# Tracy Beth Hoeg

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## Timeline

- **2026-09-08**: HHS fills four senior FDA roles — The Department of Health and Human Services announced permanent directors for the FDA's drug, vaccine and biologics, and tobacco centers, along with a fourth senior position.
- **2026-05**: Hoeg departs CDER — Dr. Tracy Beth Hoeg said she was fired from the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research; Davis began serving in an acting role.
- **2025**: Davis returns to FDA — Michael Davis rejoined the agency as a deputy director after working at a nonprofit pursuing psychedelic drug development.

## Recent coverage (2 stories)

### FDA Names 4 Permanent Leaders, Installing Drug, Vaccine, Tobacco Directors
2026-09-09 21:53:37 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

FDA gains stability as HHS fills four senior roles, with permanent directors for drug, vaccine and tobacco centers. The moves follow months of upheaval and could reshape regulatory timelines, safety oversight, and public health policy.
Full story: https://gethealthbrief.com/story/fda-four-senior-leadership-roles-healthcare-oversight-2026

### FDA Official's Push to Hire Antidepressant Critic Sparks Regulatory Debate
2026-03-04 20:15:37 · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

A high-ranking FDA official is reportedly attempting to recruit Dr. Tracy Beth Hoeg, a vocal advocate for stricter antidepressant warnings, to a key agency role. The move signals a potential shift in how the FDA evaluates long-term psychiatric drug risks and has raised internal concerns regarding hiring protocols.
Full story: https://gethealthbrief.com/story/fda-official-hiring-antidepressant-critic-hoeg

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