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flag Dr. Vinay Prasad resigns from FDA's Center for Biologics after facing political pressure and scrutiny.

flag Dr. Vinay Prasad, who headed the FDA's Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, has resigned after less than three months. flag His departure follows criticism from conservative activists and pressure from the White House. flag Prasad, a vocal critic of the FDA’s drug approvals and pandemic policies, was accused by right-wing activist Laura Loomer of undermining the FDA. flag Despite facing scrutiny, FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary praised Prasad as an "impeccable scientist." flag The controversy surrounded his handling of a gene therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy and his contrarian views on vaccine approvals.

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