Changing Of The Guard At US FDA Continues With Unger Retirement
Executive Summary
One of the US FDA’s most prominent review managers is retiring after nearly 25 years with the agency. Ellis Unger’s departure underscores a sense of transition in the leadership and mindset of the drug center.
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