‘She has no expertise’: the US medical community girds for Tracy Beth Høeg’s tenure at the FDA
The Guardian••general
Key Points:
- Tracy Beth Høeg, a Danish American sports physician and epidemiologist known for questioning Covid vaccine safety, has been appointed acting director of the FDA’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER), marking the fifth leadership change this year.
- Høeg's appointment signals potential closer collaboration between the FDA's drug and vaccine centers and a possible shift toward dismantling some existing vaccine recommendations, aligning more with Denmark’s immunization schedule despite significant differences in healthcare systems and population needs.
- Critics highlight Høeg’s lack of experience in drug development, regulation, and large-scale management, raising concerns about her qualifications to lead CDER, which oversees a vast portfolio including generic drugs, biosimilars, and over-the-counter medications.
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