Wasington: Indian-origin Jay Bhattacharya who born in Kolkata, has emerged as top contender for the position of Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) under the upcoming administration of President-elect Donald Trump,

Jay Bhattacharya, a Stanford University-trained physician and economist, has reportedly emerged as the presumptive favourite of President-elect Donald Trump's transition team for the post of next director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

The Stanford-trained physician and economist, who won GOP support after pushing back on covid lockdowns, is said to have impressed RFK Jr., Donald Trump’s pick to lead HHS.

Bhattacharya, a Stanford University-trained physician and economist, met Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who has been appointed by Trump to lead the Department of Health and Human Services.

Jay Bhattacharya emerges as top contender for NIH director under Trump administration, proposing overhaul of agency's focus and leadership.