FDA

Summer research opportunities are available at the National Center for Toxicological Research (NCTR), U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in Jefferson, Arkansas. Selected individuals will train alongside NCTR investigators who conduct FDA mission-critical, translational research, that provides a scientifically sound basis for FDA regulatory decisions, and that reduces risks associated with FDA-regulated products.

This program, administered by ORAU through its contract with the U.S. Department of Energy to manage the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education, was established through an interagency agreement between DOE and FDA. The appointment period is full-time for up to 10 weeks beginning May... Read more

What if the drugs you are dependent on for your health could maybe give you cancer? What would you choose? To take them anyway? To try to find an alternative that might not work as well? To stop taking them? …..no good choices there. The FDA works hard so that you do not need to make that choice, however, it is difficult to inspect the drugs we use when many ingredients are made overseas. According to an NBC News special , 85% of the raw materials for popular drugs are made overseas, often in India and China where... Read more