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Jake Beecroft predicts that achieving an Australia-like accelerated first-in-human trial system in the US will require an act of Congress.

On Biotech Hangout · unverified speaker · Biotech Hangout · Aug 7, 2026

“in order for that to, you know, for us to get to a full Australia like system, the a track system that they use for accelerated first in human, trials and direct IRB submissions. It's gonna require an act of congress”

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Whether Congress passes legislation enabling an Australia-style A-track system for accelerated first-in-human trials and direct IRB submissions

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