Meet
Kelly L. George

Kelly George supports clients in navigating the regulatory strategy and FDA policy environment for products in the space of drugs, biologics, and medical devices.

Trained as a peptide chemist, she provides in-depth technical knowledge to guide clients by translating technical information into clear strategic policy responses.

Prior to joining Avalere, Kelly focused on pipeline technologies in pre-FDA approval phases of development at the Innovation Institute. Prior to that, she worked as a scientific consultant with Fourth River Solutions where she focused on business strategy development and in-depth market analysis on medical devices.

Kelly has a PhD in peptide chemistry from the University of Pittsburgh and a BS in biology from James Madison University.

Authored Content

January 16, 2020 | Insights & Analysis > Federal & State Policy

FDA’s Priorities and Approach for Homeopathic Drug Products
On October 24, the FDA released a draft guidance describing the intended risk-based approach for regulatory actions toward homeopathic drug products marketed in the United States without the required FDA approval. The FDA has not approved a single homeopathic product thus far. The agency is currently restructuring its enforcement and regulatory priorities in this space.
January 15, 2020 | Insights & Analysis > Federal & State Policy

Device Regulation Modernization Efforts Continue to Accelerate
The Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) efforts to modernize medical device oversight in the agency’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) have continued with the release of multiple draft and final guidances in 2019, as well as a plan for additional releases in 2020.
December 18, 2019 | Insights & Analysis > Value-Based Care

FDA Launches Global Platform of CURE ID Application
A new FDA resource is available to identify drug candidates for additional study and serve as a resource to shape medical decisions.
November 11, 2019 | Insights & Analysis > Federal & State Policy

Where We Stand with Generic Drug Approvals and Authorized Generics in 2019
Patient access to high-quality, low-cost generic drugs continues to increase, due to a record number of generic approvals by the FDA in fiscal year 2019.
October 24, 2019 | Insights & Analysis > Federal & State Policy

Bolstering Patient Access: FDA’s Project Orbis Attains First Joint International Drug Approval
New call center also supports investigational requests.
September 5, 2019 | Insights & Analysis > Federal & State Policy

Avalere Experts Discuss 2020 Regulatory Changes to the Insulin Market
On August 6, Avalere’s regulatory experts published an article in BioDrugs highlighting upcoming regulatory changes for insulin.