by Steven A. Grossman | Oct 31, 2025 | Short Takes and Updates
To keep our country safe, counterterrorism efforts must be operational and effective 24/7/365. It only takes one terrorist at one specific moment to create a catastrophe.When it comes to food and medical products, FDA is our nation’s Department of Homeland Security....
by Steven A. Grossman | Oct 24, 2025 | Short Takes and Updates
Since the founding of our republic, there has been debate about states’ rights vs federal rights. And in times of stress, the discussion gets more heated and gains more traction. Once again, FDA is moving into the center of such debates. Federalism is at the Heart of...
by Steven A. Grossman | Oct 14, 2025 | Short Takes and Updates
The announcement that former CBER Director, Dr. Peter Marks, was joining Lilly as SVP for molecule discovery and head of infectious diseases….set the internet ablaze with unjustified outrage about his transition from a government career to industry. My multiple...
by Steven A. Grossman | Oct 10, 2025 | Short Takes and Updates
Every day, our country is failing patients with relentlessly progressive chronic neurological, neuromuscular, and genetic diseases. Their plight necessitates a significantly different risk-benefit calculation than that of patients with other types of diseases....
by Steven A. Grossman | Oct 3, 2025 | Short Takes and Updates
Every Monday, FDA Mtters subscribers receive “Q&A Monday.” They may recirculate, quote from, or reprint it, etc., at their own discretion, which can be particularly useful for media. I do not publicly post the column until the following Monday. You can find past...
by Steven A. Grossman | Sep 30, 2025 | Short Takes and Updates
I have experienced numerous shutdowns and shutdown threats. Sadly, they have become a familiar part of my DC life. Most often, there is a last-minute deal–whether a 48-hour Continuing Resolution (CR), a week-long CR, or a 6-week CR. No one expects a last-minute...
