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Another busy week at FDA!

FDA is officially looking to hire a new Director of its Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER), and now you can see the full list of qualifications. Would replace the outgoing director, Vinay Prasad, who is leaving at the end of April. The agency is also looking for a second Deputy Director of CBER : (usajobs.gov/job/860827200) We haven't yet seen FDA post about hiring a new Chief Scientific/Medical Officer, which is the other position held by Prasad.

Cigarettes are back! Hollywood is pushing a new generation to light up from coast to coast trib.al/PPuvpfs

Tobacco-Free Kids Partners with Johns Hopkins Lerner Center to… tobaccofreekids.org/press-releases…

Robert Califf says political influence is a 'serious problem’ at FDA| STAT statnews.com/2026/03/19/pol…

Nearly 90,000 bottles of children’s oral Ibuprofen recalled FDA – NBC Chicago nbcchicago.com/news/local/nea…

FDA recall impacts 170,000,000 medical products distributed nationwide ksnt.com/news/kansas/re…

FDA Approves Fourth Product Under National Priority Voucher Program, Higher Dose Semaglutide | FDA fda.gov/news-events/pr…

The Human Cost of the FDA’s War on New Drugs - WSJ wsj.com/opinion/the-hu…

Alcohol And Tobacco Are More Damaging To Users And Society Than Marijuana Is, Government-Funded Study Concludes - Marijuana Moment marijuanamoment.net/alcohol-and-to…

US NEW HOME SALES PLUNGED 17.6% MONTH OVER MONTH IN JANUARY TO 587K.

Ontario, Calif. Bans All Flavored Tobacco Products | halfwheel halfwheel.com/ontario-calif-…

I woke up with a wicked sense of humor this morning!! 🤣🤣🤣

Fewer animals. Better data. Faster cures. Today’s draft guidance on New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) accelerates the shift to human-centric science—advancing ethical, more predictive, and faster drug development. fda.gov/news-events/pr…

The State Department is keeping America's borders secure and preventing visa overstays. Nationals from 50 countries will soon be required to provide a $15,000 bond for business and tourist visas - returned to those who comply with their visa terms and return home on time.

JUST IN: U.S. rolls out rule forcing travelers from 50 countries to post a $15K bond before receiving visas.

U.K.’s Generational Tobacco Ban About To Become Law | Cigar Aficionado cigaraficionado.com/article/u-k-s-…

Practically half (49%) of U.S. residents say they struggle in some way to pay rent or mortgages, per Redfin.

Why Some Birds Seem to Be Developing a Cigarette Habit - The New York Times nytimes.com/2026/03/18/sci…

Neither Dick Durbin not Raja Krishnamoorthi will be in the U.S. Senate in 2027.