ORA Feature Stories
To illustrate the unique value of ORA's regulatory investments we have developed a series of feature stories that describe recent advances by our colleagues and their impacts on public health.
Of Bacteria and Bad Actors
FDA scientists, like Diane Biron, must battle both to ensure the safety of America’s medical devices.
FDA lead laboratory for medical device and radioanalytical testing
The Winchester Engineering and Analytical Center (WEAC) is the only FDA facility that performs analyses of medical devices, such as CT scanners, pacemakers, and defibrillators. Learn more about the WEAC facility by reviewing the https://youtu.be/TOCop47Dwew and the WEAC web page.
New Digitized “Cloud” Helps FDA Scientists Share Findings Almost Instantly, Advancing Consumer Protections and Food Safety
An in depth look at an award winning tool at work in ORA laboratories.
Public Outreach Remains Powerful Agency Tool
For more than 70 decades, FDA's public health educators work to protect Americans from false and misleading information.
New York State Formalizes Food Safety Efforts with the FDA
The agency signs a domestic mutual reliance partnership agreement with the New York Department of Agriculture and Markets.
All Hands on Safety
The agency’s tireless and, at times, technical battle during the pandemic to protect Americans from unsafe hand sanitizers
Scrutiny and Safety at Toyosu Market
ORA investigator Derek Dealy shares how his discovery at the famous Japanese market protected public health and, personally, affirmed his choice of career.