Extended Interview: NIH Director Jay Bhattacharya on Fauci Hearing, COVID 19 Origins, and More Jay Bhattacharya's views on the origins of the COVID 19 pandemic have been making headlines in recent weeks, particularly in light of his testimony at the hearing on Dr.
Anthony Fauci's role in the pandemic response. As director of the National Institute of Health (NIH), Bhattacharya has played a key role in shaping the country's approach to addressing the crisis.
Understanding the NIH Director's Stance on COVID 19 Origins Bhattacharya is a vocal advocate for investigating the possibility that the pandemic originated from a lab accident in Wuhan, China.