Unbowed by a string of recent pipeline setbacks, Lilly Research Labs' new leader speaks out about his company's current trajectory and his belief in ongoing initiatives like Chorus and a mirror fund as Lilly attempts to bridge its patent cliff.

She is as polarizing as she is powerful, but whether you think Janet Woodcock is drug development’s hero or public health’s enemy, there’s no denying she dramatically transformed the US FDA over her 35-year career.

Personal-care and beauty products can do without fragrances that contain phthalates, says Washington Department of Ecology in a November Draft Regulatory Determinations Report to state lawmakers as per the Safer Products for Washington Act. Restriction specifics will be worked out in 2022 in consultation with stakeholders, Ecology says.