Scientists, advocates voice objections to von Eschenbach’s conflicts, 2015.
Cancer Leadership Council letter calls for permanent leadership of NCI and FDA.
Cancer center directors to develop blueprint for progress that’s “honest,” M.D. Anderson’s John Mendelsohn says.
Also Von Eschenbach role in industry program raises new concerns of conflict of interest.
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