US EditionJay Bhattacharya confirmed by Senate to lead NIH
- Dr. Jay Bhattacharya was confirmed by the Senate as the Director of the National Institutes of Health with a 53-47 vote on March 25, 2025.
- He is known for his criticism of COVID-19 public health measures and co-authored the Great Barrington Declaration.
- Bhattacharya aims to foster a culture at the NIH that encourages differing perspectives and acknowledges politicization in science.
- He is committed to working to address chronic health needs through NIH research.
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Jay Bhattacharya Confirmed as NIH Director
The Senate confirmed President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the National Institutes of Health on Tuesday. Jay Bhattacharya, a Stanford University health economist who gained notoriety for his criticism of the NIH’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, secured the confirmation with a 53-to-47 party-line vote, The New York Times reported.
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