covid19 Archives

HEALTH CARE BRIEFING: FDA Vaccine Rules Challenged as Weak

Bloomberg Gov, October 23, 2020. Scientists and advocates challenge coronavirus vaccine testing standards at FDA advisory meeting.

FDA Promises Strong Safety Standards for Covid-19 Vaccines as It Convenes Advisory Panel

WSJ, October 23, 2020. FDA promises strong safety testing for coronavirus vaccines even as current standards criticized at advisory meeting.

FDA Vaccine Rules Challenged as Weak at Advisory Panel Meeting

Bloomberg Business, October 23, 2020. We, with other, scientists and advocates criticize weak Covid-19 vaccine standards at FDA Advisory Panel Meeting.

How the Coronavirus Pandemic May Affect Cancer Clinical Trials

Cancer Therapy Advisor, August 18, 2020. The dangers of Covid-19, especially to cancer patients, are upending access to clinical trials for cancer treatments.

Public health experts want rigorous FDA review of Covid vaccine data

Politico, August 7, 2020. A letter to FDA Commissioner Stephen Hahn argues that FDA should allow the distribution of a future coronavirus vaccine only after evaluating safety and effectiveness data from completed Phase 3 trials.