Some reports have Ferrara as the frontrunner. He was previously chief medical officer for the Navy and the Central Intelligence Agency.
The post of FDA Commissioner has been vacant since May 12 when Marty Makary resigned. He served as a member for 13 months. His resignation came amid disagreements with the Trump Administration, including policy about fruit flavored vapes targeted toward children. Makary was opposed to giving the go ahead for the vapes.
