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In this section: About MCMi

MCMi in Action: Protecting National Health and Security

Images representing FDA's Medical Countermeasures Initiative, including an organ-on-chip, a lab exercise in the MCMi professional development program, "Emergency" sign, and medical countermeasures including a PCR test and pill bottles. — FDA plays a critical role in protecting the U.S. from chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and emerging infectious disease threats. FDA ensures that medical countermeasures to counter these threats are safe, effective, and secure.

FDA is committed to protecting national health and security. We are working to foster the development and availability of medical products that will be needed to counter a public health emergency, no matter its origin.

The FDA Medical Countermeasures Initiative (MCMi) mission includes:

A robust MCM regulatory science program that creates the data necessary to support regulatory decision-making
A collaborative effort to modernize the legal, regulatory and policy framework establishes effective policies and mechanisms to facilitate timely access to available MCMs
A professional development program that helps FDA meets the regulatory challenges posed by new science and technology developments

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MCMi in Action: Protecting National Health and Security

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