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NIH cancels mRNA vaccine contracts, citing lack of public trust
Director Jay Bhattacharya claims the federal government recently canceled millions of dollars’ worth of mRNA research contracts because the general public
NIH director: mRNA vaccine contracts were canceled because public lacks trust in technology
NIH Director Jay Bhattacharya offered an explanation for the cancellation of mRNA vaccine contracts that didn't align with that of his boss, health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
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Trump’s NIH chief tries (and fails) to defend cuts to mRNA vaccine research
The NIH’s Jay Bhattacharya tried his best pitch to explain the Trump administration’s shift away from mRNA vaccine research. His case fell far short.
NIH director offers reason for cutting vaccine contracts
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NIH head: mRNA vaccine cuts made because public doesn’t trust them
National Institutes of Health director Jay Bhattacharya believes mRNA vaccine technology is “promising” but has failed at “earning public trust,” speaking one week after the federal government canceled $500 million for its development.
Trump Admin’s $500M in mRNA Cuts Sparks Outrage
President Donald Trump has addressed his administration's withdrawal of $500 million in funding intended for mRNA vaccines, which has been redirected by Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F.

Dr. Jay Bhattacharya says cancer vaccine research showing 'promising' results

Fox News senior medical analyst Dr. Marc Siegel discusses Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

This task force for childhood vaccines was disbanded 27 years ago. HHS just revived it.

The original task force was disbanded in 1998, the health agency said, adding that NIH director Jay Bhattacharya will serve as the chairman.
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HHS revives '90s task force designed to improve safety of childhood vaccines

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is re-launching a task force focused on the safety of childhood vaccines. | ...
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After years of close mentorship, Harvard’s president and Jay Bhattacharya enter dramatic new territory

He could appeal the decision to the director of the NIH, Dr. Jay Bhattacharya. It was a name Garber knew exceptionally well.

Alan Garber’s former student now holds the keys to Harvard’s future

Two of the frontline antagonists in the battle between Harvard and President Trump are bound by deep social ties and a shared ...

Science Needs Dissent: NIH Director Jay Bhattacharya on COVID, Autism, and Climate Change

Director Jay Bhattacharya began when he was a professor of medicine, economics, and health research policy at Stanford ...
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Dr. Jay Bhattacharya: Next Time There Is A Pandemic We Will Lock Down ...

Dr. Jay Bhattacharya speaks after receiving the first annual Samizdat Prize, an award that will be given by Real Clear to journalists, scholars, and public figures who have fought censorship and ...
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Trump picks Jay Bhattacharya, COVID lockdown critic, as NIH director

Jay Bhattacharya, Trump's pick to lead the NIH, is known for arguing against lockdowns and for "herd immunity" to control the COVID-19 virus.
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Federal cuts to mRNA vaccine development will impact vermont vaccine readiness

The director of the National Institutes of Health, Jay Bhattacharya, explained why the federal government wound up $500 ...