What's Happening with the FDA Commissioner Appointment?

Last week, it was reported that President Joe Biden is
considering Robert Califf to lead the Food and Drug
Administration.


The appointment, which has yet to been made official, comes as a
mid-November deadline to appoint an FDA Commissioner looms.
Currently, the acting commissioner for the agency is Janet
Woodcock.


On Health Affairs This Week, Senior Editors Jessica Bylander and
Chris Fleming dive into Califf's consideration, why it's
important the agency has a leader, and give an overview of the
role FDA plays in regulation outside of drugs and medical
devices.


Related Links:


Biden Zeroes In On Califf To Head FDA As Deadline Nears (The
Washington Post)

The FDA Has Been Without A Permanent Leader For 8 Months As
COVID Cases Climb (NPR)

Seven Former FDA Commissioners: The FDA Should Be An
Independent Federal Agency (Health Affairs)

FDA Letter to President Biden, March 9, 2021 



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