US FDA Might Be Temporarily Headed By Ostroff As Califf Sets His Departure

Former acting commissioner in line for the temporary position again under FDA policy, unless incoming Trump administration designates someone else.

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Robert Califf has scheduled the end of his time as FDA commissioner and it appears a familiar face might temporarily take his place.

Stephen Ostroff, deputy commissioner for foods and veterinary medicine, appears in line to become the acting commissioner, assuming Califf departs...

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