China competition, ‘destruction’ at FDA give agency chance to restructure, Rick Pazdur says Former regulator suggests leaders ‘think creatively’ about industry and academic talent

https://www.statnews.com/2026/05/30/rick-pazdur-fda-destruction-rebuilding-asco-2026/ By Elaine ChenMay 30, 2026 Elaine Chen, a national biotech reporter, is the co-author of The Readout, a newsletter about the business, science, and politics of biotech.