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Physician-Scientist @ UPenn | National Bestselling Author, Chasing My Cure | Co-Founder @ Every Cure & CDCN
The FDA has launched an initiative called Project Renewal within the Oncology Center of Excellence, where they've taken the innovative step of reassessing old drugs that have shown definitive effectiveness. Remarkably, they’ve already updated the labels of two such drugs, not because a pharmaceutical company submitted new data, but because the FDA itself reviewed existing clinical trial data and saw the potential. This proactive approach serves as a pilot project in oncology, showcasing a forward-thinking strategy to ensure patients receive the best possible treatments. Imagine the impact if this initiative were expanded beyond oncology, perhaps into infectious diseases or other areas where old drugs could be given new life. Such an expansion could revolutionize treatment options across a range of diseases, providing more effective therapies without the lengthy and costly process of developing entirely new drugs. At Every Cure, we are thrilled about the potential of initiatives like Project Renewal and believe they could pave the way for repurposing existing medicines to address a broader range of diseases. #FDA #drugdevelopment #rarediseases
