In Silico Modeling and Simulation for Diabetes Therapy

Ethical and Regulatory Challenges in In Silico Modeling

Author(s): Darshna M. Joshi*, Hardik Bhatt* and Himanshu K. Patel *

Pp: 99-124 (26)

DOI: 10.2174/9798898813635126010010

* (Excluding Mailing and Handling)

Abstract

This chapter presents several significant arguments and goes into extensive detail about the ethical and regulatory issues. It also describes how conducting and marketing clinical studies is impacted by treating in silico models. Complex biological systems and the impact of various therapies throughout the course of the disease can be assessed with the use of in silico models. Because of this, it is crucial to uphold both legal compliance and the necessary code. Several important ethical principles that must be upheld are also taken into consideration, such as autonomy, informed consent, and privacy preservation. How models adhere to the regulatory concerns and remedies mandated by the FDA and EMA is also covered. The role of modeling in the safe and dependable design of medications and equipment is further highlighted by various techniques. Finally, it is emphasized how crucial it is to adhere to the set standards in order to win patients' faith in the model's actual use.


Keywords: Diabetes, In silico, Ethical issues, Regulatory guidelines, Personalized treatment, Standardization, FDA, EMA.