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FDA Biologics Chief Resigns Amid Vaccine Safety Concerns

3/29/2025

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Dr. Peter Marks has stepped down as the director of the FDA's Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, citing pressure from Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Marks' resignation has sparked alarm among health experts, who fear for the future of vaccine safety and public health in light of Kennedy's contentious policies and staffing decisions.

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Dr. Peter Marks has stepped down as the director of the FDA's Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, citing pressure from Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Marks' resignation has sparked alarm among health experts, who fear for the future of vaccine safety and public health in light of Kennedy's contentious policies and staffing decisions.