Source: The Dispatch
by Justin Perry
“Bhattacharya, who was born in Kolkata, India, and emigrated to the U.S. as a child, has a long list of degrees and qualifications that make him a solid choice for NIH director. He earned a medical degree and doctoral degree in economics from Stanford University and holds or has held an assortment of other positions and fellowships at premier institutions. Beyond his credentials, he has an established history of obtaining research funding from the NIH. Prior to gaining national attention for his concerns about the global pandemic response, he and his colleagues sought to broadly understand how factors such as socioeconomic status affect the welfare of different populations, including a highly cited study looking at how nutritional status, poverty, and food security relate to one another. He is a serious scientist with a track record of success (disclosure: I advocated for his nomination to Trump’s transition team).” (12/03/24)
https://thedispatch.com/article/why-dr-jay-bhattacharya-is-the-right-choice-to-reform-the-nih/