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 Kingdom | 1 | 4.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 24,288 | $2,700,000 | 966$ |
| Totals | 1 | 67,886,011 | 24,288 | $2,700,000 | 966$ |
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Recent Mentions
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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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.
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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.
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Dominican Republic:
Vinay Prasad described the new approach as a 'commitment' that will allow vaccinations in high-risk groups while generating new data.
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United States:
Dr. Vinay Prasad is the F.D.A.’s vaccine division chief.
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United States:
Dr. Vinay Prasad is the new director of the FDA’s Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research.
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Jamaica:
Dr Vinay Prasad has been named to oversee the health agency's programme for vaccines and biotech drugs.
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