About FDA
Product Center Ombudsmen
CBER (Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research), CDER (Center for Drug Evaluation and Research), CDRH (Center for Devices and Radiological Health), CTP (Center for Tobacco Products), 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
CBER Assistant Ombudsman, Howard Balick
Telephone: 301-827-0379
E-mail: CBERombudsman@fda.hhs.gov
Web page: CBER Ombudsman
CDER Ombudsman, Virginia Behr
Telephone: 301-796-3436
E-mail: CDERombudsman@fda.hhs.gov
Web page: CDER Ombudsman
CDRH Ombudsman, David Buckles
Telephone: 301-796-5447
CDRH Deputy Ombudsman, Lawrence "Jake" Romanell
Telephone: 301-796-5436
E-mail: CDRHombudsman@fda.hhs.gov
Web page: CDRH Ombudsman
CTP Ombudsman, Les Weinstein
Telephone: 301-796-9239
E-mail: Les.Weinstein@fda.hhs.gov
Web page: CTP Ombudsman
CVM Ombudsman, Marcia Larkins
Telephone: 240-276-9015
E-mail: CVMombudsman@fda.hhs.gov
Web page: CVM Ombudsman