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ARTICLE | Politics, Policy & Law

Califf’s corporate connections will be scrutinized

The former FDA commissioner works for Verily, serves on the boards of Cytokinetics, Centessa, Clinetic

October 15, 2021 7:28 PM UTC

If Robert Califf is nominated as FDA commissioner, his corporate connections will be examined under a microscope, including his membership on the boards of three biotechs.

Senators who objected to Califf’s confirmation as commissioner in 2016 because of his previous membership on corporate boards are likely to raise similar questions this time. ...