Jay Bhattacharya named by Trump to lead National Institutes of Health

Jay Bhattacharya, an Indian-American scientist and Stanford professor, has been selected by Donald Trump to lead the National Institutes of Health (NIH). He is known for opposing pandemic lockdowns and vaccine mandates. This appointment is significant as it marks Trump's first Indian-American nomination for a senior government position. Bhattacharya will work alongside Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who is nominated for the Department of Health and Human Services. The nomination reflects a shift in leadership at the NIH, focusing on different approaches to public health compared to previous administrations.