Vinay Prasad

Vinay Prasad

doctor United States

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
Dominance
0.02%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
342,924
Power
20,120$
Sentiment
5.67
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United States 3 5.67 0.10% +0% 331,002,651 314,542 $21,000,000 19,956$
Dominican Republic 1 7.00 0.08% +0% 10,847,910 9,124 $89,000 75$
Jamaica 1 5.00 0.09% +0% 2,961,167 2,670 $15,000 14$
Guatemala 1 5.00 0.09% +0% 17,915,568 16,588 $82,000 76$
Totals 6 362,727,296 342,924 $21,186,000 20,121$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

Guatemala Guatemala: Dr. Vinay Prasad, the head of vaccines at the FDA, stated that at least 100 million Americans should receive a booster due to the new policy. 5

Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951: ¿Quiénes podrán recibirla en el 2025?

United States United States: FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary and Dr. Vinay Prasad, the new director of the FDA’s Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, said there’s not enough evidence that healthy children and adults get clinically meaningful benefit from regular Covid-19 shots. 5

CNN: FDA requires Covid vaccine makers to expand warning about risk of rare heart inflammation

Dominican Republic Dominican Republic: Vinay Prasad described the new approach as a 'commitment' that will allow vaccinations in high-risk groups while generating new data. 7

Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889: Política de Trump limita acceso a vacunas contra el Covid

United States United States: Dr. Vinay Prasad is the F.D.A.’s vaccine division chief. 5

The New York Times: F.D.A. Poised to Restrict Access to Covid Vaccines

United States United States: Dr. Vinay Prasad is the new director of the FDA’s Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research. 7

CNN: FDA to limit future Covid-19 shots to older people and those at risk of serious infection

India India: Vinay Prasad will be the FDA's top vaccine regulator and is known for his extensive research in oncology. 6

The Times of India: Indian-origin Vinay Prasad becomes US' top vaccine official. Who is he? Why is he controversial?

United States United States: Dr. Vinay Prasad has been named to lead the FDA's Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research. 6

CNN: FDA chooses Dr. Vinay Prasad to lead biologics, vaccines division