Vinay Prasad, the former leader of the FDA’s biologics center and chief medical and scientific officer, has recently left his position in a surprising turn of events. This sudden departure has raised questions and sparked interest in the health and medical community.
My colleague Brittany Trang has calculated that Prasad’s tenure at the FDA lasted fewer than eight “Scaramuccis,” with a Scaramucci being a measurement typically assumed to be 11 days. The dedicated STAT team, especially Lizzy Lawrence, worked tirelessly on FDA reporting this week to uncover the details surrounding Prasad’s exit. For more information or tips, you can reach out to John Wilkerson at John.Wilkerson@statnews.com or through Signal at John_Wilkerson.07.
Prasad’s fall from grace at the FDA is a significant event that has captured the attention of many. His role as a key figure in the agency’s biologics center and as the chief medical and scientific officer made his departure unexpected and impactful. Lizzy Lawrence has delved into the story of Prasad’s sudden exit, shedding light on the circumstances surrounding his downfall.
For the full story on Vinay Prasad’s departure and the events leading up to it, you can continue to STAT+ to access the complete coverage. Stay tuned for more updates and insights into this developing story as we uncover more details and implications of Prasad’s exit from the FDA.
