Center of Excellence in Regulatory Science and Innovation (M-CERSI)

About M-CERSI

M-CERSI is an FDA-sponsored center at the Baltimore and College Park campuses of the University of Maryland, under the coordination of FDA Office of Regulatory Science and Innovation (ORSI). View our introductory presentation to learn more.

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AI & ML Workshop

On Friday, February 17, 2023, the FDA and M-CERSI hosted a workshop titled "Application of Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning for Precision Medicine."

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2023 M-CERSI Competition

The 2023 "America's Got Regulatory Science Talent" Competition took place on Monday, February 6th, at the University of Maryland, Baltimore.

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Drug Efficacy in Obesity

On Wednesday, November 9, the FDA and M-CERSI hosted a workshop on drug efficacy and safety in obesity. Video and presentation files are now available for public access.

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Past Events

Download presentations, audio, and video from past M-CERSI workshops, such as the Predictive Immunogenicity for Better Clinical Outcomes workshop, or the Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) workshop.

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annual M-CERSI talent competitions celebrated since 2013

America's Got Regulatory Science Talent

Each year, M-CERSI hosts the "America's Got Regulatory Science Talent" competition, through which students are invited to meet with FDA staff to discuss their project proposals.

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2,664+

total participants in M-CERSI monthly lectures

M-CERSI Monthly Lectures

M-CERSI hosts monthly lectures on topics ranging from "Patient Understanding of Medical Products" to “The Immune Properties of Natural and Synthetic DNA.”

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10,297+

participants in M-CERSI Exchange Award Conferences

M-CERSI Science Exchange Award Conferences

Science Exchange conferences tackle topics ranging from Drug Development in Pediatric Heart Failure to Building the National Evaluation System for Medical Devices.

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News & Events

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Dec 5, 2023

Jim Polli Appointed MPower Professor

M-CERSI co-director Jim Polli was named an MPower Professor by the University of Maryland Strategic...

Jun 9, 2023

M-CERSI signs MOU with Korean Regulatory Science Center

May 5, 2023

2023 Winners of the America's Got Regulatory Science Talent...

Apr 6, 2023

M-CERSI and Korea's Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS)...

Feb 16, 2023

Center of Excellence in Regulatory Science and Innovation (M-CERSI)

About M-CERSI

M-CERSI is an FDA-sponsored center at the Baltimore and College Park campuses of the University of Maryland, under the coordination of FDA Office of Regulatory Science and Innovation (ORSI). View our introductory presentation to learn more.

AI & ML Workshop

On Friday, February 17, 2023, the FDA and M-CERSI hosted a workshop titled "Application of Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning for Precision Medicine."

2023 M-CERSI Competition

The 2023 "America's Got Regulatory Science Talent" Competition took place on Monday, February 6th, at the University of Maryland, Baltimore.

Drug Efficacy in Obesity

On Wednesday, November 9, the FDA and M-CERSI hosted a workshop on drug efficacy and safety in obesity. Video and presentation files are now available for public access.

Past Events

Download presentations, audio, and video from past M-CERSI workshops, such as the Predictive Immunogenicity for Better Clinical Outcomes workshop, or the Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) workshop.

News & Events

Jim Polli Appointed MPower Professor

M-CERSI signs MOU with Korean Regulatory Science Center

2023 Winners of the America's Got Regulatory Science Talent...

M-CERSI and Korea's Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS)...

Clinical Lab Scientists Win 11th “America’s Got Regulatory...