History of Marty Makary in Timeline
Martin Adel Makary is a British-American surgeon, professor, author, and medical commentator. He practices surgical oncology and gastrointestinal laparoscopic surgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital, where he also holds the Mark Ravitch Chair in Gastrointestinal Surgery and serves as chief of Islet Transplant Surgery. He is an advocate for innovation in medicine and physician-led initiatives, exemplified by his development of a surgical checklist at Johns Hopkins.
2 days ago : CDC Recommends COVID Vaccines for Children and Pregnant Women, Contradicting RFK Jr.'s Claims.
The CDC has issued new advice reaffirming the safety and importance of COVID-19 vaccines for children and pregnant women, directly contradicting claims made by RFK Jr. This recommendation is backed by scientific evidence.
March 6, 2025: Appearing before HELP committee
On March 6, 2025, Marty Makary appeared before the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP).
March 2025: Confirmation as FDA Commissioner
In March 2025, Marty Makary was confirmed by the United States Senate as the Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
March 25, 2025: Confirmed as FDA Commissioner
On March 25, 2025, Marty Makary was confirmed as FDA commissioner.
May 20, 2025: FDA Limits COVID-19 Vaccines
On May 20, 2025, Marty Makary and CBER Director Vinay Prasad published an article in The New England Journal of Medicine announcing that the FDA would limit COVID-19 vaccines to people over 65 or at high risk of serious illness and would require manufacturers to conduct additional large studies to evaluate their benefits for children and healthy younger adults.
2025: Serves as Commissioner of Food and Drugs
In 2025, Marty Makary began serving as the 27th Commissioner of Food and Drugs.
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