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Michael Davis: A firm hand on CDER’s tiller

In his first interview as CDER Director, Davis expresses respect for staff, patient focus, deep knowledge of psychedelics

September 10, 2026 1:23 AM UTC

FDA’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research has a steady hand on the tiller.

That’s the take-home message from an interview BioCentury conducted with Michael Davis Wednesday, his first interview since being named permanent CDER director.  ...