Exclusive: Top White House pandemic preparedness official resigns

Officials say the White House has minimal biosecurity expertise, at a time when the country faces myriad biological threats

Log In    Subscribe EXCLUSIVE   Top White House pandemic preparedness official resigns, officials say, in sign of broader disarray By Katherine Eban CSPAN/Photo illustration Alex Hogan/STAT Gerald Parker, who was reported to be the head of the White House's Office of Pandemic Preparedness and Response Policy, resigned from the role after roughly six months — and was never actually appointed the formal head of the pandemic preparedness office in the first place. READ MORE Sign up for Morning Rounds Understand how science, health policy, and medicine shape the world every day. Learn more. In Case You Missed It 1   Trump administration reverses course, lifts pause on NIH grant awards By Angus Chen, Megan Molteni, and Anil Oza 2   Kevin Hall, uncensored: Top nutrition scientist on clashing with MAHA and what he actually eats By Sarah Todd 3   FDA names drug regulator Tidmarsh acting head of biologics center after Prasad's exit By Lizzy Lawrence 4   STAT breaks down the confusing, heartbreaking Sarepta saga By Alex Hogan $30 for your first 3 months of STAT+ Unlock the world of health and medicine with a subscription to STAT+ Learn more STAT, 1 Exchange Place, Boston, MA ©2025, All Rights Reserved. I no longer wish to receive STAT emails Update Newsletter Preferences • Contact Us • Advertise with Us