FDA Selection of Associate Commissioner for Women's Health

FDA Office of Women's Health e-Update

The Office of Women’s Health (OWH) is thrilled to announce the selection of Kaveeta Vasisht MD, PharmD, as the Associate Commissioner for Women’s Health. Dr. Vasisht joined OWH earlier this year and has served as the Acting Associate Commissioner and Deputy Director for the past 9 months. Under her leadership, OWH has worked to advance the health of women through scientific programs, policy development, research and outreach that incorporates an understanding of sex differences.

Dr. Vasisht is board certified in both internal medicine and adult endocrinology and holds a Doctor of Pharmacy degree. She received her training in internal medicine and adult endocrinology, diabetes and metabolism at The University of Chicago Hospitals. She has also completed a hospital pharmacy practice residency. Dr. Vasisht obtained her medical degree from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.

Prior to joining OWH, Dr. Vasisht served as the Deputy Director for the Division of Clinical Trial Quality in the Office of Medical Policy, FDA Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER). She began her career at the FDA as a medical reviewer in CDER’s Division of Metabolism and Endocrine Products. She combines her patient care, regulatory review and policy experience to promote and protect the health of women. 

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Vasisht!