Michael C. Rogers, M.S., is Associate Commissioner for Regulatory Affairs in FDA's Office of Regulatory Affairs (ORA). In this role, he oversees inspections, compliance, enforcement, field laboratory operations, import operations, and strategic planning, among other areas for all FDA regulatory programs. Throughout his FDA career, Mr. Rogers has led numerous national and international investigations, public health-related emergencies, as well as natural disaster recovery efforts. Mr. Rogers holds a bachelor's degree in Zoology and Chemistry from North Carolina State University, and a master's degree in management from the University of Maryland University College.
In the spirit of collaboration, FDA's Office of Regulatory Affairs has partnered with the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture and North Carolina State University to create "Introduction to Public Health Food Inspections," the first-of-its-kind course to offer students a comprehensive understanding of federal regulatory food inspections and enforcement.
