STAT+: At a time of tumult at FDA, a former commissioner is hopeful it’s on a better path

Summary: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has been going through a tough time lately, with many important workers leaving. However, former FDA boss David Kessler thinks things are finally looking up. Speaking at a recent event, he said he has high hopes for the new acting leader, Kyle Diamantas. Even though Diamantas is a lawyer and not a medical doctor like most past FDA bosses, Kessler believes he will help steady the agency because he really understands how the rules and processes work.

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