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Career officials Rebello, Felberbaum to lead FDA’s communications

September 2, 2020 10:26 PM UTC

Former FDA commissioners Scott Gottlieb and Robert Califf tweeted their praise Tuesday of the appointment of two long-time FDA officials to head the agency’s communications. 

Heidi Rebello will become FDA’s acting associate commissioner for external affairs, succeeding John “Wolf” Wagner, who held the position for about two months. Rebello has worked at FDA for over 14 years and served in roles that include deputy chief of staff and assistant commissioner of media affairs. ...