United States — Food and Drug Administration & Moderna

United States — Food and Drug Administration: The United States — Food and Drug Administration experienced significant leadership turnover, low staff morale, and unpredictable regulatory shifts under Marty Makary's leadership, leading to uncertainty for regulated industries.

Moderna: Moderna's mRNA shot for flu was initially refused consideration by the United States — Food and Drug Administration under Vinay Prasad, but the agency reversed its decision after Moderna pledged to challenge it.

Moderna: Moderna, a manufacturer of widely used COVID-19 vaccines, did not immediately comment on the new policy.