April Highlights at IAA

It’s been a productive month at Interface Analysis Associates (IAA), filled with impactful studies, industry milestones, and thought leadership across the human factors landscape.

Study Highlights

• We conducted a formative study of a dry powder inhaler with teen users—both independently and in parent-teen dyads.
• Simultaneously, we ran a formative study of a prefilled syringe designed for intramuscular injection.
• While those were underway, we continued progress on a comparative use human factors (CUHF) study of a GLP-1 drug, supporting a generic ANDA submission.

Additional Project Milestones

• Developed a new Instructions for Use (IFU)
• Evaluated a next-generation autoinjector
• Finalized a human factors validation protocol

FDA Approval Highlights

Special congratulations to argenx on receiving FDA approval of their prefilled syringe for the treatment of gMG and CIDP. This achievement reflects not only the dedication of the development team, but also the valuable contributions of the many study participants who took part in sessions across the country.

Congratulations to Satsuma Pharmaceuticals on receiving FDA approval for Atzumi, their nasal powder for the acute treatment of migraine.

Both approvals underscore the impact of innovation, collaboration, and patient-centered research.

Thought Leadership

Our Director & Founder, Dr. Anthony D. Andre, presented at the Healthcare Human Factors Symposium in Toronto. Dr. Andre participated in two expert panels, offering insights on FDA validation practices and cross-industry trends in medical device and pharmaceutical development.

Conclusion

As always, IAA is here to support your human factors needs—from early-stage research to FDA submission and market readiness. With 33 years of experience, we are proud to be a trusted partner in healthcare innovation.

Contact us to learn how we can help support your next project.

Anthony D. Andre, Ph.D., CPE is a leading expert in Human Factors, Usability, and Ergonomics. A past President, Titan and Fellow of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES) and a Fellow of the International Ergonomics Associates (IEA), Dr. Andre has held numerous leadership roles in the field.  

In 1993, Dr. Andre founded Interface Analysis Associates (IAA), a consulting firm specializing in designing and evaluating user experiences and interfaces for a wide range of products and industries with a current focus on drug delivery systems and medical devices. IAA has earned numerous prestigious awards, including the User-Centered Design Award. 

Dr. Andre is also a co-founder and Adjunct Professor in the Human Factors and Ergonomics Graduate Program at San Jose State University, where he has taught since 1993. Previously, he was a Principal Scientist at NASA, developing next-generation cockpit and air traffic control interfaces.   

He is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of the journal Human Factors in Healthcare and the Founder and Vice-Chair of the International Symposium on Human Factors and Ergonomics in Healthcare.