STAT+: Nominee to lead FDA aims to speed up medical research, combat China’s rise

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What happened

Exclusive: Heidi Overton plans to tell senators she will speed up biomedical research, working with FDA staff.

Key facts

  • Reported by STAT and published Wed, 23 Sep 2026 22:14:37 UTC.

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Outbreaks, approvals and guidance changes have direct practical consequences for care, travel and public-health planning.

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  • Supply, recall or access changes

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