FDA Leadership Transition: Dr. Donald Prater Appointed Deputy Commissioner for Human Foods Amidst Agency Restructuring

By Bailee Henderson, Digital Editor The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is undergoing a significant leadership transformation, signaling a new chapter for the agency’s Human Foods Program (HFP). In…

Leadership Shake-up at the FDA: Donald Prater Appointed to Lead Human Foods Program

By Sarah Zimmerman | Published May 18, 2026 In a significant leadership transition at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Donald Prater has been appointed to head the agency’s…

Beyond the Sterile Flask: Reimagining Human-Microbial Entanglements in the Post-Pasteurian Era

In 1952, the pharmaceutical titan Parke, Davis and Company unveiled a portrait by Robert Thom titled Louis Pasteur. The image was part of a sweeping propaganda project, "Great Moments in…

Molecular Hijacking: Unlocking the Secrets of Human Astrovirus to Pave the Way for New Vaccines

For millions of people worldwide, particularly young children and the elderly, the human astrovirus is a silent but persistent threat. Known primarily as a leading culprit behind severe gastrointestinal distress—characterized…