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FDA Direct

U.S. Food and Drug Administrationwww.fda.gov
Commissioner Makary and other members of FDA leadership, as well as guests, engage in timely and frank discussions to bring you an inside look at the current happenings at the FDA.
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Episodes

FDA Direct: The Power of Real-Time Clinical Trials

Commissioner Makary joins FDA’s Chief AI Officer Jeremy Walsh and two industry leaders to discuss the advancement of real-time clinical trials, which can accelerate drug development and help the agency make decisions more efficiently.

Apr 29, 202647 min

FDA Direct: Combating Rare Diseases at the FDA

Join FDA Commissioner Marty Makary and Director of the Office of the Secretariat Elisabeth Armstrong as they talk with FDA Chief of Staff Jim Traficant about the impact rare disease has had on his life, and how his lived experiences are contributing to innovation at the FDA.

Feb 23, 202633 min

FDA Direct: Catching Up on Agency Reforms

Listen as we discuss new CDER leadership, how CDER & CBER will collaborate to bring more consistency to reviews, and the action we took on HRT this week.

Nov 13, 202530 min

FDA Direct: Sounding the Alarm on 7-OH

Today’s FDA Direct focuses on 7-OH, a dangerous opioid found in candies, gummies, drink mixes, and even ice cream cones sold at vape shops across the country. The conversation also touches upon ultra processed foods & food dyes.

Aug 01, 202533 min

FDA Direct: 100 Days of Science, Common Sense and Radical Transparency

It’s been 100 days since the new FDA Commissioner took the helm — now it’s time to answer your questions and share what’s been going on behind the scenes. In this episode, we break down how science, common sense, and transparency are shaping the FDA’s work every day.

Jul 11, 202549 min

FDA Direct: An Eye on CDRH: Regulating for a New Era of Medical Devices

Explore the evolving landscape of medical device regulation with FDA's CDRH head, Michelle Tarver. Learn about recent approvals like an Alzheimer's blood test and the impact of devices like continuous glucose monitors on patient empowerment. The discussion covers the strategic vision for bringing healthcare into the home using devices, efforts to modernize internal review processes with AI, and how programs like breakthrough designation accelerate novel technologies while maintaining safety standards.

Jun 24, 202517 min

FDA Direct: This Week at the FDA!

This Week in FDA Direct: Highlights include the FDA’s AI rollout, the discussions from the Infant Formula Expert Panel, insights from the Cell and Gene Therapy Roundtable, and takeaways from our first CEO Forum. Stay informed with the discussions shaping the future of public health and innovation.

Jun 06, 202536 min

FDA Direct: Live from the FDA! – What We’re Working On at FDA

FDA Commissioner Makary sits down for a conversation with the newly appointed director of the Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER) Dr. Vinayak “Vinay” Kashyap Prasad and Sanjula Jain-Nagpal, Associate Director of Policy & Research Strategy, Office of the Commissioner (OC).

May 08, 202523 min
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