Join us as we hear from Dr. Janet Woodcock, MD, the Acting Commissioner of Food and Drugs for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. In addition to her current role at FDA, Dr. Woodcock also served on the leadership team for Operation Warp Speed. During this thought-provoking session, Dr. Woodcock will share her unique insights into the many challenges that arose as researchers, clinicians, regulatory agencies, and patients all scrambled to find answers to a seemingly unending list of questions. In addition to providing updates on the current status of testing, COVID-19 therapeutics, and vaccine development, Dr. Woodcock will explore the path forward by examining important lessons learned from the COVID-19 response. These important takeaways may hold the key to helping us improve our ability to respond to future pandemics. Finally, Dr. Woodcock will highlight the continuing role that pharmacists are playing as we work together to make the COVID-19 pandemic history.
Learning Objectives:
Describe the role that Pharmacists are playing the COVID-19 pandemic response
Discuss recent developments and challenges related to COVID-19 therapeutics
Discuss key takeaways from the U.S. COVID-19 pandemic response that can assist in future pandemic response efforts
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