Hamburg reorganizing FDA

FDA Commissioner Peggy Hamburg proposed a reorganization of FDA that will allow her to put in place new managers with control over critical aspects of the agency, according to a memo from Hamburg to HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius. The centers responsible for drug and biologics reviews would not be directly affected by the planned changes.

Hamburg is proposing the creation of a new Center for Tobacco Products and five new offices. The changes need to be approved by Sebelius before they go into effect. ...