IQ Consortium News
2019 IQ Announces Development of Animal Care and Use Program Assessment Tools
January 24, 2019
Comprehensive and Abbreviated Assessment Tools for Partner Research Organization Animal Care and Use Programs Developed with input from CROs
Update on Joint IQ ALG/USP USP Workshop Enhanced Approaches for Analytical Procedure Lifecycle
January 24, 2019
IQ Co-promotes and participates in USP Workshop for Enhanced Approaches for Analytical Procedure Lifecycle (September 2018)
2019 IQ Symposium and Related Events Registration Now Open
December 13, 2018
Registration is Now Open for the 2019 IQ Symposium and Related Events
IQ Releases Case Studies on High-Impact Initiatives
December 12, 2018
IQ is preparing a series of case studies on high-impact initiatives led by IQ working groups. Three case studies are now available!
IQ Consortium Lean Stability and Risk-Based Predictive Stability Working Groups join forces at 2018
November 4, 2018
IQ Consortium Lean Stability and Risk-Based Predictive Stability Working Groups join forces at 2018 PharmSci 360
IQ Co-Sponsoring USP Workshop
July 30, 2018
IQ is co-sponsoring USP's upcoming workshop "Enhanced Approaches for Analytical Procedure Lifecycle: An Alternative to Traditional Validation."
IQ Tool Featured on Cover of Green Chemistry Journal
June 1, 2018
The iGAL developed by the IQ Green Chemistry Working Group has been featured on the cover of the May Issue of Green Chemistry.
Sucesso de IQ na ANVISA!
May 21, 2018
IQ DruSafe presents on ICH multidisciplinary safety guidelines at ANVISA Workshop in Brasilia
IQ 3Rs Leadership Group and AAALAC Issue Call for Applications for Global 3Rs Award
April 16, 2018
IQ and AAALAC Issue Call for Applications for Global 3Rs Award
IQ CPLG Pediatrics Working Group Publishes in CPT on Key Area for Pediatrics Product Development
February 9, 2018
IQ CPLG Pediatrics Working Group publishes important publication on pediatric medicines development and alternate/novel approaches for clinical trials
IQ DruSafe ICH M7 Implementation Focus Group Call for (Q)SAR Vendor Participation
January 31, 2018
IQ DruSafe seeking collaboration with (Q)SAR vendors as it considers ICH M7 implementation issues and challenges.
IQ API LG Small Molecules Impurities Working Group Publishes White Paper in AAPS PharmSciTech
January 31, 2018
The IQ API LG Small Molecules Impurities Working Group publishes, "Control Strategy for Small Molecule Impurities in Antibody-Drug Conjugates," in AAPS PharmSciTech.
IQ PAT Working Group hosts session at IFPAC
January 22, 2018
IQ PAT Working Group Hosts "Emerging Tools and Techniques and Their Impact Supporting Process Understanding" session at IFPAC
IQ Drug Metabolism QSP Working Group publishes in CPT Pharmacometrics & Systems Pharmacology
January 22, 2018
IQ Drug Metabolism QSP Working Group publishes in CPT Pharmacometrics & Systems Pharmacology
2017 IQ Symposium Report Now Available!
December 18, 2017
Download the 2017 IQ Consortium's Symposium Report to read about this year's speakers' talks and IQ's continued initiatives to bring innovation and quality to pharmaceutical development.
IQ 3Rs Leadership Group continues effort to modernize animal studies for improved clinical translata
December 1, 2017
IQ 3Rs Leadership Group continues effort to modernize animal studies for improved clinical translatability
The ALG Dissolution Working Group publishes in AAPS Journal.
November 30, 2017
The ALG Dissolution Working Group publishes article entitled "Approaches for Establishing Clinically Relevant Dissolution Specifications for Immediate Release Solid Oral Dosage Forms" in AAPS Journal.
2017 Global 3Rs Award Winners
November 13, 2017
IQ Consortium congratulates the 2017 winners of the Global 3Rs Award, a collaboration between IQ and AAALAC International.
