FDA appoints Katherine Szarama as acting director of vaccines and biologics unit
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- Category: United States
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-05-01 12:27 UTC
- Sources: The Hill
The Food and Drug Administration announced that Katherine Szarama will serve as acting director of its vaccines and biologics division, replacing Vinay Prasad. The appointment was confirmed by a HHS official.
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