America's Got Regulatory Science Talent
The annual America’s Got Regulatory Science Talent Student Competition provides an opportunity for students from across the University of Rochester to compete for a chance to present their regulatory science ideas at the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Teams of students develop and present a proposed solution to a current area of need related to regulatory science, the science of developing new tools, standards, and approaches to assess the safety, efficacy, quality, and performance of FDA-regulated products.
Goals
The America's Got Regulatory Science Talent competition is part of a broader initiative to increase awareness and interest in regulatory science among young scientists. Each year, the UR CTSI hosts the competition in collaboration with the University of Rochester Center for Medical Technology and Innovation and the University of Maryland Center of Excellence in Regulatory Science and Innovation (M-CERSI). Students in the local competitions at UR CTSI and M-CERSI vie for the chance to present their ideas on how to overcome a set of regulatory science challenges or address one of the FDA’s priority regulatory science areas to key personnel at the FDA.
Joan Adamo, Ph.D., Director of the Office of Regulatory Support, Function Leader for Regulatory Knowledge and Support, and Co-leader of the Digital Health and Regulatory Science Core
joan_adamo@urmc.rochester.edu
(585) 275-0742
How to Apply
- Request an FDA advisor: While it is not required to have a faculty or FDA advisor for this project, it is strongly suggested that you consult with faculty familiar with the scientific and regulatory issues in the field of your proposal. If you would like assistance in being paired with a faculty or FDA advisor, contact us at researchhelp@urmc.rochester.edu. Keep in mind that material presented should be non-confidential.
- Select FDA focus areas: Review the FDA Focus Areas of Regulatoy Science Reportand select up to three focus areas that apply to your proposed solution.
- Submit a completed entry form.
Eligibility
All full-time and part-time students (e.g., undergraduate, professional, graduate) at the University of Rochester are eligible.
- A team can consist of one to four students.
- Each team member must contribute to the proposed solution or the presentation.
- The presentation must be five minutes in duration or less and may utilize AV materials. Creativity is strongly encouraged!
- Each presentation will be followed by two minutes of Q&A.
- Presentations should aim to have high regulatory impact.
Cost
There is no cost to participate in this competition. Winners’ travel costs to visit the FDA are covered by the UR CTSI.
Current Competition
For 2023, the FDA has particularly expressed interest in proposed solutions that utilize data science techniques. Students should consult the 2022 Advancing Regulatory Science Plan and the August 2011 Strategic Plan for Regulatory Science to guide their proposed solution.
Schedule
| Date & Time |
Session |
Location |
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12/6/23
12-2 p.m.
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America’s Got Regulatory Science Talent Student Competition |
Helen Wood Hall, Room 1W-509
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| 5/17/24 |
Local winners present their proposed solutions to the FDA |
FDA Headquarters in Silver Spring, MD
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Presentation Evaluation
Each presentation (~5 minutes in length) will be evaluated by a panel of judges from the University of Rochester and local industry for the proposed solution and presentation quality. Elements of proposed solution include novelty and potential significance. Short-term feasibility is a plus, but not a requirement. Elements of presentation quality include verbal communication, visual communication, impact of any AV materials or demonstrations, as well as Q&A responses.
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