Center Ombudsmen

Center Ombudsmen

CBER (Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research), CDER (Center for Drug Evaluation and Research), CDRH (Center for Devices and Radiological Health) and CVM (Center for Veterinary Medicine) each have a designated ombudsman. Each works to resolve problems and issues occurring within their own respective center. If that effort is unsuccessful or if intercenter issues are involved, the matter will go to the FDA Ombudsman's Office. The offices are in close communication with common goals of efficient dispute resolution.

CBER Ombudsman, Sheryl Lard Whiteford
Telephone: 301-827-0379
E-mail: Sherry.Lard@FDA.HHS.GOV

CDER Ombudsman, Virginia Behr
Telephone: 301-796-3436
E-mail: CDERombudsman@FDA.HHS.GOV

CDRH Ombudsman, Les Weinstein
Telephone: 240-276-3962
E-mail: ombudsman@CDRH.FDA.GOV

CVM Ombudsman, Marcia Larkins
Telephone: 240-276-9015
E-Mail: CVMOMBUDSMAN@fda.hhs.gov