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.
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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.
Read More »FDA continues operating without a Senate-confirmed, permanent leader
Homeland Preparedness News, September 28, 2021: Should you be concerned about the lack of a permanent FDA Commissioner? NCHR explains why the new Commissioner needs to be someone who cares about public safety and public health.
Read More »Alzheimer’s drug approval debacle deepens FDA scrutiny
Politico, June 11, 2021: Dr. Diana Zuckerman speaks with Politico on the impact that the newly approved Alzheimer’s drug will have on Democratic senators.
Read More »Janet Woodcock revolutionized the way the FDA reviews cancer drugs, inspiring her supporters and raising concerns for detractors
STAT News, March 1, 2021: The FDA is approving more new cancer drugs than ever before, after FDA’s drug chief Janet Woodcock loosened FDA standards. Now cancer doctors are Woodcock’s most vocal backers in her campaign to be FDA Commissioner. But critics say too many approved cancer drugs aren’t proven to help patients live longer.
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