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…