2018 ASCPT/IQ Symposium & Workshop Announced!
October 24, 2017
Register now for the joint ASCPT/IQ Half-day Symposium and Workshop on Pediatric Drug Development: Challenges and Opportunities in Extrapolation - 21 March 2018 at the Annual ASCPT Meeting in Orlando
Allotrope Framework Released for Commercial Use
July 24, 2017
The first phase of the Allotrope Framework has been released for commercial use.
AQbD Working Group Publishes in PharmTech
April 3, 2017
The article presents the results of a survey on implementation of analytical quality by design concepts by small- and large- molecule companies.
2017 IQ Consortium Leadership Transition
December 13, 2016
IQ Says Thank You to Outgoing Chair 2014-2016, and Welcomes New Chair and Vice-Chair 2017-2019
A Deeper Shade of Green: Inspiring Sustainable Drug Manufacturing
November 23, 2016
The IQ Green Chemistry Working Group has published a new artice in Green Chemistry in collabortion with the ACS Green Chemistry Institute Pharmaceutical Roundtable.
2016 Global 3Rs Award Winners
November 21, 2016
View a summary here of the 2016 IQ/AAALAC Global 3Rs Award Winners
IQ Launches Drug Induced Liver Injury (DILI) Initiative
September 27, 2016
A new collaborative initiative was recently formed within the International Consortium for Innovation and Quality in Pharmaceutical Development (IQ) to tackle this challenge.
IQ Quantitative Systems Pharmacology (QSP) Working Group Call for Vendors
August 10, 2016
The IQ Quantitative Systems Pharmacology Working Group (a working group of the IQ Clinical Pharmacology Leadership Group) is issuing a public call for vendors.
Now Available - IQ Change Management in Development White Paper
August 9, 2016
IQ's Change Management Working Group has produced a white paper on how to implement a change management system in the clinical development phase of a product’s lifecycle.
IQ Forms New CMC Biologics Leadership Group
August 5, 2016
The IQ Consortium has formed an 11th Leadership Group to address CMC aspects of biologic development.
IQ Pediatric Workshop A Success
August 1, 2016
Leaders of the IQ Consortium Pediatric Working Group worked with the University of Maryland, FDA, EuPFI, and PDCO to organize a pediatric formulations workshop on June 8th and 9th.
Training Resource: Animal Welfare and the 3Rs (Replacement, Reduction, Refinement)- Sponsor and CRO
May 11, 2016
Access the 3Rs CRO Outreach Working Group Training Program
IQ and AAALAC Launch 2nd Annual Global 3Rs Award
April 11, 2016
The Global 3Rs Award recognizes significant innovative contributions toward the 3Rs of animal research to advance ethical science, by any researcher in academia or industry in any area of biology.
February 2016 Semi-Annual Update
February 5, 2016
Our February 2016 Semi-Annual Update is now available.
IQ and Osthus Announce Launch of IQ Database Framework
February 5, 2016
The Framework will accelerate data sharing activities that support the Consortium’s mission.
Q&A for ICH E14 Guideline Revised with Input from IQ
January 5, 2016
Q&A for "The Clinical Evaluation of QT/QTc Interval Prolongation and Proarrhythmic Potential For Non-Antiarrhythmic Drugs" revised.
Fall 2015 IQ Working Group Report Released
December 22, 2015
IQ's first Working Group Directory is now available.
2015 IQ Symposium Report Available
December 16, 2015
The 2015 IQ Symposium Report, presentations, and a recording of the Chairs' reflection session are now available.
Concert Pharmaceuticals Joins IQ
September 8, 2015
Concert Pharmaceuticals has become the newest member of the IQ Consortium.
IQ Consortium Welcomes Pierre Fabre Laboratories
September 3, 2015
Pierre Fabre Laboratories is the newest member of the IQ Consortium.
FDA, IQ, and Brookings Hold Meeting on Clinical Pharmacology
August 10, 2015
Seattle Genetics Joins IQ
July 15, 2015
Seattle Genetics has joined IQ, bringing the number of companies in the Consortium to 38.
Final Installment in API Starting Material Manuscript Series Published
June 22, 2015
The API Starting Material Working Group has published its third publication on starting material selection and justification.
