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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Health
Julia Musto

FDA names a new vaccine chief. He is a vocal critic of the agency

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has tapped Dr. Vinay Prasad to lead the agency’s Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, which oversees vaccines, blood supply, and gene therapies.

Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary wrote on X that he would bring “the kind of scientific rigor, independence, and transparency” that is needed.

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