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PHUSE collaborations are organised into a number of specialist Working Groups, each with a broad topic area. The Working Groups have specific projects designed to achieve a set of particular objectives. This page will highlight the latest news and information from our projects. Participation is open to anyone who wants to contribute and if you would like to get involved, please email workinggroups@phuse.global. |
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Active since 2014, PHUSE’s Data Transparency Working Group has provided subject matter expertise for the review of draft deliverables and guidance documents from regulatory bodies (such as the EMA and Health Canada), as well as other industry organisations (such as TransCelerate) and academia. Since their inception in 2020, the free-to-attend Data Transparency Events have gone from strength to strength. These virtual events have created an unrestricted space where questions can be asked and challenges addressed. Individuals passionate about the area can come together to share vital knowledge, develop new ideas and spark innovation through presentations, panel discussions and Q&A sessions alongside experts in the data-sharing field.
The PHUSE Data Transparency Autumn Event will take place from 17–19 September 2024. Data Transparency Events offer you the chance to gain knowledge and experience from a wide data transparency community, allowing you to come together with experts from a variety of companies and backgrounds. During this virtual event, presentations will be delivered across the three days in bitesize chunks from 15:00-17:30 (GMT). There will also be a panel discussion and Q&A session focused on the day's themes.
The full event agenda can be found here.
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- What is the true cost of adopting open-source tooling for clinical trial data analysis?
- Can the industry fund open-source?
This Forum will be taking place over Zoom on 13 September at 15:00-16:00 (BST) / 10:00-11:00 (EDT).
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| Community Forum: Regulatory Landscape of AI/ML in DHTs (Current Landscape, Knowledge Gaps, Best Practices for Regulatory Submissions, Challenges of Regulating AI) |
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The Emerging Trends & Technologies Working Group is hosting its second Community Forum of the year, Regulatory Landscape of AI/ML in DHTs (Current Landscape, Knowledge Gaps, Best Practices for Regulatory Submissions, Challenges of Regulating AI). We will be hearing from both FDA and Pfizer speakers, who will be looking at how Digital Healthcare Technologies (DHTs) show significant potential for enhancing data acquisition in clinical trials by enabling objective and accurate data collection. Examples of DHTs include wearable devices – sensors, smartwatches, fitness trackers – that continuously monitor vital signs, physical activity, sleep patterns, and medication adherence. However, the emergence of DHTs also raises regulatory-related questions. In this PHUSE Community Forum, we will discuss the development of digitally derived measures (clinical outcome assessments and biomarkers) and germane regulatory policies from the perspectives of government and industry experts. This Community Forum will be taking place over Zoom on 25 September at 13:30-14:45 (BST) / 8:00-90:40 (EDT). |
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The Quality and Reusability of Real World Data project within the Real World Evidence Working Group has published its third Blog Post, RWD: The FDA’s Guidance on Assessing Registry Data to Support Regulatory Decision-Making. This Blog will explore the main messages in the regulatory guidance, what challenges we foresee in applying it, and how registry data can be used in regulatory applications.
You can learn more about this project and read their previous blogs here.
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The AE Groupings in Safety (AEGiS) project within the Safety Analytics Working Group has produced a White Paper, 'Utilization of Adverse Event Groupings in Clinical Trial Safety Assessment' This document outlines why using standard AE groupings for queries is key to understanding a drug's safety profile, discusses some assumptions underlying use of standard queries for estimation and outlines the benefits of standard queries when available. When standard queries are not available but detailed analysis of a specific medical condition is needed, this document recommends a process to develop and maintain a custom query that can be replicated by regulatory authorities.
Please provide your comments by emailing workinggroups@phuse.global. Closing date for comments: 6 September.
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Community Forum: Capturing the Patients Voice Through Lived Experience Across Diaries and Social Media 23 April 9:00-10:00 (EDT) / 14:00-15:00 (BST) / 15:00-16:00 (CEST)
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The Data Transparency Working Group invites abstract submissions for its upcoming multi‑day virtual event, taking place 15–17 September 2026 at 10:00–12:30 (EDT) / 15:00–17:30 (BST) / 16:00–18:30 (CEST). The event will focus on the evolving landscape of clinical data transparency, including approaches to data sharing, anonymisation, governance and enabling responsible access to clinical data. Focus your submission on these central themes and submit an abstract by 8 May to contribute to the discussion. Click here for more information.
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Real World Data Autumn Event – Call For Speakers | ||
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We’re excited to announce Call for Speakers for the Real World Evidence Working Group’s second multi‑day virtual event is now open! Taking place 30 September – 1 October 2026, from 09:00–11:30 (EDT) / 14:00–16:30 (BST) / 15:00–17:30 (CEST). Submit your abstract by 8 May for the chance to present. Focus your submission on these central themes:
Click here for more information.
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The Integration of Omics Data into Clinical Drug Development project within the Emerging Trends & InnovationWorking Group has published a new White Paper titled “Capturing Computational Workflows in Clinical Trials with BioCompute” This white paper explores how the BioCompute framework can transform the way computational workflows are captured and communicated in clinical trials. As bioinformatics analyses become increasingly complex, consistent and transparent documentation is essential for reproducibility and regulatory confidence. Through practical case studies, the paper demonstrates how BioCompute enables structured, auditable workflows across diverse data types, including omics and imaging, while supporting more efficient collaboration and regulatory submissions. |
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The RWD Guideline for Programming and Analysis Processes Project within the Real World Evidence Working Group has published a new White Paper. This paper offers practical guidance for statistical programmers on applying real‑world data (RWD) to produce regulatory‑grade real‑world evidence (RWE), covering study design, data fitness, governance, ethics, vendor engagement, bias management, and regulatory submission considerations. |
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Real World Evidence – Calling For Feedback |
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The Quality and Reusability of Real World Data Project within the Real World Evidence Working Group has produced a White Paper ‘Real-World Data Reliability and Integrity: Ensuring Real-World Data is Fit for Use for Regulatory Submissions’. This White Paper focuses on the usability of real-world data sources for regulatory submission purposes. To assess the fit for use of this data, we need to assess the relevance and the reliability of the data. Please provide your comments by emailing workinggroups@phuse.global. Closing date for comments: 24 April 2026. |
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If you would like to get involved in a PHUSE Working Group Project, please explore the projects via the Volunteer Board and contact the PHUSE Office on workinggroups@phuse.global to express your interest. |
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Working Group Report: Includes project updates, recent and upcoming deliverables and future plans for each Working Group. | |
Monthly Mailings: The monthly newsletter. Here you will find a full update from each month of the year, easily accessible and divided into key areas of PHUSE. | |
PHUSE Blogs: Fancy a quick read? A blog is a perfect way to catch up on all things Working Groups. Get the lowdown on the latest events from across the globe and stay updated on industry topics brought to you by industry professionals. |
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Initiate and lead a new project under the PHUSE Working Groups umbrella. The new project must address problems of significant relevance to computational science related to drug, biological and device development and must meet all of the guidelines for projects within the collaboration, including the following mandatory requirements:
New projects can be submitted anytime during the year, click here to submit. |