IQ Announces Formation of Biologics Leadership Group
June 12, 2015
At its June meeting, the IQ Board of Directors endorsed formation of a CMC Biologics Leadership Group.
IQ Consortium and AAALAC International 2015 Global 3Rs Awards Program
May 21, 2015
The IQ Consortium has partnered with the Association for the Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care, International (AAALAC) to create a Global 3Rs Award Program.
New Orientation Program Launched
May 20, 2015
IQ has launched an online orientation program for participants.
Training Resource: Animal Welfare and the 3Rs (Replacement, Reduction, Refinement)- Sponsor and CRO
April 30, 2015
The CRO Outreach WG, an effort within the 3Rs LG, has developed a brief training program on managing and understanding the animal welfare and research implications of study design/timeline changes.
Presentation: IQ Consortium Initiatives with Respect to AQbD/Analytical Method Lifecycle Management
April 6, 2015
Mark Argentine presented IQ Consortium Initiatives with Respect to AQbD/Analytical Method Lifecycle Management as part of the morning workshop on “Recent Initiatives by FDA and Compendia" at Pittcon.
3Rs Special Topics Journal
March 30, 2015
A JAALAS Special Topics Journal on the 3Rs, edited by the IQ 3Rs Leadership Group, was published in March.
It’s Easy Being Green
March 25, 2015
The IQ Green Chemistry Working Group has been published in the March 2015 issue (#52) of Innovations in Pharmaceutical Technology.
Meet IQ’s 2015-6 Chair
March 16, 2015
We are proud to introduce IQ's new Chair for 2015-6, Dr. Steve King. Watch Dr. King's participant profile to hear more about him and how IQ has helped the pharmaceutical industry.
IQ Participant Profile Videos
March 15, 2015
In celebration of IQ's fifth year, we are releasing IQ Participant Profile videos throughout the year that share real interviews with IQ leaders about how IQ has impacted their job and their industry.
IQ QTc Working Group Completion
January 27, 2015
IQ QTc Working Group has completed their prospective study of QTc prolongation in early phase 1!
A Chair’s Reflection on 2014
January 16, 2015
Lewis Kinter, IQ's Past Chair for 2013-2014, has offered his reflections on IQ’s accomplishment and growth in 2014.
Recipients of Third Quarter IQ Member Recognition Award Announced!
December 24, 2014
Drs. Nick Thomson, John Orr, Letty Medina, and Scott Obach Received the Third Quarter IQ Member Recognition Award!
2014 IQ Consortium Annual Symposium Report and Presentations
October 17, 2014
Click to view the nine 2014 IQ Symposium Speaker Presentations given on October 9th, 2014.
IQ DruSafe members met jointly with BioSafe leadership and FDA Pharm Tox
September 5, 2014
Members discussed Adversity and the NOAEL in toxicology studies, Starting Dose for Ph1 Clinical studies, Emerging New Science, Non clinical requirements to support orphan drug development, etc.
NIH Announces SBIR Contract Solicitation for Enabling Technologies
August 28, 2014
The NIH has announced SBIR Contract Solicitations, including two for the development of enabling technologies.
IQ Semi-Annual Member Newsletter Vol. 1, Issue 1 (June 25, 2014)
June 27, 2014
We are pleased to present the IQ Consortium’s first newsletter update. This newsletter includes the latest exclusives on the accomplishments of the IQ Consortium.
New Initiatives at the IQ CMC Summit
June 25, 2014
On Wednesday, June 4, 2014, the IQ Consortium’s Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Control (CMC) Leadership Groups held its annual Summit in Philadelphia, PA.
PAT Article Selected As Editor’s Choice Article
June 19, 2014
A PAT Working Group article published in Organic Process Research & Development Industry Perspectives, has been selected as an ACS Editors' Choice article.
Recipients of First Quarterly IQ Member Recognition Award Announced!
June 13, 2014
Drs. Dale Martin and Margaret Faul Received the First Quarterly IQ Member Recognition Award!
IQ Webinar Covered in ACS Nexus Blog
May 21, 2014
The ACS Nexus Blog has published a story covering the April 25th Green Chemistry Webinar.
API Starting Material Working Group Manuscripts Published
May 5, 2014
The IQ API Starting Material has published two articles in Organic Process Research and Development.
