A summary of presentations from the weekly Summit partner webinars
April 16, 2026
FDA, Turbulence, and Hope in the Vaccine Ecosystem – Jesse L. Goodman, MD, MPH, Chair, Expert Vaccine Analysis Team (EVAT); Director, Center on Medical Access, Safety, and Stewardship; Professor of Medicine and Infectious Diseases, Georgetown University
Jesse L. Goodman, MD, MPH, gave an overview of the challenges at FDA and across the vaccine ecosystem, as well as some steps to address them.
The Politics Driving the New FDA Paradigm – Niki Carelli, JD, Principal, DB3; Executive Director, Coalition to Stop Flu
Niki Carelli, JD, outlined the lack of congressional response to FDA changes and the confusion around vaccine policy that has spread under the current administration.