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Regulatory affairs has undergone significant transformation in 50 years.

Join RAPS in celebrating its 50th anniversary. Throughout the year, we’ll reflect on how our profession has evolved into a driving force for innovation—bridging healthcare products with the patients who rely on them.

Take part in celebrating this milestone and join the conversation shaping the next era of regulatory affairs.

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Celebrating Regulatory Trailblazers

In 2026, we’re celebrating 50 years of regulatory affairs by recognizing 50 outstanding regulatory professionals.

All submissions are reviewed by the Nominating Committee.

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This Week's Recognition: Marcelo Antunes

Marcelo Antunes has served the regulatory profession as a RAPS volunteer, RAPS Brazil Local Networking Group leader, consultant, and expert committee member. In addition to his work as an independent consultant, Marcelo has served as a harmonised standards consultant with the European Commission, chair of committee CE 03.066.01 of the Brazilian National Committee of IEC on safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use, and an expert member of several ISO working groups. Marcelo also helped translate the RAPS Regulatory Competency Framework into Portuguese.

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