RFK ally confirms she was fired by FDA: ‘I learned so much and leave with no regrets’
Dr. Tracy Beth Hoeg has been removed from her role as the FDA's acting drug center director. Her departure follows a series of leadership changes at the agency, including the resignation of FDA Commissioner Marty Makary. Hoeg, who had been involved in scrutinizing the safety of various therapies, expressed that she leaves with no regrets after her time at the FDA.
- ▪Dr. Tracy Beth Hoeg was fired from her position leading the FDA's drug program.
- ▪She was replaced by Dr. Mike Davis, who previously served as deputy director.
- ▪Hoeg's removal is part of a broader shake-up at the FDA, which has seen multiple leadership changes recently.
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A Food and Drug Administration official involved in scrutinizing the safety of antidepressants, COVID-19 vaccines and other widely used therapies has been removed from her role leading the agency’s drug program.Recommended Video Dr. Tracy Beth Hoeg will be replaced as FDA’s acting drug center director by Dr. Mike Davis, who has been serving as deputy director, according to an email sent to agency staff Friday that was obtained by The Associated Press. Hoeg said in a social media post late Friday that she was “fired,” from the agency, adding: “I learned so much and leave with no regrets.” Hoeg’s departure is the latest in an ongoing shake-up at the powerful regulatory agency. FDA Commissioner Marty Makary resigned earlier in the week, and Dr.
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