"Interesting info:
https://www.powerlineblog.com/archives/2020/03/brian-sullivan-what-is-to-be-done.php
Our friend Brian Sullivan is the founder and chief executive officer of a sophisticated biomedical company. In commenting on the Wuhan virus and related issues, John and I have been guided by his review of the literature and his analysis of the data. I asked Brian for his thoughts following yesterday’s confusing White House task force briefing with FDA Commissioner Stephen Hahn. Brian has responded as follows:"
An interesting perspective. I watched and listened closely to POTUS and Hahn and the rest when they were on TV. I did not get any impression of hesitancy from Hanh-- what I got was an impression that he wanted to be crystal clear and candid.
I sensed he
was on a mission, and that was to be clear, truthful and candid.
I cannot imagine a much harder set of circumstances than what all of those folks face in terms of communication.
I am sure Mr. Sullivan has lots of experience dealing with FDA (I think he runs Celcuity, and if so I am pretty sure we have professional contacts in common).
I have lots of experience with FDA too-- more on the equipment and device side. But I have some on the mixed side as well (device/drug).
I am not sure what the current global regulatory situation is, but my hypothesis is that government folks like those in our FDA are taking measured steps and making ongoing risk/reward decisions with alacrity and resolve.
I also suspect that folks on the industry side are doing likewise.
And efforts are global.
And hopefully they are working tightly together and empowered.
And thanks for your post Geneman.
Not gonna start drinking gin... but maybe will stash a bottle away.