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Acting Commissioner of Food and Drugs

Dr. Crawford photoAs the acting commissioner of FDA, the nation's principal consumer protection agency, Lester M. Crawford, D.V.M., Ph.D., ensures that the Agency carries out its mission of protecting and advancing the public health. Health and Human Services Secretary Tommy Thompson has said, "Lester Crawford has devoted his career to promoting safer products for the public, and he brings to the FDA valuable experience and leadership skills. With his help, the FDA will continue to build on its successes in ensuring the safety of foods, drugs, and medical products for all Americans."

More About Dr. Crawford

Food and Drug Administration Progress and Priorities 2004

Speeches/Testimony

Dr. Crawford Elected to Institute of Medicine

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