Potential For Califf’s Second US FDA Commissioner Term Surprises, Excites Stakeholders

 
• By Derrick Gingery

Many supporters believe Robert Califf checks all the boxes, but if nominated he would also face many familiar confirmation challenges.

Food and Drug Administration Commissioner nominee Doctor Robert Califf testifies at his nomination hearing at the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington, November 17, 2015. REUTERS/Gary Cameron
If nominated and confirmed, former FDA commissioner Robert Califf would become only the second person to serve two separate terms in the office. • Source: Reuters/Gary Cameron

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