Life After White Oak: Hamburg’s Predecessors Offer Glimpse At Where Pharma Might See Her Again
Executive Summary
In interviews with “The Pink Sheet,” the last half-dozen FDA commissioners discuss crafting policy on Capitol Hill, building start-up biotechs, consulting and serving on industry boards.
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