The Scientist, November 12, 2021: Former FDA Commissioner Robert Califf has been nominated to be the new FDA Commissioner. He has excellent experience, but like all the FDA candidates the White House considered recently, he has close ties to industry.
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Biden to Choose Robert Califf to Lead F.D.A., Despite Drug Industry Ties
The New York Times, November 12, 2021: Is Biden nominee Dr. Califf the best choice to head up the FDA. The New York Times describes his pros and cons, and we point out that the White House doesn’t mind his Pharma ties.
Read More »Biden picks ex-FDA chief Robert Califf to again lead agency
AP News, November 12, 2021: Robert Califf will be nominated as FDA Commissioner today. We told AP “He knows how the FDA works, and he avoided making any outrageous decisions as commissioner. Those are essential if the FDA is going to regain the public trust.”
Read More »Biden expected to tap Califf as FDA commissioner
Roll Call, November 12, 2021: Robert Califf will be nominated to again serve as FDA commissioner. We tell Roll Call that he’s a political compromise, close to Pharma but avoiding the controversy that happens when FDA ignores scientific evidence.
Read More »Biden chooses Robert Califf, former Obama FDA chief, as agency commissioner
Washington Post, November 12, 2021: President Biden is expected to nominate former FDA Commissioner Robert Califf to return as the agency’s head, and we explain why this political compromise makes sense despite his industry ties.
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