AJMC November 27, 2024
Key Takeaways
- Jay Bhattacharya, a Stanford professor, is nominated to lead the NIH, known for his controversial COVID-19 views, including support for herd immunity.
- Bhattacharya’s nomination, alongside Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Mehmet Oz, indicates potential shifts in vaccine policy under the Trump administration.
- Jim O’Neill, with HHS experience, is nominated as deputy secretary, focusing on management, transparency, and accountability.
- The appointments could challenge existing vaccine mandates and public health strategies, reflecting the administration’s critical stance on current vaccine policies.
The Stanford professor was a supporter of herd immunity during the COVID-19 pandemic.
President-elect Donald Trump announced that he has chosen Jay Bhattacharya, MD, PhD, to lead the National Institutes of Health (NIH),1 which is the leading medical...
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