Vinay Prasad
United StatesdoctorMale5.0Global Dominance: 0.05%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.
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Vinay Prasad explained in detail how committed the CDC was to promoting masks.
Here's how the CDC tried to use bad science to convince people to wear masks during COVIDUnited States· 2026-06-01
Dr. Vinay Prasad, director of the FDA’s Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, signed the letter refusing to review Moderna's application.
FDA refuses to review Moderna’s application for mRNA flu vaccine, company saysUnited States· 2026-02-11
Vinay Prasad coordinates the FDA's biological products center.
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Hungary· 2025-12-12Dr. Vinay Prasad is the FDA’s chief medical and scientific officer and director of the agency’s Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research.
FDA intends to put its most serious warning on Covid vaccines, sources sayUnited States· 2025-12-12
Vinay Prasad, the chief medical and scientific officer at the FDA, informed staff that COVID vaccines may have contributed to the deaths of at least 10 children.
تحقيق أميركي في وفيات محتملة مرتبطة بلقاحات كوفيد-19
Iraq· 2025-12-10Vinay Prasad is a longtime FDA critic who briefly left the agency this summer.
FDA in turmoil after exit of veteran cancer researcherUnited States· 2025-12-06
Dr. Vinay Prasad, the FDA’s chief medical and scientific officer, stated that the FDA would be changing its vaccine approval process.
Former FDA, CDC leaders warn that US vaccine policy is under threatUnited States· 2025-12-03
Vinay Prasad proposed new regulatory measures after linking the COVID-19 vaccine to the deaths of ten children.
¿Vinculadas a las muertes? EE. UU. busca una mayor supervisión en la aprobación de vacunas
Guatemala· 2025-11-30
Vinay Prasad is the chief medical and scientific officer of the FDA who raised concerns about the COVID-19 vaccines and their potential risks.
У США вакцинацію проти COVID-19 пов'язали зі смертями дітей
Ukraine· 2025-11-30
Dr Vinay Prasad announced a stricter course for federal vaccine approvals.
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United Kingdom· 2025-11-30
Dr. Vinay Prasad is the FDA’s chief medical and scientific officer who plans to change the vaccine approval process.
FDA official plans to change vaccine approval process, claiming that Covid-19 shots caused child deathsUnited States· 2025-11-30
Dr. Vinay Prasad is the director of the vaccine division at the FDA and has raised concerns about vaccine-related deaths.
La Fda verso nuove regole sui vaccini? La mail riservata sui decessi di dieci bambini (ma non ci sono evidenze scientifiche)
Italy· 2025-11-30Vinay Prasad, who is the FDA’s top vaccine regulator, had demanded the removal of six videos of himself from Howard’s YouTube channel.
Top FDA official demands removal of YouTube videos of himself that criticized Covid vaccines | Trump administrationUnited Kingdom· 2025-08-31
FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary and Dr. Vinay Prasad wrote in an editorial in May.
These are the conditions that make you eligible for an updated Covid-19 vaccineUnited States· 2025-08-30
Vinay Prasad was targeted by Loomer for his past social media posts and political views.
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India· 2025-08-24
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.
FDA official returns to agency after Loomer-led ousterUnited States· 2025-08-10
Vinay Prasad is returning to his role overseeing vaccine, gene therapy and blood product regulation at the US Food and Drug Administration.
Trump news at a glance: Lutnick threatens Harvard patents; former Fox commentator bound for UN | Trump administrationUnited Kingdom· 2025-08-10
Vinay Prasad is the head of the Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research at the FDA, targeted by Loomer.
Inside Laura Loomer’s hunt for disloyalty in Trump’s government — and where she’s looking nextUnited States· 2025-08-04
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.
‘Tremendous uncertainty’ for cancer research as US officials target mRNA vaccines | Trump administrationUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-12
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.
Top FDA vaccine official rejected broad use of Covid-19 shots, documents showUnited States· 2025-07-03
Vinay Prasad has been named as a top vaccine official by the U.S. FDA.
Job cuts at U.S. FDA raise red flags over safety of food imports to Canada
Canada· 2025-06-20
FDA vaccine chief Dr Vinay Prasad said in opening the meeting.
FDA panel is split on updates to COVID shots | World News
Jamaica· 2025-05-25
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.
¿Quiénes podrán recibirla en el 2025?Guatemala· 2025-05-23
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.
FDA requires Covid vaccine makers to expand warning about risk of rare heart inflammationUnited States· 2025-05-22
Vinay Prasad described the new approach as a 'commitment' that will allow vaccinations in high-risk groups while generating new data.
Política de Trump limita acceso a vacunas contra el Covid
Dominican Republic· 2025-05-21Dr. Vinay Prasad is the F.D.A.’s vaccine division chief.
F.D.A. Poised to Restrict Access to Covid VaccinesUnited States· 2025-05-20
Dr. Vinay Prasad is the new director of the FDA’s Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research.
FDA to limit future Covid-19 shots to older people and those at risk of serious infectionUnited States· 2025-05-20
Dr Vinay Prasad has been named to oversee the health agency's programme for vaccines and biotech drugs.
Critic of drug industry and COVID-19 measures to lead FDA vaccine programme | World NewsJamaica· 2025-05-06
Vinay Prasad will be the FDA's top vaccine regulator and is known for his extensive research in oncology.
Indian-origin Vinay Prasad becomes US' top vaccine official. Who is he? Why is he controversial?India· 2025-05-06
Dr. Vinay Prasad has been named to lead the FDA's Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research.
FDA chooses Dr. Vinay Prasad to lead biologics, vaccines divisionUnited States· 2025-05-06