FYI--for those following the course of politics over science in the FDA
decisions, please read below........


Beth E. Rivin, M.D., M.P.H.
Research Associate Professor of Law,
Adjunct Research Associate Professor of Health Services
Global Health and Justice Project
Office: William H. Gates Hall, room 340
University of Washington, School of Law
Phone: 206-616-3674; Fax: 206-543-5671
www.law.washington.edu/HealthLaw/GHJ


-----Original Message-----
>From: Wood, Susan F
>[<mailto:Susan.Wood@...>mailto:Susan.Wood@...]
>Sent: Wednesday, August 31, 2005 11:23 AM
>Subject: Notice of Resignation
>
>Dear Friends and Colleagues,
>
>I regret to tell you that I am leaving the FDA, and will no longer be
>serving as the Assistant Commissioner for Women's Health and Director
>of the FDA Office of Women's Health. The recent decision announced by
>the Commissioner about emergency contraception, which continues to
>limit women's access to a product that would reduce unintended
>pregnancies and reduce abortions is contrary to my core commitment to
>improving and advancing women's health. I have spent the last 15 years
>working to ensure that science informs good health policy decisions. I
>can no longer serve as staff when scientific and clinical evidence,
>fully evaluated and recommended for approval by the professional staff
>here, has been overuled. I therefore have submitted my resignation
effective today.
>
>I will greatly miss working with such an outstanding group of
>scientists, clinicians and support staff. FDA's staff is of the
>highest caliber and it has been a priviledge to work with you all. I
>hope to have future opportunities to work with you in a different capacity.
>
>Sincerely,
>
>Susan
>
>Susan F. Wood, PhD
>Assistant Commissioner for Women's Health Director, Office of Women's
>Health Food and Drug Administration
>
>301-827-0350

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