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FDA Watch

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FDA Watch is a twice-monthly, national podcast that provides an independent, non-partisan forum for discussing and understanding the latest developments, trends, and issues involving FDA. The podcast focuses on four core areas: pharmaceuticals and biologics; medical devices and diagnostics; food and dietary supplements; and cosmetics and personal care products, as well as on the overall direction ... more

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In this fourth and final part of our series in collaboration with Covington, Wayne chats with Kristin Davenport, Christina Kuhn, and Olivia Dworkin, Attorneys at Covington; and Jackie Haydock, Chief Healthcare Compliance Officer and Associate General... more

In this third part of our series in collaboration with Covington, Wayne chats with Pam Forrest, Partner and Co-Chair of Covington's Medical Device Industry Group; Michael Granston, Partner and Chair of Covington's False Claims Act Investigations and ... more

Wayne chats with Lizzy Lawrence, Lead FDA Reporter at STAT; Derrick Gingery, Executive Editor for U.S. Regulatory and Policy Insights at The Pink Sheet; and Sarah Karlin-Smith, Research Director at Public Citizen's Access to Medicines Program and for... more

Wayne chats with Rend Al-Mondhiry, Co-Chair of the Regulatory Practice Group at Amin Wasserman Gurnani, and Will Woodlee, Managing Partner at Kleinfeld, Kaplan & Becker. You'll hear their thoughts on FDA's recent "Report on the Use of PFAS in Cosmeti... more

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Recent Guests

Pam Forrest
Co-Chair, Covington's Medical Device Industry Group; expert on FDA enforcement and warning letters
Covington & Burling
Episode: Medical Device Regulation, Compliance & Policy, Part 3: On False Claims
Michael Granston
Partner, Covington; Chair of False Claims Act Investigations and Litigation Practice
Covington & Burling
Episode: Medical Device Regulation, Compliance & Policy, Part 3: On False Claims
Krysten Rosen Moller
Partner, Covington; Life Sciences Enforcement Practice
Covington & Burling
Episode: Medical Device Regulation, Compliance & Policy, Part 3: On False Claims
Rend Al-Mondhiry
Co-chair of the Regulatory Practice Group at Amin Wasserman Gurnani, advises on regulatory and compliance matters.
Amin Wasserman Gurnani
Episode: 'Forever Chemicals' and Cosmetics Oversight in 2026
Will Woodlee
Managing partner at the DC law firm of Kleinfeld, Kaplan & Becker, with a focus on food, drug, and cosmetics law.
Kleinfeld, Kaplan & Becker
Episode: 'Forever Chemicals' and Cosmetics Oversight in 2026
David Lennarz
President of Registrar Corp, managing overseas operations with over two decades in FDA regulated industries
Registrar Corp
Episode: FDA's 2026 Food Priorities
Susan Mayne
Adjunct professor at Yale School of Public Health, former director of the Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition
Yale School of Public Health
Episode: FDA's 2026 Food Priorities
Mike Ryan
Executive Vice President at Eliquent, former FDA reviewer and policy leader.
Eloquent
Episode: FDA's Evolving Approach to Medical Device Reviews
Michael Gaba
Food and Drug Vice Chair at Polsinelli, experienced in FDA regulations.
Polsinelli
Episode: FDA's Evolving Approach to Medical Device Reviews

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Wayne Pines
Host of the show and former FDA associate commissioner, providing expert insights on FDA regulations and policies.

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#118
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#14
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#135
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#162
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#175
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#186
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Medical Device Regulation, Compliance & Policy, Part 2: A Look at Europe & China
Q: What is the most important global issue that your clients are concerned about right now in the regulatory area?
The lack of global harmonization and the ever-changing regulatory landscape are the biggest challenges for clients in both Europe and China.
FDA's 2026 Food Priorities
Q: Does FDA have enough people to actually implement what they're talking about doing?
There have been decreases across the FDA, including the Human Foods Program, raising concerns about having sufficient personnel for inspections.
FDA's Evolving Approach to Medical Device Reviews
Q: What is the key to making the presub process work effectively?
The key is to communicate precise information through the pre-submission process to get the best feedback from the agency.
FDA's Evolving Approach to Medical Device Reviews
Q: Is there any change in the review process? How should companies react?
Overall, the review process hasn't changed, but teams may be stretched thin, and companies must communicate effectively with reviewers.
FDA's Evolving Approach to Medical Device Reviews
Q: From your vantage points, what are you seeing the potential issues being faced by FDA and industry on device regulatory issues?
The biggest issue is the turnover of staff at the FDA, creating unpredictability in interactions.

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Focuses on critical developments and trends surrounding FDA regulations in pharmaceuticals, medical devices, food safety, and cosmetics. With insights from industry experts, the discussions often highlight significant changes in leadership and policy at the FDA, including the introduction of artificial intelligence in regulatory practices and the challenges emerging from disputes between regulatory bodies and the industry. Noteworthy is the podcast's commitment to providing a non-partisan platform for understanding the complex landscape of FDA oversight, offering subscribers valuable insights on compliance, emerging policies, and advocacy related to public health and product safety.

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