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Jobs and Training at FDA

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FDA Organization

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FDA History

Stories, information and resources about FDA's long fight for consumer protection and public health and institutional history

Commissioner's Page

Biography, priorities, and accomplishments of the Commissioner of Food and Drugs

Doing Business With FDA

Helpful information to assist potential grant recipients or contractors in doing business with FDA

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A performance management system that monitors over 100 FDA program offices through key performance measures.
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Partnerships: Enhancing Science Through Collaboration

FDA partners with stakeholders to address critical public health needs and bridge scientific gaps.

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FDA Basics

Answers to frequently asked questions about the Food and Drug Administration.

Transparency

Learn about the FDA's efforts for transparency for the public and for industry. Also contains initiatives such as FDA Basics and FDA-TRACK.

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Budgets

Budget documentation for Fiscal Year 2023 and more

Plain Language

Discover how FDA is implementing the Plain Writing Act and Plain Language Principles in our communications with you.

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