Vinay Prasad
Dr. Vinay Prasad is a renowned hematologist oncologist and professor at the University of California, San Francisco. He has gained prominence as a vocal critic of public health policies, particularly during the Covid-19 pandemic, where he challenged the government's vaccine strategies and response measures. Recently appointed to lead the FDA's Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, Prasad will oversee vaccines and biologic medicines, following his predecessor's tenure marked by the Operation Warp Speed initiative. His extensive background in oncology research and advocacy for transparency in health policy has made him a significant figure in contemporary medical discourse.
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1 | 6.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 131,874 | $21,000,000 | 8,367$ |
| United Kingdom | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 29,274 | $2,700,000 | 1,164$ |
| Totals | 2 | 398,888,662 | 161,148 | $23,700,000 | 9,531$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
United Kingdom:
Vinay Prasad, who is the FDA’s top vaccine regulator, had demanded the removal of six videos of himself from Howard’s YouTube channel.
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United States:
FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary and Dr. Vinay Prasad wrote in an editorial in May.
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India:
Vinay Prasad was targeted by Loomer for his past social media posts and political views.
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United States:
Dr. Vinay Prasad, a controversial critic of the US Food and Drug Administration, has returned to his job weeks after resigning amid pressure from the White House and right-wing activist Laura Loomer.
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United Kingdom:
Vinay Prasad is returning to his role overseeing vaccine, gene therapy and blood product regulation at the US Food and Drug Administration.
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United States:
Vinay Prasad is the head of the Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research at the FDA, targeted by Loomer.
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United Kingdom:
Vinay Prasad is the director of the Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research at the FDA and has limited some Covid vaccines, including mRNA shots for children.
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United States:
Dr. Vinay Prasad, director of the agency’s Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, said in two memos that he disagreed with reviewers’ conclusions about the vaccines’ safety.
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Canada:
Vinay Prasad has been named as a top vaccine official by the U.S. FDA.
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Jamaica:
FDA vaccine chief Dr Vinay Prasad said in opening the meeting.
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