Dr. Frances Oldham Kelsey: The FDA's Stronghold

09/07/2025 1h 14min Episodio 36
Dr. Frances Oldham Kelsey: The FDA's Stronghold

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Frances refused FDA approval of thalidomide for treating morning sickness until it was deemed safe... which it wasn't. Aarati tells the story of the FDA medical officer who held the line against a shady pharmaceutical company and saved American babies. Support the showFor more information and sources for this episode, visit https://www.smartteapodcast.com.