FDA's Lead Drug Regulator Resigns Amid Controversy and Legal Challenges
TL;DR
The FDA's top drug regulator, Dr. George Tidmarsh, resigned amid federal investigations into his personal conduct and a lawsuit from Aurinia Pharmaceuticals alleging false statements and misconduct related to his role at the FDA. His departure highlights ongoing leadership instability at the agency.
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