US Pharm. 2009;34(6):8.
Washington, DC -- Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius officially congratulated new FDA Commissioner Dr. Margaret "Peggy" Hamburg, who was unanimously confirmed by the Senate recently. Dr. Hamburg is a nationally and internationally recognized leader in public health and medicine, as well as an authority on global health systems, infectious disease, bioterrorism, and emergency preparedness. "Her expertise and judgment will serve FDA well," said Sebelius. Sebelius also had words of praise for Acting Commissioner and Principal Deputy Josh Sharfstein. "Time and again, [Hamburg and Sharfstein] have demonstrated their professionalism and commitment to ensuring the food we eat and the medicines and products we use are safe."
