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BIO Statement on Resignation of Peter Marks from the FDA

March 29, 2025

John Crowley, President and CEO of the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO), released the following statement regarding the resignation of Peter Marks from the FDA: 

“Under the extraordinary leadership of Dr. Peter Marks, the FDA shepherded in a new era of scientific breakthroughs -- from new vaccines to curative cell and gene therapies that have strengthened and saved the lives of millions of patients and families. 

“The U.S. has long been recognized as the world leader in medical and scientific innovation and regulation, grounded in transparency and scientific rigor. We are deeply concerned that the loss of experienced leadership at the FDA will erode scientific standards and broadly impact the development of new, transformative therapies to fight diseases for the American people. 

“It is imperative that we retain and recruit scientific expertise and strong leadership at our health agencies and that the high standards that are the hallmark of these health institutions are upheld and advanced. We are committed to working with the new Commissioner and the Administration to support and enable a strengthened and modernized FDA.”

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