Trump turns to critic of COVID mandates to run NIH
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya has been nominated as the NIH director to address America's health challenges and restore the agency's research standards.
Trump's Pick to Lead NIH Will Leave People Sicker
Bhattacharya's perspective signals a shift in public health priorities towards personal autonomy and a critique of current NIH roles.
How Trump's NIH pick could upend the agency
Jay Bhattacharya's nomination could inspire needed changes in NIH operations and funding practices despite his controversial pandemic views.
Trump picks Stanford professor Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, who backed COVID herd immunity, to lead N.I.H.
Trump nominates Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, a critic of COVID-19 lockdowns, as NIH director to address America's health challenges.
From 'fringe' to ... boss, Dem allies' slimy war on 'No Labels' and other commentary
Jay Bhattacharya's nomination by Trump represents a shift towards greater academic freedom and a challenge to the public health establishment's orthodoxies.
Who is Jay Bhattacharya, Trump's anti-lockdown pick to head the NIH?
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, nominated to lead the NIH, is recognized for his opposition to COVID-19 lockdowns and their societal impacts.
Trump turns to critic of COVID mandates to run NIH
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya has been nominated as the NIH director to address America's health challenges and restore the agency's research standards.
Trump's Pick to Lead NIH Will Leave People Sicker
Bhattacharya's perspective signals a shift in public health priorities towards personal autonomy and a critique of current NIH roles.
How Trump's NIH pick could upend the agency
Jay Bhattacharya's nomination could inspire needed changes in NIH operations and funding practices despite his controversial pandemic views.
Trump picks Stanford professor Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, who backed COVID herd immunity, to lead N.I.H.
Trump nominates Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, a critic of COVID-19 lockdowns, as NIH director to address America's health challenges.
From 'fringe' to ... boss, Dem allies' slimy war on 'No Labels' and other commentary
Jay Bhattacharya's nomination by Trump represents a shift towards greater academic freedom and a challenge to the public health establishment's orthodoxies.
Who is Jay Bhattacharya, Trump's anti-lockdown pick to head the NIH?
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, nominated to lead the NIH, is recognized for his opposition to COVID-19 lockdowns and their societal impacts.
Intelligence CIO moves to helm IT at the National Institutes of Health
Adele Merritt is now the CIO of NIH, bringing extensive cybersecurity and IT management experience from her previous role in the Intelligence Community.
With Trump coming into power, the NIH is in the crosshairs
The Trump administration may target NIH for substantial restructuring due to declining trust in public health agencies, worsened by the pandemic.
Trump administration considers NIH critic as agency's leader
The Trump administration may appoint Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, a COVID-19 restrictions critic, to a significant public health position, signaling diverse views on health policy.
Long a Crown Jewel' of Government, N.I.H. Is Now a Target
The NIH faces challenges ahead under the new administration, including proposed radical reforms in its focus and structure.
With Trump coming into power, the NIH is in the crosshairs
The Trump administration may target NIH for substantial restructuring due to declining trust in public health agencies, worsened by the pandemic.
Trump administration considers NIH critic as agency's leader
The Trump administration may appoint Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, a COVID-19 restrictions critic, to a significant public health position, signaling diverse views on health policy.
Long a Crown Jewel' of Government, N.I.H. Is Now a Target
The NIH faces challenges ahead under the new administration, including proposed radical reforms in its focus and structure.
You Can Clap All You Want': House Democrat Spars With Marjorie Taylor Greene Over RFK Jr. Gutting Health Agency
The potential nomination of RFK Jr. to lead the NIH raises critical concerns about his history of vaccine misinformation and lack of medical credentials.
New discovery on how mutant RAS drives tumors
Mutant RAS genes contribute to tumor growth through mechanisms in the nucleus, not just cell surface signaling.
Northwestern Receives $55 Million to Advance Health Research - News Center
NUCATS Institute received $55 million NIH funding to enhance healthcare interventions through collaborative clinical and translational research.
Grass-roots grant-writing approaches can help researchers at small institutions to succeed
Grant writing challenges significantly impact funding opportunities for researchers at smaller institutions, highlighting inequalities in access to resources and support.
Northwestern Receives $55 Million to Advance Health Research - News Center
NUCATS Institute received $55 million NIH funding to enhance healthcare interventions through collaborative clinical and translational research.
Grass-roots grant-writing approaches can help researchers at small institutions to succeed
Grant writing challenges significantly impact funding opportunities for researchers at smaller institutions, highlighting inequalities in access to resources and support.
Northwestern Receives Grant to Implement Secure Firearm Storage Program for Illinois Parents - News Center
The NIH awarded Northwestern University $3.3 million to implement a secure firearm storage program at community health centers, aiming to reduce firearm injury and mortality among youth.
Vision loss breakthrough: Scientists find AREDS2 supplements slow macular degeneration
Taking a daily supplement may help save eyesight in late-stage dry AMD patients.
Workshop: Promoting Mental Health for Sexual and Gender Minority Youth: Evidence-Based Developmental Perspectives
The virtual workshop will address the state of the science on developmental trajectories of gender identity and sexuality, focusing on mental health promotion for sexual and gender minority youth.
NIH Announces Winners of 2023-2024 High School Mental Health Essay Contest
NIH announces winners of 2024 Speaking Up About Mental Health essay contest.
Workshop: Promoting Mental Health for Sexual and Gender Minority Youth: Evidence-Based Developmental Perspectives
The virtual workshop will address the state of the science on developmental trajectories of gender identity and sexuality, focusing on mental health promotion for sexual and gender minority youth.
NIH Announces Winners of 2023-2024 High School Mental Health Essay Contest
NIH announces winners of 2024 Speaking Up About Mental Health essay contest.
RFK Jr. says a parasite ate part of his brain. How common are they?
Brain parasites, like Toxoplasma gondii, are more widespread than commonly thought, with potential serious effects on the nervous system.
NIH pay raise for postdocs and PhD students could have US ripple effect
NIH raises salaries for postdocs and graduate students with NRSAs, influencing pay in academic settings.
Gene-Based Therapy Restores Cellular Development and Function in Brain Cells From People With Timothy Syndrome
A potential new therapy for Timothy syndrome shows promise in restoring typical cellular function in 3D structures created from patients' cells.
Biden order boosts women's health research as he presses for more funding
Historical underfunding of women's health research has led to knowledge gaps on diseases affecting women differently. Executive order aims to advance women's health research with comprehensive actions and data standards.
People with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome May Have an "Exhausted" Immune System
ME/CFS is a complex illness affecting immune and nervous systems. Historical disbelief hindered research progress.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Alters Brain Activity in Children With Anxiety
Children with anxiety disorders show overactivation in various brain regions, including the frontal and parietal lobes and the amygdala.
Treatment with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) leads to improvements in both clinical symptoms and brain functioning in children with anxiety disorders.
Fauci to testify over the origins of Covid-19
The article provides a timeline of key events during the initial phase of the Covid-19 pandemic, highlighting the emergence, identification, and early responses to the virus.
Fauci's raucous Hill return adds to scrutiny on NIH
Fauci faced intense bipartisan scrutiny over NIH actions and personal email use, denying involvement in gain-of-function research and lab leak theories.
NIH faces Republican call for reorganization
Reorganization plan proposed to limit NIH's authority over 'Gain of Function' research, amid concerns over public trust and fiscal challenges.