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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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Wayne chats with Rumi Young, Director of Regulatory Policy at Novo Nordisk, and Jamie Gamerman, Head of Regulatory Policy at UCB. You'll hear their thoughts on how FDA policy is developed and is evolving; how previous PDUFAs have changed the agency's... more

Wayne chats with the following guests in their respective fields of expertise:

Pharma: Paul Kim, Principal, Kendall Square Policy Strategies LLC

Devices: John Sawyer, President, Realistic Quality Solutions, LLC

Food: Stuart Pape, Senior Part... more

Wayne chats with Dr. Ritu Nalubola, Director of Life Sciences and Healthtech at Marwood Group and former FDA leader, spanning several roles over more than two decades. Together, they discuss how deregulation has been playing out at FDA; industry ince... more

In this fourth and final part of our series in collaboration with Hyman, Phelps & McNamara (HPM), Wayne chats with Michelle Butler, Director at HPM; Charles Raver, Associate at HPM; and Josephine Torrente, Director at HPM. Together, they discuss pote... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Ritu Nalubola
Former Associate Commissioner for Policy at FDA, currently a consultant at Marwood Group
Marwood Group
Episode: Deregulation, AI & More with Dr. Ritu Nalubola
Michelle Butler
Director at Hyman, Phelps & McNamara with 27 years of experience in drug and biological product disputes
Hyman, Phelps & McNamara
Episode: Pharmaceutical Regulation, Compliance & Policy, Part 4: Dispute Resolution for Drugs and Biological Products
Charles Raver
Associate at Hyman, Phelps & McNamara, previously involved in biomedical research
Hyman, Phelps & McNamara
Episode: Pharmaceutical Regulation, Compliance & Policy, Part 4: Dispute Resolution for Drugs and Biological Products
Josephine Torrente
Counsel with over 30 years of industry experience, specialized in FDA disputes
Hyman, Phelps & McNamara
Episode: Pharmaceutical Regulation, Compliance & Policy, Part 4: Dispute Resolution for Drugs and Biological Products
Rachel Raphael
Partner at Morgan Lewis and litigator focusing on risk management in the cosmetics industry.
Morgan Lewis
Episode: Key Issues Shaping Cosmetics and Personal Care Oversight
Ronie Schmelz
Partner at K&L Gates specializing in commercial disputes with an emphasis on consumer product litigation.
K&L Gates
Episode: Key Issues Shaping Cosmetics and Personal Care Oversight
Sarah Sorscher
Director of Regulatory Affairs at the Center for Science in the Public Interest
Center for Science in the Public Interest
Episode: How Industry Is Adapting to FDA's Food Shifts
Sarah Gallo
Senior Vice President of Product Policy and Federal Affairs at the Consumer Brands Association
Consumer Brands Association
Episode: How Industry Is Adapting to FDA's Food Shifts
Sara Koblitz
Director at Hyman, Phelps & McNamara, advises FDA regulated clients on issues related to Hatch Waxman and biosimilars.
Hyman, Phelps & McNamara
Episode: Pharmaceutical Regulation, Compliance & Policy, Part 3: A Close Look at Generic Drugs

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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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Year-End Review & Look Ahead
Q: What are the anticipated developments in 2026 for cosmetics?
Key anticipated developments include modernization of sunscreen regulation, real-time adverse event transparency, and escalating FDA enforcement and import scrutiny.
Year-End Review & Look Ahead
Q: What were the major developments in 2025 in the food area?
Major developments included addressing food ingredient safety, focuses on ultra-processed foods, and challenges from various states regarding food regulation.
Year-End Review & Look Ahead
Q: What are you telling your clients in terms of device management regarding the changes happening at FDA?
Clients need to explore alternative avenues for questions, such as third-party reviews, while closely monitoring costs and focusing on markets with high returns.
Year-End Review & Look Ahead
Q: What are you telling your clients in the drug and biologics areas?
Clients should discern the significance of each development or announcement, considering the volatility and changes in leadership at the FDA.
Deregulation, AI & More with Dr. Ritu Nalubola
Q: How do you see the agency regulating AI, and what's the agency's role in building up the data infrastructure?
FDA has built experience in regulating AI and continues to engage with developers to support innovation while ensuring patient safety.

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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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