FDA’s Cell, Gene Therapy Office Head Wilson Bryan Set To Retire
Executive Summary
OTAT Director Bryan, who has worked at the FDA for more than 20 years, will depart by the end of March as the agency’s cell and gene therapy operations are poised for a major overhaul and a large number of new hires.
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