Office of Cardiology, Hematology, Endocrinology and Nephrology - Division of Diabetes, Lipid Disorders, and Obesity (DDLO)
The Division of Diabetes, Lipid Disorders, and Obesity (DDLO) regulates Investigational New Drug Applications (INDs), New Drug Applications (NDAs), and Biologics Licensing Applications (BLAs) for drugs and biologics intended for the prevention, treatment, or diagnosis of conditions including:
- Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes mellitus
- Weight loss and weight maintenance
- Lipodystrophy
Director: John Sharretts, M.D.
Deputy Director: Patrick Archdeacon, M.D.
Deputy Director for Safety: Monika Houston, Pharm.D., M.P.H.
Associate Director for Therapeutic Review: Michelle Carey, M.D., M.P.H.
Safety Regulatory Project Manager: Marissa Petrucelli
Associate Director for Labeling: Melinda Wilson, Pharm.D., M.P.H., B.C.P.S., R.A.C.
Regulatory Operations
Chiefs, Project Management Staff: Callie Cappel-Lynch, Pharm.D., R.A.C., and Elizabeth Solomon, M.S.H.S., RAC-drugs
Contact Us
Mailing Address:
Food and Drug Administration
Center for Drug Evaluation and Research
Division of Diabetes, Lipid Disorders, and Obesity (DDLO)
5901-B Ammendale Road
Beltsville, MD 20705-1266
Phone: (301) 796-2290
Fax: (301) 595-2123
Resources For You
- Office of Cardiology, Hematology, Endocrinology and Nephrology
- Office of New Drugs
- CDER Offices and Divisions
- Reorganization of the Office of New Drugs with Corresponding Changes to the Office of Translational Sciences and the Office of Pharmaceutical Quality