Author Archives: Wayne Pines

The Value of Biotech to Health Care

During an appearance on BioCentury This Week, a weekly Sunday morning show about biotechnology, I discussed the need for the biotech industry to demonstrate the value of its products. I also urged support for FDA to be well-funded as it addresses its ever expanding challenges. Click on the image below to watch the clip:
Posted on December 16, 2010 By Wayne Pines
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New FDA Enforcement Policy

Posted by Wayne PinesFDA Commissioner Hamburg today set forth a vigorous new enforcement policy for the agency.  She said: “The FDA must be vigilant, the FDA must be strategic, the FDA must be quick, and the FDA must be visible.”Hamburg’s intent was to turn around the perception that FDA no longer is an aggressive, strict [...]
Posted on August 6, 2009 By Wayne Pines
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Who’s the Next FDA Commissioner

Posted by Wayne Pines It is no surprise that President Obama will name Dr. Margaret (Peggy) Hamburg as FDA Commissioner-designate.  Her name has been mentioned as a likely candidate after concerns were expressed about the industry connections of candidate Dr. Rob Califf from Duke, and about the experience of Baltimore City Health Commissioner Joshua Sharfstein, who [...]
Posted on March 12, 2009 By Wayne Pines
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