Episode Description In this episode, Darshan Kulkarni sits down with former FDA Commissioner Robert Califf for a wide-ranging conversation on FDA authority, politics, guidance, and public trust. From the loss of Chevron deference to the role of FDA as a referee, Dr. Califf explains how regulation really works and why wealth inequality has become the most serious health issue in the United States. Episode Summary What does it really take to run the FDA, and how political should the agency be? ...
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Episode Description In this episode, Darshan Kulkarni sits down with former FDA Commissioner Robert Califf for a wide-ranging conversation on FDA authority, politics, guidance, and public trust. From the loss of Chevron deference to the role of FDA as a referee, Dr. Califf explains how regulation really works and why wealth inequality has become the most serious health issue in the United States. Episode Summary What does it really take to run the FDA, and how political should the agency be? ...
When sponsors terminate a clinical trial early, research sites may face financial losses for preparatory or ongoing work. To mitigate this risk, contracts should explicitly guarantee payment for all work performed up to the termination date, as well as reimbursement for non-cancellable expenses such as IRB fees, recruitment advertising, and staff training. Including a wind-down clause ensures compensation for necessary closeout activities—such as patient chart reviews, final visits, and data ...
DarshanTalks Podcast
Episode Description In this episode, Darshan Kulkarni sits down with former FDA Commissioner Robert Califf for a wide-ranging conversation on FDA authority, politics, guidance, and public trust. From the loss of Chevron deference to the role of FDA as a referee, Dr. Califf explains how regulation really works and why wealth inequality has become the most serious health issue in the United States. Episode Summary What does it really take to run the FDA, and how political should the agency be? ...
