The N.I.H. has a remarkable history of contributions to biomedical research, leading to over 100 Nobel Prizes and supporting 99% of federally approved drugs from 2010 to 2019.
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., the incoming HHS Secretary, aims to redirect the N.I.H.'s focus from infectious diseases to chronic diseases, criticizing federal scientists and conventional vaccine safety.
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, Trump's N.I.H. director nominee, seeks a radical restructuring of the agency, deeming it led by 'small-minded bureaucrats', despite the need for modernization.
Experts warn that the drastic reforms proposed for the N.I.H. would be challenging to implement, requiring years of legal adjustments and strong Congressional backing.
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