FDA Nominee Califf Seeks Clinical Trial, Combo Product Reforms
This article was originally published in The Gray Sheet
Executive Summary
President Obama nominated Robert Califf for FDA commissioner, and Senate HELP Chairman Lamar Alexander said the committee "will move promptly" to consider the nomination. If confirmed, he would be expected to lead reforms of the combination products review process, among other initiatives. However, while the initial positive response from Sen. Alexander suggests the possibility of a smooth confirmation, it certainly isn't guaranteed.