Lizzy Lawrence, STAT’s FDA reporter, joins biotech experts Brian Skorney and Daphne Zohar to discuss the impact of a potential Trump presidency on the FDA and the biotech industry. They delve into concerns over regulatory changes, FDA leadership stability, and investor sentiments regarding vaccines and antivirals. The conversation also explores how immigration policies may affect talent acquisition in biotech. Finally, they analyze the Inflation Reduction Act’s effects on drug development and pricing, shedding light on innovation in a politically charged landscape.