FDA Vaccine Chief Resigns, Citing RFK Jr.'s Misinformation

Peter Marks' resignation highlights tensions over vaccine policy and raises concerns about regulatory stability and public health.

Peter Marks, the FDA's top vaccine regulator, resigned after being given the choice to step down or be fired by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Marks criticized Kennedy's promotion of vaccine misinformation in his resignation letter, warning of risks to public health and scientific integrity.
The resignation has led to significant declines in biotech and vaccine stocks, with Moderna and Novavax shares dropping over 10%.
Public health experts and industry leaders have expressed alarm over the potential erosion of scientific standards and regulatory uncertainty at the FDA.
The Trump administration's broader restructuring of HHS, which includes 10,000 job cuts, adds to concerns about the future of federal health agencies.