Dr. Califf Returns To US FDA: What To Do First?

Acting commissioner Janet Woodcock will remain at the agency and become principal deputy commissioner when Califf arrives.

Robert Califf
Robert Califf was confirmed by the Senate as FDA commissioner on 15 February. • Source: Alamy

Robert Califf, who squeaked through the US Senate to become the first person confirmed twice as Food and Drug Administration commissioner, will return with urgent items already on his agenda, including some pushed to the top to smooth his path to the job.

Califf received only 50 votes in favor of confirmation on 15 February, which was the lowest total a nominee to...

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