Ellis Unger’s US FDA Farewell Address?
Executive Summary
The US FDA advisory committee review of AstraZeneca/FibroGen’s roxadustat for anemia was the last in the long tenure of Office of Cardiology Director Ellis Unger. His opening remarks struck a valedictory tone.
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