FDA Shakeout: What's Behind the Mass Exodus? The latest departure from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is Dr.
Tracy Beth Høeg, acting director of the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, who left her post just days after FDA Commissioner Marty Makary resigned.
This marks the third high profile exit in as many weeks, leading to speculation about a brain drain within the agency. Dr. Høeg's tenure was marked by controversy over her motives behind challenging agency decisions.