HBD is an international effort to develop global clinical trials and address regulatory barriers that may be impediments to timely device approvals.

"Harmonization by Doing," commonly known as HBD, is an international effort to develop global clinical trials and address regulatory barriers that may be impediments to timely device approvals. This process is a cooperative effort to move both Japan and the U.S. toward international regulatory harmonization.

What's New
July 3,2013 New
The online registration for HBD East 2013 Think tank Meeting has beenclosed. Thank you very much for your registration.On or after 3rd July, please register on site.
July 2,2013 New
Presentation Materials of HBD East 2013 Think Tank Meeting(Password required)
APRIL 26,2013
HBD East 2013 Think tank Meeting will convene on July 9-10,2013 in Tokyo, Japan.
May 2, 2011
For HBD 2011 Think Tank Meeting, we will refund the application fee paid in full by bank transfer. Please allow us to inform you of the procedure by email. Thank you for your cooperation.
March 14, 2011
HBD East 2011 Think Tank Meeting has been canceled.
March 4, 2011
Registration deadline has been extended until Wednesday, March 9.
January 28, 2011
Registration for HBD East 2011 Think Tank Meeting Opens.
December 21, 2010
HBD East Think Tank Meeting will convene on March 16-17, 2011 in Tokyo, Japan. For more information, click here.
JUNE 3,2009
The 3rd HBD(Harmonization By Doing)Meeting will convene on July 16-17,2009 at FDA headquarters in White Oak,MD
APRIL 30,2009
Summary of HBD East 2008 Think tank Meeting