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STAT+: Vinay Prasad named chief medical and science officer at FDA
Vinay Prasad is taking on several big roles at the FDA, solidifying his position as a top advisor to Commissioner Marty Makary.
WASHINGTON — Vinay Prasad will now hold three separate jobs at the Food and Drug Administration, solidifying his position as a top advisor to Commissioner Marty Makary.
Prasad will serve as the agency’s Chief Medical and Scientific Officer, in addition to leading the center that regulates vaccines, gene therapies, and the blood supply, according to an internal memo obtained by STAT. Traditionally, the agency’s chief scientist and chief medical officer have been two distinct roles.
“In this capacity, he will serve as a trusted advisor to the FDA Commissioner and other senior officials on cross-cutting and emerging medical and scientific issues impacting regulatory science and public health,” Makary wrote in the memo announcing the news to staff. The agency didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment.
