Former U.S. President Donald Trump has nominated Indian-American health policy expert Jay Bhattacharya to lead the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Known for his work on public health and biomedical innovation, Bhattacharya has been a prominent figure in health policy debates, including co-authoring the Great Barrington Declaration during the COVID-19 pandemic. His nomination underscores a focus on addressing chronic illnesses and promoting medical research reforms.