EMA, Christa Wirthumer-Hoche
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) re-elected Christa Wirthumer-Hoche as its chair for the next three years. The term will be Wirthumer-Hoche’s second and final term, as the EMA only allows for the board to serve two terms.
Wirthumer-Hoche is currently also head of the Austrian Medicines and Medical Devices Agency, a role she has held for over five years. Additionally, she is co-chair of the European Union Network Training Centre and chair of the EMA’s Active Substance Master File Working Group.
Regarding her re-appointment, Wirthumer-Hoche said, “As chair of the Board I will strive to maintain the strong partnership between EMA, Member States and the Commission to guarantee that EMA continues to protect public and animal health in Europe. This is essential if we are to deal effectively with the major challenges we will face in the coming years.”
One of the major challenges the agency faces is the transition to its new home in Amsterdam, which officially took place last month.