NIH director proposes overhaul of research to boost public trust

Published September 9, 2026 2:46pm ET | Updated September 9, 2026 2:46pm ET



National Institutes of Health Director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya said the agency would increase direct research funding and make new investments in early-career scientists to revitalize trust in public health and scientific expertise.

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