews of each type of biopharmaceuticalContains the most pertinent international regulatory guidance documents for nonclinical evaluationCovers early de-risking strategies and designs of safety assessment programs for novel biopharmaceuticals and vaccines, as well as follow-on biologics or "biosimilars"A multi-authored book with chapters written by qualified experts in their respective fields

Preface Acknowledgement Dedication

Section I: Biopharmaceuticals

1. Novel Biopharmaceuticals 2. Global Regulatory Guidances 3. Early de-risking strategies for Novel Biopharmaceuticals vs. Small Molecule Drugs  4. PK/PD assessments and Assays 5. Antibody-Drug Conjugates

Section II: Biosimilar Therapeutics

6. Description of Biosimilar Therapeutics and  Compare/contrast Biosimilar Therapeuticss and Novel Biopharmaceuticals 7. Global Regulatory Guidelines 8. Early characterization of Biosimilar Therapeutics vs. Novel Biopharmaceuticals/Studies Required and Principles of Study Design/PK/PD assessments/Assays

Section III: Vaccines

9. Vaccines Description and Comparison/Contrast of Vaccines and Novel Biopharmaceuticals 10. Global Regulatory Guidances 11. Early de-risking strategies for Vaccines vs. Novel Biopharmaceuticals 

Section IV: Specialty Biologics and Indications

12. Cell Therapies 13. Gene Therapies 14. Blood Products 15. Oncology Drugs 16. Dual and Multi-Function Modalities 17. Stem Cell-Based Therapeutics