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The Innovative Medicines Initiative: an engine for regulatory science

Nature Reviews Drug Discovery volume 14, pages 1–2 (2015)Cite this article

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Since its launch in 2008, the Innovative Medicines Initiative has catalysed the formation of many consortia to address challenges in drug development and regulation. As it moves into its second phase, we highlight key outcomes so far and the lessons learned.

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  1. Innovative Medicines Initiative, Brussels, B-1060, Belgium

    Michel Goldman & Nathalie Seigneuret

  2. European Medicines Agency, 30 Churchill Place, Canary Wharf, London, E14 5EU, UK

    Hans-Georg Eichler

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Michel Goldman and Nathalie Seigneuret are appointed by the Innovative Medicines Initiative (IMI). Hans-Georg Eichler is a member of the IMI Scientific Committee and is appointed by the European Medicines Agency, which is a partner of some IMI consortia.

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Goldman, M., Seigneuret, N. & Eichler, HG. The Innovative Medicines Initiative: an engine for regulatory science. Nat Rev Drug Discov 14, 1–2 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1038/nrd4520

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