‘It’s not working': An FDA insider’s view of where medical innovation falls short

At first, it sounded like a breakup.

“It’s not working, and it won’t work in the future,” said Dr. Janet Woodcock, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s top drug regulator.

She was speaking to an audience of about 150 researchers who are toiling to discover new medicines that will save lives. The room was silent.