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# Former FDA Head Kessler Co-chairs Biden Covid Advisors
- URL: https://www.fdaweb.com/former-fda-head-kessler-co-chairs-biden-covid-advisors/
- Published: 2020-11-09T12:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-14T16:35:38.000Z
- Author: David McFarland
- Tags: Drugs, #legacy-id-D5148040

President-elect **Joe Biden**’s transition team has announced the formation of the Transition Covid-19 Advisory Board, which is co-chaired by former FDA commissioner **David Kessler**. “The advisory board will help shape my approach to managing the surge in reported infections; ensuring vaccines are safe, effective, and distributed efficiently, equitably, and free; and protecting at-risk populations,” Biden said in a statement. Other notable board members include for acting FDA chief scientist and current vice president at In-Q-Tel **Luciana Borio**, and whistleblower ([see story](https://www.fdaweb.com/whistleblower-report-details-fda-hydroxychloroquine-role/)) and former Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority director **Rick Bright**.

Meanwhile, Biden has issued his plan for combating Covid-19\. The [plan](https://buildbackbetter.com/priorities/covid-19/?ref=fdaweb.com) aims to ensure all Americans have access to regular, reliable, and free testing. He also says the Defense Production Act will be used to ramp up production of masks, face shields, and other protective equipment so that stockpiles are fully replenished. He says his administration will also provide clear, evidence-based guidance for how communities should navigate the pandemic, and resources for schools, small businesses, and families to help them get through the pandemic.