Incoming US FDA Principal Deputy Commissioner Amy Abernethy will bring extensive experience in real-world evidence and health information technology to the number-two position at FDA under Commissioner Scott Gottlieb in early 2019. She will succeed long-time FDA official Rachel Sherman, who is retiring from the agency.
US FDA Taps Abernethy As Principal Deputy Commissioner; Health IT Exec Brings “Real-World” Expertise
Abernethy comes to FDA from Flatiron Health, which develops oncology-specific electronic health record software and real-world evidence for cancer research. She succeeds FDA veteran Rachel Sherman, who will retire from the agency in January.
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