Jay Bhattacharya Leads Race for Trump's NIH Director Choice

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Jay Bhattacharya Leads Race for Trump's NIH Director Choice
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Jay Bhattacharya, a Stanford professor known for opposing Covid-19 lockdowns, is the leading candidate to head the National Institutes of Health under Trump's administration. Bhattacharya, an ally of vaccine skeptic Robert Kennedy Jr., would join other controversial health appointees, raising concerns among public health officials. His potential nomination aligns with Trump's healthcare agenda, which includes significant influence from Kennedy, despite criticism from the pharmaceutical industry and public health bodies.

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