Posted by Michael Wonder on 24 Jun 2020
The new Janet: the FDA turns to a quiet problem-solver who brings expertise — and a little controversy
23 June 2020 - Janet Woodcock, one of the FDA’s most powerful regulators, has an almost mythic reputation and an outsized personality to match.
For years, rumours have swirled: Who could possibly succeed her?
Now, it seems, there’s an answer to that question: The FDA official who has been tapped to step into Woodcock’s role for at least a temporary stint is a relative newcomer — and until now, a relatively quiet, low-profile presence at an agency that has been thrust into the spotlight amid the coronavirus pandemic.
