Public Citizen Sues FDA To Get Unredacted Info On Advisory Panel Members

Public Citizen filed a Freedom of Information Act lawsuit against FDA Wednesday (April 27) in a bid to get unredacted copies of advisory committee members' curriculum vitae -- which describe their education, qualifications and previous experience -- posted on the agency's website. The consumer advocacy group has long alleged that advisory committee members' prior or current ties to industry taint their objectivity and has urged FDA to prohibit paid speaking and consulting roles for current core advisers. Advisory committees are...