FDA's New Chief Of Staff Is Former CDRH Policy Head Silvis

US FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb has appointed Lauren Silvis as his chief of staff. Silvis has been acting in the role for a few months, following a two-year stint as deputy director of the device center.

Lauren Silvis, who has two years under her belt as a top official in the US FDA's device center, is broadening her portfolio. FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb officially appointed Silvis as his chief of staff after three months serving in the post on an acting basis.

Prior to taking on the acting chief of staff role in April, Silvis served as deputy center director for policy at the Center for Devices and Radiological Health since May...

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