FDA commissioner Califf departing Jan. 20

Robert Califf’s resignation as FDA commissioner will go into effect at noon on Jan. 20, according to the agency.

FDA has not officially named an acting director to succeed him. FDA regulations call for the deputy commissioner for foods and veterinary medicine to act in the role. Stephen Ostroff, who holds that position, is expected to be acting commissioner until the Senate confirms a permanent successor to Califf...