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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 Brian Sylvester, Partner in Morrison Foerster's FDA and Healthcare Regulatory and Compliance Group, and Scott Faber, Senior Vice President of Government Affairs for the Environmental Working Group. You'll hear their thoughts on the r... more

Wayne chats with Paul Kim, Principal of Kendall Square Policy Strategies LLC, and Stuart Pape, Senior Partner and Food and Drug Chair at Polsinelli. Together, they discuss the resignation of Dr. Marty Makary as FDA Commissioner, the installment of fo... more

Wayne chats with Mark DuVal, CEO of DuVal & Associate; Bryan Feldhaus, President of DuVal & Associates; and Chris Lyle, Vice President of Evidence Strategy at DuVal & Associates. You'll hear their thoughts on what's happening right now at FDA and in ... more

Wayne chats with Geoffrey Levitt, Head of Global Regulatory Law at argenx, and Frank Sasinowski, Director at Hyman, Phelps & McNamara. You'll hear their thoughts on the recently introduced plausible mechanism framework for individualized therapies in... more

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Recent Guests

Brian Sylvester
Partner in Morrison & Foerster's FDA and Healthcare Regulatory and Compliance Group, Head of Food Regulatory
Morrison & Foerster
Episode: A Fresh Look at the State of Human Foods
Scott Faber
Senior Vice President of Government Affairs for Environmental Working Group
Environmental Working Group
Episode: A Fresh Look at the State of Human Foods
Paul Kim
Kendall Square Policy Strategies, former congressional staff, former FDA
Kendall Square Policy Strategies
Episode: Where Does FDA Go From Here?
Stuart Pape
Polsinelli, former FDA Associate Chief Counsel for Foods
Polsinelli
Episode: Where Does FDA Go From Here?
Mark DuVal
CEO of DuVal & Associates
DuVal & Associates
Episode: Insights on Evidence and Communication with FDA in Device Submissions
Bryan Feldhaus
President of DuVal & Associates
DuVal & Associates
Episode: Insights on Evidence and Communication with FDA in Device Submissions
Chris Lyle
Vice President of Evidence Strategy at DuVal & Associates
DuVal & Associates
Episode: Insights on Evidence and Communication with FDA in Device Submissions
Geoff Levitt
Head of Global Regulatory Law at Argenics
Argenics
Episode: Cautious Optimism Surrounding Rare Diseases and Orphan Drugs
Milli Hansen
Partner in Skadden's Mass Torts, Insurance and Consumer Litigation Group
Skadden
Episode: FDA's Regulatory Revisions: Business & Legal Impact on Industry, Part 3 – Foods

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Wayne Pines
Host of FDA Watch, with background as a former FDA associate commissioner and author/editor on FDA topics.

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Where Does FDA Go From Here?
Q: What is the outlook for the acting commissioner's ability to guide food regulation and other areas through the midterms?
The acting commissioner is expected to prioritize process, engage with stakeholders, and possibly defer politically contentious items, while using the interim period to stabilize leadership and lay groundwork for future nominees.
Where Does FDA Go From Here?
Q: Do the current initiatives survive the transition if they are not yet formalized in regulations?
There is concern that policies announced via press or ad hoc statements may not endure without formal regulatory status, so a key priority is institutionalizing them through normal rulemaking and docket processes.
Where Does FDA Go From Here?
Q: What should a new leadership focus on to stabilize the agency during this transition?
The guests emphasize rebuilding trust, ensuring scientific integrity, and relying on career staff to steady operations, while pursuing durable, well-structured processes rather than relying on press-driven announcements.
A Fresh Look at the State of Human Foods
Q: How would you characterize the direction of food regulation under the current administration?
Brian Sylvester argues regulation has become more expansive, driven by MAHA goals and shifts toward post-market assessments and transparency, with a recognition of consumer demands for safer and clearer food information.
Cautious Optimism Surrounding Rare Diseases and Orphan Drugs
Q: Do the current initiatives like the single study default and plausible mechanism translate into real change for patients?
There is cautious optimism; both initiatives have potential, but require concrete implementation and coordination across the FDA, sponsors, and patient groups to become tangible improvements for patients.

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This show serves as a deep-dive into FDA policy, regulation, and industry implications across pharmaceuticals, medical devices, food, cosmetics, and related areas. Episodes frequently feature a mix of legal practitioners from top firms, regulatory-policy veterans, and industry investors who dissect FDA guidance, enforcement trends, and reform efforts, while weighing how policy shifts affect drug approvals, device pathways, and corporate disclosures. Notable strengths include high-signal discussions with seasoned regulators and legal experts, timely rounds on emerging topics like PDUFA negotiations, FCA enforcement, and cross-border compliance, and pragmatic takeaways for companies navigating regulatory change and investor communications. Th... more

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