Who is Jay Bhattacharya? The Indian-origin physician and economist from Stanford and director at NIH
Jayanta Bhattacharya, born in Kolkata, is now the NIH Director. He studied economics and medicine at Stanford. He criticized COVID-19 lockdowns. Donald Trump nominated him in 2024. The Senate confirmed him in March 2025. He now shapes US medical research. He works with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. His career combines medicine, economics, and health policy. His work highlights interdisciplinary expertise.
Jayanta Bhattacharya, born in Kolkata, is now the NIH Director. He studied economics and medicine at Stanford. He criticized COVID-19 lockdowns. Donald Trump nominated him in 2024. The Senate confirmed him in March 2025. He now shapes US medical research. He works with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. His career combines medicine, economics, and health policy. His work highlights interdisciplinary expertise.
