Turmoil at the FDA: A Leadership Vacuum Exposed The latest upheaval at the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has raised concerns about the future of America's food safety and drug regulation agency.
The departure of top regulators, including Tracy Beth Høeg as acting head of the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER), follows a series of high profile resignations.
The FDA's leadership vacuum has been brewing for months, with several key departures in recent weeks. Marty Makary, the former commissioner, resigned on Tuesday, followed by his allies and staff members.