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FDA's New Acting Director Faces Credibility Concerns

12/8/2025

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  • Dr. Tracy Beth Høeg was named acting director of FDA's Center for Drug Evaluation and Research.
  • Senior FDA officials fear her lack of experience in drug reviews and trials could damage credibility.
  • Høeg has advocated for stricter COVID vaccine guidelines and questioned the U.S. vaccination schedule.
  • Critics, including former FDA leaders, say her proposed changes undermine vaccine safety.
  • Her leadership follows abrupt resignations at the FDA, signaling management instability.