dr. jay bhattacharya faces scrutiny during his senate confirmation hearing to lead the nih, promising to introduce a culture of free speech and scientific dissent.

Nominee to run the national institutes of health, faces senate confirmation scrutiny.

Agency where Bhattacharya is poised to take over and implement new policies.

Mentioned in relation to potential policies and direction the nih could take.

Discussed as a critic of the nih and a figure in health policy.

Former nih official criticized by some Republicans during the pandemic.