Senate Votes To Confirm Califf at FDA

The US Senate has voted in support of the confirmation of Dr. Robert Califf, to be the commissioner of US Food and Drug Administration. The vote was 89 to 4.
 
“Dr. Califf has demonstrated a long and deep commitment to advancing the public health throughout his distinguished career as a physician, researcher, and leader in the fields of science and medicine.  He understands well the critical role that the FDA plays in responding to the changes in our society while protecting and promoting the health of the public, across the many areas we regulate – and I am confident that our public health and scientific contributions will further grow under his exceptional leadership,” said Dr. Stephen Ostroff, FDA's acting commissioner.