The recent shooting at the CDC headquarters has left many in shock and mourning the loss of a police officer. The tragedy has cast a dark shadow over the normally light-hearted atmosphere of the agency. Our condolences go out to the family and loved ones of the officer who lost his life in the line of duty.
In other news, Vinay Prasad is making a return to lead the FDA’s biologics center after a brief hiatus. His departure from the agency two weeks ago was surrounded by tensions related to a gene therapy product. Lizzy Lawrence reported over the weekend that Prasad’s return is almost seamless, as if he was never gone.
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