Acting Commish Brenner May Bring IT Focus

Sara Brenner has been a key figure in the FDA’s diagnostics team, but her choice as acting FDA commissioner likely has more to do with her background with advanced technology and comfort level with the tech-focused side of the Trump transition team.

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The selection of Sara Brenner as US Food and Drug Administration acting commissioner strongly suggests that the Trump Administration will focus heavily on the impact of new technology on regulatory agencies.

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