Makary resigns as commissioner of US FDA
The resignation adds to staffing pressure as the US medicines regulator navigates continuing challenges.
Dr Marty Makary has resigned as the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)’s Commissioner after a 13-month tenure.
The agency’s Deputy Commissioner for Food, Kyle Diamantas, is stepping in acting FDA Commissioner.
The news follows earlier reports by media outlets, including the Wall Street Journal, of President Trump signing off firing Dr Makary. On the commissioner’s resignation, Trump said
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