Contact the Office of Media Affairs
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This page provides contact information for media inquiries from reporters.
If you have a question and you are not a reporter, please call 1-888-INFO-FDA (1-888-463-6332).
Spanish-language media inquiries: Para consultas de los medios de comunicación en español comuníquese con Gloria Sánchez-Contreras.
On this page:
- Media Contacts for Drugs
- Media Contacts for Food
- Media Contacts for Biologics, including vaccines
- Media Contacts for Medical Devices
- Media Contacts for Other Centers, Offices, and Topics
- Phone Numbers for All Media Contacts
- Leadership Contacts
- General Contact Information
Media Contacts for Drugs
The media contacts for the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER) are:
- Kimberly DiFonzo
- Jeremy Kahn
- Lauren-Jei McCarthy
- Lindsey O’Keefe
- Shirley Simson
- Chanapa Tantibanchachai
Contacts for Specific Drug Topics
| Topic | Media Contact |
|---|---|
| Adverse Event Reporting System (AERS) | Jeremy Kahn, Chanapa Tantibanchachai |
| Biosimilars | Kimberly DiFonzo, Lindsey O’Keefe |
| Compliance and Drug Enforcement Actions | Jeremy Kahn, Lindsey O’Keefe |
| Generic Drugs | Kimberly DiFonzo, Lindsey O’Keefe |
| Oncology Products | Chanapa Tantibanchachai, Lindsey O’Keefe |
| Over-the-Counter Drugs | Lindsey O’Keefe, Jeremy Kahn |
Media Contacts for Food
The media contacts for the Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN) are:
Contacts for Specific Food and Cosmetics Topics
| Topic | Media Contact |
|---|---|
| Cosmetics | Monique Richards, Amanda Turney |
| Dietary Supplements | Courtney Rhodes, Monique Richards |
| Food and Color Additives | Kimberly DiFonzo, Courtney Rhodes |
| Food Safety | Amanda Turney, Courtney Rhodes |
| Labeling | Kimberly DiFonzo, Courtney Rhodes |
Media Contacts for Biologics, including vaccines
The media contacts for the Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER) are:
Media Contacts for Medical Devices
The media contacts for the Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) are:
Media Contacts for Other Centers, Offices, and Topics
Contacts for Other Center and Offices
| Center and Offices | Media Contact |
|---|---|
| Center for Tobacco Products (CTP) | Alison Hunt, Courtney Rhodes |
| Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) | Monique Richards, Kimberly DiFonzo |
| Office of Chief Scientist (OCS) | Amanda Turney, Shirley Simson |
| National Center for Toxicological Research (NCTR) | Amanda Turney, Shirley Simson |
| Office of Global Policy and Strategy (OGPS) | Gloria Sánchez-Contreras |
Contacts for Other Topics
| Topic | Media Contact |
|---|---|
| Clinical Trials | Lindsey O’Keefe, Amanda Turney |
| Orphan Products | Jeremy Kahn |
| Pain Medications | Lindsey O’Keefe, Lauren-Jei McCarthy |
| Oncology Center of Excellence | Chanapa Tantibanchachai, Lindsey O’Keefe |
For all other topics, call Media Affairs at 301-796-4540 or email fdaoma@fda.hhs.gov.
Phone Numbers for All Media Contacts
| Contact | Phone Number |
|---|---|
| Abby Capobianco | 240-461-9059 |
| Kimberly DiFonzo | 240-651-4191 |
| Audra Harrison | 301-908-6101 |
| Alison Hunt | 240-402-0764 |
| Jeremy Kahn | 301-796-8671 |
| Lauren-Jei McCarthy | 240-702-3940 |
| Lindsey O’Keefe | 240-731-9982 |
| Courtney Rhodes | 202-281-5237 |
| Monique Richards | 240-402-3014 |
| Gloria Sánchez-Contreras | 301-796-7686 |
| Shirley Simson | 202-597-4230 |
| Chanapa Tantibanchachai | 202-384-2219 |
| Amanda Turney | 301-796-2969 |
Media Affairs Leadership
| Contact | Phone Number |
|---|---|
| Michael Felberbaum Acting Assistant Commissioner for Media Affairs |
240-402-9548 |
| Daniel Hetlage Deputy Assistant Commissioner for Media Affairs |
301-796-4540 |
| Stephanie Caccomo Media Relations Director |
240-762-8873 |
| Shannon P. Hatch Media Relations Director |
202-510-1973 |
| Tara Rabin Media Relations Director |
240-402-3157 |
| Brad Kimberly Social Media Director |
240-402-1002 |
General Contact Information
- Hours of Operation: 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET except federal holidays.
- Phone: 301-796-4540
- Email: fdaoma@fda.hhs.gov
The mailing address is:
FDA Office of Media Affairs
10903 New Hampshire Ave
Building 32, Room 5245
Silver Spring, MD 20993
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