Meet President Biden's likely pick to lead the FDA: Robert Califf. Despite the agency’s prominent role in the Covid response, it hasn't had a permanent leader since Biden took office in January.
President Joe Biden is likely to nominate former Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Robert Califf to return to the top role at the sweeping regulatory agencyIf confirmed by the Senate, Califf would take over an agency poised to make key decisions on coronavirus vaccines and treatments while facing criticism of recent controversial drug approvals and widespread burnout due to the ongoing pandemic.
Despite the agency’s prominent role in the nation’s coronavirus response, it has been without a permanent leader since Biden took office in January. Califf would replace acting Commissioner Janet Woodcock, the agency’s longtime drug chief, who has helmed the agency for nine months. While he garnered support from many senators in his 2016 confirmation process, Sen. Bernie Sanders voiced concerns about his industry ties and said he could oppose the vote. Califf at the time had written papers with pharmaceutical industry executives and consulted for drug and device makers.
This fall and winter the agency is poised to make major decisions on Covid-19 vaccines for children and booster shots for adults, along with treatments for the disease — such as Merck’s antiviral drug molnupiravir.
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