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FDA names acting heads of drug and vaccine centers to permanent roles

The FDA promotes its acting drug and vaccine chiefs to permanent posts, solidifying leadership for upcoming health initiatives.

By · Published September 12, 2026  02:17 UTC · Updated September 12, 2026  14:19 UTC

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Acting heads of the FDA’s Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research and the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research have been appointed to permanent positions. Reuters reported the appointments alongside statements from the Department of Health and Human Services. HHS released a formal announcement confirming the selections and emphasizing a focus on innovation, regulatory reform, and national health priorities.

STAT and The Hill echoed the HHS narrative, noting the continuity of leadership within the agency after a period of acting appointments. With the appointments now official, the FDA’s drug and vaccine centers have stable leadership as they implement HHS‑outlined goals. Industry observers note that permanent chairs may streamline decision‑making on new therapeutics and vaccines, though no specific policy changes have been detailed.

The agencies will continue their current review work while the broader administration’s health agenda unfolds.

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Which FDA centers received permanent leadership appointments?

The Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER) and the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER) were given permanent heads.

Which agency announced the appointments and what goals were cited?

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced the selections, citing innovation, regulatory reform, and national health priorities.

How have media outlets described the impact of the appointments?

Reuters, STAT and The Hill reported that the permanent appointments end an interim period and provide continuity for the agencies, without detailing specific policy shifts.

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