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Dr. Vinay Prasad Takes Helm at FDA Center

5/6/2025

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Dr. Vinay Prasad steps into the role of director at the FDA's Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, succeeding Dr. Peter Marks. Known for his critical stance on the FDA's COVID-19 vaccine strategies, Prasad is determined to bring a renewed focus on scientific integrity and transparency, following Marks' controversial removal by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

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Dr. Vinay Prasad steps into the role of director at the FDA's Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, succeeding Dr. Peter Marks. Known for his critical stance on the FDA's COVID-19 vaccine strategies, Prasad is determined to bring a renewed focus on scientific integrity and transparency, following Marks' controversial removal by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.