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FDA Commissioner Finalists Emerge Amidst Industry Repair Efforts

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The White House is narrowing down its choices for the next FDA commissioner, with three finalists reportedly being vetted. The candidates include White House aide Heidi Overton, oncologist Jeffrey Vacirca, and Pentagon health official Stephen Ferrara. This selection is crucial for the FDA as it aims to mend its relationship with the pharmaceutical and biotech industries following the departure of former commissioner Marty Makary. The eventual nominee will face a Senate confirmation process, which could be challenging in an election year. AI

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FDA Commissioner Finalists Emerge Amidst Industry Repair Efforts

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  1. Axios Technology TIER_1 English(EN) · Caitlin Owens ·

    Three finalists emerge to lead FDA

    <p>White House aide Heidi Overton, oncologist Jeffrey Vacirca and senior Pentagon health official Stephen Ferrara are all in the running to be the next <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/05/12/makary-out-fda-chief-turmoil" target="_blank">FDA commissioner</a>, sources tell Axios…

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