GMP’s in Early Development Workshop a Success!
March 26, 2014
On February 4 and 5, the IQ GMP’s in Early Development Working Group sponsored a workshop on phase appropriate strategies for drug product manufacturing, analytical methods, stability, and specs.
Green Chemistry Working Group Featured in C&E News
March 24, 2014
“Recasting Regulatory Strategies To Enable Green Chemistry” discusses the IQ Working Group efforts to address regulatory challenges.
Call for Proposals: 2014 IQ Symposium Working Group Presentations
March 20, 2014
Call for Proposals: 2014 IQ Symposium Working Group Presentations
A Chair’s Reflection on 2013
February 27, 2014
Lewis Kinter, IQ's Chair for 2013-2014, has offered his reflections on 2013, which he viewed as "one of reflection, ingenuity, and continued achievement for the IQ Consortium".
Pharma Landscape 2020: 2013 IQ Symposium Video and Report
February 20, 2014
The complete 2013 IQ Symposium report and video series is now available.
IQ Joins EuPFI
January 29, 2014
This month, IQ joined the European Pediatric Formulation Initiative (EuPFI) to further efforts to promote global alignment on pediatric product development.
IQ Symposium 2013 Recognition Awards
December 16, 2013
Several individuals were recognized at the 2013 IQ Symposium in November for their outstanding contributions and commitment to the IQ Consortium.
IQ LinkedIn Group Launched!
November 13, 2013
We are proud to announce the launch of our IQ LinkedIn Group – a forum for promoting the achievements and events of the IQ groups.
The 7 Elements Required for an Effective Green Chemistry Program
November 1, 2013
IQ’s Green Chemistry Working Group published “The Seven Elements Required for an Effective Green Chemistry Program" in the Organic Process Research and Development Journal.
Drug Product Performance Characterization Survey Results Announced
October 28, 2013
Results show that while pharmaceutical companies and excipient suppliers often work together, there may be opportunities to better leverage each other’s technical knowledge and abilities.
Registration for Pharma Landscape 2020 Opened to All IQ Member Companies
September 24, 2013
Early registration is encouraged to secure your seat.
Program Announced for GMPs Workshop
September 24, 2013
IQ has announced the program for its upcoming workshop on GMPs in Early Development.
2012 IQ CMC Summit
July 11, 2013
The third annual CMC Summit was held July 10, 2013 in Philadelphia, PA.
“Therapeutic Protein Drug–Drug Interactions: Navigating the Knowledge Gaps” Published
June 25, 2013
"Therapeutic Protein Drug–Drug Interactions: Navigating the Knowledge Gaps" has been published in the AAPS journal.
IQ/FDA Clinical Pharmacology and Drug Metabolism Roundtable
June 25, 2013
IQ's Annual Roundtable with FDA's Office of Clinical Pharmacology and the IQ's DMPLG and CPLG was held June 24-25, 2013.
April 2012 IQ Consortium Board of Directors Meeting
April 8, 2013
IQ's Spring Board meeting took place in in Philadelphia, PA in early April, 2013.
A Chair’s Reflection on 2012
January 31, 2013
Terrence Tougas, IQ's Chair from 2010-2012, reflected on 2012 as "a time of exciting progress, accomplishments and opportunities" for IQ.
2012 IQ Symposium A Success
December 10, 2012
IQ's 2012 Symposium, "Innovatinve Approaches to Quality," held December 5th, 2012 was a successful event attended by approximately 200 participants.
New IQ Consortium Website Launched
November 19, 2012
In November 2012, IQ launched a new website designed to promote information sharing and collaboration.
GMPs in Early Development Series Published in Pharmaceutical Technology
November 5, 2012
The GMPs in Early Development Working Group authored a series of five position papers, published in Pharmaceutical Technology in 2012.
2012 IQ Symposium Program Announced
September 3, 2012
The theme of the 2012 IQ Symposium is "Innovative Approaches to Quality."
Allotrope Foundation Launched
June 4, 2012
In June 2012, the Allotrope Foundation was formed to develop and implement a fully open information standard for the analytical laboratory.