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Oncologist who served as FDA’s chief medical officer, top vaccine official departs agency
A controversial hematologist-oncologist who joined FDA this spring and quickly became its top regulator has left the ...
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IGNYTE Trial Investigators Press FDA to Reconsider Replimune CRL Amid Promising Melanoma Data, Leadership Shakeup
Following a complete response letter rejecting accelerated approval for RP1 in advanced melanoma, IGNYTE trial investigators are urging the FDA to reevaluate the therapy’s robust survival data, just ...
Top FDA Official’s Surprise Departure Means More Uncertainty for Biotech
A spokesperson for the Department of Health and Human Services confirmed that Dr. Vinay Prasad, who led the FDA’s Center for ...
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Prasad’s FDA exit may accelerate cell and gene therapy approvals
Analysts say the departure of the CBER head may alleviate overhang in the cell and gene therapy space. Vinay Prasad, head of the Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER) at the US Food and ...
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Vinay Prasad’s ouster leaves biotech guessing at FDA direction
The abrupt exit of the former CBER director, who quickly made his mark at the agency with several high-profile and ...
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Vinay Prasad’s FDA Departure Follows Controversy Over Drug Rejections
The FDA’s top vaccine and gene therapy official resigned amid heightened scrutiny over recent drug approval decisions and ...
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STAT breaks down the confusing, heartbreaking Sarepta saga
In the latest episode of STATus Report, Alex Hogan breaks down the confusing, heartbreaking saga of Sarepta and its gene ...
InnovationRx: Trump’s EU Tariff Deal Will Add $13 Billion To Drug Costs
In this week’s edition of InnovationRx, we look at Halle Berry’s menopause startup, Ambience Healthcare’s $243 million ...
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FDA’s Top Regulator Is Out Amid MAHA Backlash Over Blocking Access to a $3.2 Million Per Dose Therapy for Rare Disorder in Boys
Vinay Prasad, who came under fire from patient advocacy groups and Laura Loomer, is gone after less than three months on the ...
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Exit Stage Right: With Prasad Out, Analysts Hope for More Traditional Replacement
As analysts parsed news of Vinay Prasad’s ouster, worries over drug approval delays, cell and gene therapy impacts and more ...
What's Going On With Sarepta, Capricor And Other Gene Therapy Stocks On Wednesday?
Vinay Prasad exits FDA's biologics division following pressure over Sarepta's Elevidys approval and regulatory controversies.
Sarepta, Replimmune, Capricor rise as FDA’s biologics head departs
Sarepta (NASDAQ:SRPT) stock, Replimune (NASDAQ:REPL) stock and Capricor (CAPR) stock surge as FDA's biologics head exits abruptly. Read more here.