FDA chief scientist to replace Woodcock; Saudi VC loops Novo Nordisk, other biotech VCs into new longevity incubator

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U.S. Food and Drug Administration STAT+ | FDA chief scientist to replace Woodcock Bumpus will be the first Black woman to be a principal deputy commissioner at the FDA. It's one of many firsts in her career. By John Wilkerson STAT+ | Saudi VC loops Novo Nordisk, other biotech VCs into new longevity incubator The incubator will give up to $1 million apiece to 10 different research initiatives over the next three years. By Allison DeAngelis STAT+ | Biden defends Trump-era drug pricing rule on copay accumulators Biden and Trump are on the same page when it comes to letting insurers not count drug company financial assistance toward cost sharing. By John Wilkerson

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