NRI Jay Bhattacharya, 'Professor, Health Policy 'Confirmed as NIH Director in a Senate Vote

Los Angeles/Mar 26, 2025
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The U.S. Senate has confirmed Dr. Jay Bhattacharya as the new Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in a closely contested 53-47 vote on Tuesday, March 25. A professor at Stanford School of Medicine, Bhattacharya is known for his expertise in health policy, economics, and medical research.

Bhattacharya has an extensive background in public health and biomedical innovation. He holds senior research positions at the National Bureau of Economic Research and several Stanford institutions, including the Hoover Institution. His research has been widely published, covering topics in medicine, law, economics, and public health.

Indiaspora Congratulates the Incoming Trump Administration

Los Angeles/Jan 25, 2025
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Indiaspora has been actively engaged in non-partisan political engagement since our founding in 2012. We are pleased that the Indian American community is more politically engaged and are proud of the diaspora voices in American politics today. President Trump’s second-term administration highlights the growing influence of Indian-Americans, with k appointments across civil rights, national security, and technology. We congratulate the following appointees in the new administration: Harmeet Kaur Dhillon, Vivek Ramaswamy, Kash Patel, Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, and Sriram Krishnan.

MR Rangaswami, Founder and Chairman of Indiaspora, said: “On behalf of Indiaspora and the Indian-American community, I’d like to congratulate President Trump as the 47th President of the United States. I expect US-India relations to continue flourishing amidst this new political climate in America.

NRIs Take Prominent Roles in Trump’s Diverse Second-Term Cabinet

Los Angeles/Jan 20, 2025
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President-elect Donald Trump’s second-term Cabinet is making waves with a notable increase in diversity, as several NRIs are set to play pivotal roles in the administration. These appointments highlight the growing influence of NRIs professionals in critical areas of governance, technology, public health, and law enforcement.

Here’s a closer look at the NRIs taking on leadership roles in Trump’s new administration:

NRI Sriram Krishnan Appointed Senior White House Advisor on AI Policy
NRI Sriram Krishnan, entrepreneur and venture capitalist, has been appointed as the Senior White House Policy Advisor on Artificial Intelligence (AI). With a robust background in technology and innovation, Krishnan’s role will be pivotal in shaping the U.S. government’s AI strategies and policies.

Trump taps NRI Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, scientist, NIH, selected as the director of the country's top health research and funding institution

Los Angeles/Nov 27, 2024
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President-elect Donald Trump has named NRI Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, a Stanford health economist known for opposing pandemic lockdowns and vaccine mandates, as his nominee to lead the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Bhattacharya’s appointment aligns with Trump’s choice of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to head the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

In his announcement, Trump praised the duo, stating they would transform medical research and tackle critical health challenges, particularly chronic illnesses. “Together, Jay and RFK Jr. will restore the NIH to a gold standard of medical research, focusing on the root causes and solutions to America’s health crises,” Trump said.