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It’s now just a matter of time before Dr. Robert Califf, the esteemed Duke University researcher, is confirmed as the next U.S. Food and Drug Administration commissioner.
The Senate overrode a procedural move intended to block his confirmation, opening up the avenue for him to assume the new role. Some senators, including presidential candidate Bernie Sanders, had raised questions about Califf’s ties to industry.
Just as that move took place, the FDA sought more information on a potentially…