US Industry Welcomes Nomination Of Califf To FDA Helm For A Second Time
Cardiologist Previously Served As FDA Commissioner Between 2016 and 2017
Executive Summary
The US off-patent industry has welcomed the news that Robert Califf looks likely to serve a second term as US Food and Drug Administration commissioner, after his nomination by US President Joe Biden.
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