Short Stuff: Frances Kelsey: Hero of the FDA
Episode Date: May 10, 2023Who is Frances Kelsey? Well, she's a semi-unsung hero of the FDA whose work helped save a lot of kids from congenital disorders and even death. Listen...
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2433 episodes transcribedWho is Frances Kelsey? Well, she's a semi-unsung hero of the FDA whose work helped save a lot of kids from congenital disorders and even death. Listen...
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