Jay Bhattacharya, a Stanford expert, is the top candidate for NIH director under President-elect Trump, amid debate.
Jay Bhattacharya, a Stanford physician and economist, is reportedly the top candidate for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) director under President-elect Donald Trump. Bhattacharya met with Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Trump's pick for Health and Human Services, and proposed reforms to increase funding for innovative research and reduce the influence of long-serving officials. His selection has sparked debate, with some experts expressing concerns over Kennedy's past anti-vaccination stance.
November 23, 2024
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