Dr. Peter Marks, key in COVID-19 vaccine development, resigned from the FDA under controversial circumstances, reportedly under pressure from HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. In his resignation letter, Marks criticized the current leadership for promoting misinformation and stifling transparency, referencing the dangers posed by the measles outbreak as a stark reminder of undermining public trust in science. The resignation marks an end to Marks' significant tenure at the FDA, during which he played a pivotal role in monitoring vaccine safety and public health initiatives.
Dr. Peter Marks' resignation as FDA vaccine chief, prompted by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., raises concerns about scientific integrity and public health.
Marks decried the current environment created by Kennedy, stating it lacks 'truth and transparency,' with an emphasis on misinformation.
He emphasized the resurgence of diseases like measles, attributing it to the loss of public confidence in science and the associated dangers.
Marks hopes for a future where scientific truth prevails for public health progress, despite facing pressure from the current leadership.
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