FDA Official Vinay Prasad Resigns Amid Controversy
TL;DR
Vinay Prasad, a top FDA regulator, resigned amid political controversy over his handling of Sarepta's gene therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy, which included halting and then reinstating the treatment following safety concerns. His departure was seen as a positive development for the biotech sector, potentially leading to a more permissive regulatory environment.
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