Jay Bhattacharya, Indian-origin professor to head US health agency

(Sai Bureau)- Indian-origin Stanford professor Jay Bhattacharya has been confirmed as the Director of the National Institutes of Health by the US Senate with a 53-47 vote.
Jay Bhattacharya named Director of National Institutes of Health
He secured 53-47 vote in US Congress
Jay is health policy professor at Stanford School of Medicine
Jay Bhattacharya, an Indian-origin professor at Stanford School of Medicine, was confirmed as the Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) by the US Senate on Tuesday. Bhattacharya secured the position with a 53-47 vote during the first session of the roll call vote in the 119th Congress.
Following his confirmation, US Republican Senator from Kentucky Mitch McConnell congratulated Bhattacharya, stating, "Voted today to confirm Dr Jay Bhattacharya to lead the National Institutes of Health. With an extensive background in medical research, I expect Dr J Bhattacharya to provide sound leadership at the NIH."