| The White House has chosen a new chief for the Food and Drug Administration, a key player in the battle against the coronavirus, after nearly 10 months of having an interim leader. Califf, a cardiologist and former Duke University researcher who now works for Verily, the life sciences research group, and Google Health, was FDA head during the Obama administration. He is known for his groundbreaking research, clinical-trial expertise and ties to the pharmaceutical industry. |
| | | | Politics Alert | Nov. 12, 9:08 a.m. EST | | | | | The White House has chosen a new chief for the Food and Drug Administration, a key player in the battle against the coronavirus, after nearly 10 months of having an interim leader. Califf, a cardiologist and former Duke University researcher who now works for Verily, the life sciences research group, and Google Health, was FDA head during the Obama administration. He is known for his groundbreaking research, clinical-trial expertise and ties to the pharmaceutical industry. | | | | | |
