Janet Woodcock

Janet Woodcock is a prominent American medical researcher and regulatory expert known for her leadership in drug development and approval. She is a senior official at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), where she has served as acting commissioner and played a key role in overseeing the safety, efficacy, and regulation of medicines. With a background in pharmacology, she has contributed significantly to advancing medical science, ensuring that new drugs reach patients safely, and promoting innovation in healthcare. Her work impacts the approval process for medications that millions of people rely on daily.