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Califf Expected To Ace Senate Panel Vote, As He Ups Emphasis On Safety Surveillance

The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee plans a confirmation vote on Robert Califf Jan. 12 to become the next FDA commissioner. Public health researchers and Sens. Sanders and Warren have argued that the long-time academic research leader's ties to industry are too close. Meanwhile, Califf recently has emphasized his focus on strengthening postmarket safety oversight.

FDA Commissioner nominee Robert Califf, who promised the Senate he would push for tougher postmarket surveillance of devices and drugs, is expected to clear a Jan. 12 confirmation vote from the Senate Help, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee.

Two Senators who said they would place blocks on Califf’s appointment in December, Sens. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska and Ben Sasse, R-Neb., have removed their objections. Murkowski objected to FDA’s approval...

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