US FDA’s Abernethy Leaves Behind Legacy Of Tech Modernization, Real-World Data
Executive Summary
After slightly more than two years as second-in-command, Abernethy says she’s leaving FDA because her initiatives were starting to develop their own momentum. Abernethy, who the agency’s acting chief information officer, worked to modernize FDA’s information technology infrastructure and data capabilities while also exploring confidently using real-world data to support regulatory decision-making.
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