Reagan-Udall Foundation for the FDA Announces Appointment of Three New Board Members

The Reagan-Udall Foundation for the Food and Drug Administration expands its leadership with the appointment of three new Board members: Andrew C. von Eschenbach, M.D., former FDA Commissioner; Edward John Allera JD, pharmacist and attorney with expertise in FDA regulation and biotechnology; and, Lynne Zydowsky, Ph.D., a biotechnology and life science executive.

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Wasser Joins Hands On Classrooms Advisory Panel

Our Executive Director June S. Wasser has agreed to serve on the advisory panel for a new initiative of the Grocery Manufacturers Association Science and Education Foundation (GMA SEF). In this capacity Wasser will be an external reviewer of the next instructional unit being developed for the Hands On: Real World Lessons for Middle School Classrooms program. The current curriculum, often referred to as Hands On: Food Safety is being used in over 30 states and has reached more than 64,000 students, and 1,000 teachers since its inception.

Panel of Commissioners Discuss Evolution of FDA at Foundation's Public Meeting May 4th

Each year the Foundation conducts an annual meeting, open to the public, to discuss its activities and how it supports FDA. This year's meeting takes place May 4th, from 10 a.m until noon, at the law offices of Alston and Bird (950 F St. NW, Washington, DC) and concludes with a period for brief comments from the public, which can be submitted in advance by emailing eshaefer@reaganudall.org.

"Evolution of FDA Science and Engagement" - a panel discussion 

Press release on Expanded Access Navigator after "right-to-try" vote

DATELINE: WASHINGTON D.C. - MARCH 22, 2018

Right-To-Try law not a shortcut to investigational drugs – Expanded Access Navigator can reduce confusion.

Serious or terminally ill patients hoping House passage of federal Right-To-Try legislation will bypass hurdles to unapproved medical treatments need accurate, neutral information now more than ever.

Innovation Awards Nomination Forms

Nominations are now being accepted for the Innovations in Regulatory Science Awards. These awards will be presented at the inaugural Innovations in Regulatory Science Awards Gala on December 5th, 2017 at the Kaiser Permanente Center for Total Health in Washington, D.C.

The Innovations in Regulatory Science Awards will be presented in two categories to honor individuals and organizations for their accomplishments and service to regulatory science and public health.