CBER

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CBER
Stands forCenter for Biologics Evaluation and Research
CategoriesMedical

CBER stands for Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, a medical research abbreviation.

FDA center that regulates vaccines, blood and blood products, cellular and gene therapies, tissues and allergenic products. It reviews clinical trials and approvals for these products and monitors their safety.

Example: CBER approved the CAR-T therapy for a new lymphoma indication.

Usage notes

CBER co-manages the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System with the CDC. Its Office of Therapeutic Products reviews cell and gene therapies, a rapidly growing area. Pronounced "SEE-ber".

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  • CDER – Center for Drug Evaluation and Research
  • CEA – Cost-effectiveness analysis
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  • CITI – Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative
  • COI – Conflict of interest
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This entry is for general education and is not medical advice. Abbreviation use varies between institutions; always confirm in context.