Changing Of The Guard At US FDA Continues With Unger Retirement

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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The next director of the FDA's Office of Cardiology, Hematology, Endocrinology and Nephrology following Ellis Unger's retirement remains unclear.

The US Food and Drug Administration will need a new leader for one of its largest new drug review offices following the retirement of Office of Cardiology, Hematology, Endocrinology and Nephrology Director Ellis Unger.

Unger retired at the beginning of August, wrapping up a career that spanned nearly 25 years at the agency. A...

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