{"id":2092873,"date":"2023-11-07T13:40:01","date_gmt":"2023-11-07T18:40:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/monica-bertagnolli-confirmed-as-next-nih-director-with-gop-help\/"},"modified":"2023-11-07T13:43:33","modified_gmt":"2023-11-07T18:43:33","slug":"monica-bertagnolli-confirmed-as-next-nih-director-with-gop-help","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/monica-bertagnolli-confirmed-as-next-nih-director-with-gop-help\/","title":{"rendered":"Monica Bertagnolli appointed as NIH director with GOP support"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fmonica-bertagnolli-confirmed-as-next-nih-director-with-gop-help%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2092873&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>The Senate Confirms Monica Bertagnolli as \u2062the 17th Director of the National\u2062 Institutes of Health<\/h2>\n<p>The Senate made history on Tuesday with a decisive vote of 62-36 to confirm Monica Bertagnolli as the 17th permanent director of the National \u200cInstitutes of Health\u2062 (NIH). \u2064This groundbreaking appointment marks the first time a woman has held this prestigious \u200dtitle.<\/p>\n<p>Bertagnolli, who was nominated by President Joe Biden in May, faced opposition from Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT). However, her nomination received widespread support from both Democrats \u200dand Republicans, including\u200c Senators Bill Cassidy (R-LA) and Mitt Romney (R-UT).<\/p>\n<h3>Priorities for the NIH&#8217;s New Director<\/h3>\n<p>During\u2062 her confirmation hearing before the Senate Health, Education,\u2062 Labor, and Pensions Committee, \u200cBertagnolli outlined her top priorities as the NIH director. She\u200c emphasized the importance of restoring trust in the agency and utilizing scientific research to improve healthcare access and quality for \u2064underserved communities, particularly in rural America.<\/p>\n<p>Senator \u2063Patty Murray (D-WA) also highlighted\u2063 Bertagnolli&#8217;s commitment to advancing women&#8217;s health\u2064 and addressing barriers for women in\u2063 science, including the issue \u200dof sexual harassment.<\/p>\n<p>Bertagnolli, currently serving as the director of the National \u2064Cancer Institute,\u200d is \u200dhighly respected in the field of surgical oncology. Her nomination\u2062 was influenced by her successful\u200c efforts in \u200cadvancing\u200b President Biden&#8217;s Cancer Moonshot initiative, which aims to prevent 4 million cancer deaths\u2063 by 2047.<\/p>\n<h3>Opposition and Congressional Scrutiny<\/h3>\n<p>Senator\u200b Sanders, as the chairman\u200c of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, initially delayed\u200c the confirmation of\u2064 Bertagnolli \u200band other public health officials. He\u2064 demanded a stronger commitment from the administration \u2063to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/senate-budget-committee-chairman-sanders-says-they-will-consider-6-trillion-budget-bill\/\" title=\"Senate Budget Committee chairman Sanders says they will consider  trillion budget bill\">lower prescription drug prices<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Despite Sanders&#8217; opposition, Bertagnolli&#8217;s confirmation \u2062proceeded, with only Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) joining Sanders in voting against her \u2062confirmation.<\/p>\n<p>During her confirmation hearing, Bertagnolli assured the committee that she would not \u200daccept a position with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/top-biden-adviser-anita-dunn-divulges-massive-conflict-of-interest-she-worked-for-pfizer\/\" title=\"Top Biden Adviser Anita Dunn Divulges Massive Conflict Of Interest: She Worked For Pfizer\">major pharmaceutical company<\/a>\u2063 for at least four years after her public service tenure.<\/p>\n<p>The NIH has been without a permanent director since December 2021 when Francis Collins retired. \u200bLawrence\u2063 Tabak has been serving as the acting director, with Ruth Kirschstein holding the longest\u200c tenure as acting director from 2000 to 2002.<\/p>\n<p>The NIH, Tabak, and Collins have faced scrutiny from the House regarding the origins of SARS-CoV-2 and the broader oversight of COVID-19 policies by the Department of Health and Human Services.<\/p>\n<p>When\u200b questioned about these controversies and congressional investigations, Bertagnolli expressed her commitment to taking congressional oversight inquiries seriously and collaborating with Congress on health \u200bpolicy priorities.<\/p>\n<p>Senators Mike Braun (R-IN), Rand Paul (R-KY), \u2064and Josh Hawley (R-MO), who have been vocal critics of the NIH&#8217;s COVID-19 policies, voted against Bertagnolli&#8217;s confirmation.<\/p>\n<p>The White House has not yet responded to the Washington Examiner&#8217;s request for comment.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Click here \u2064to\u2063 read more \u200dfrom the Washington Examiner.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How will Monica Bertagnolli work towards reducing health\u2063 disparities that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/monica-bertagnolli-confirmed-as-next-nih-director-with-gop-help\/\" title=\"Monica Bertagnolli appointed as NIH director with GOP support\">disproportionately \u2063affect\u2064 marginalized communities<\/a>?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  \u200b(NCI), brings with her a wealth\u2064 of\u200b experience and expertise\u200d in the field of cancer research. Under her leadership, the NCI has made significant advancements in the prevention,\u200b diagnosis, and \u2064treatment of cancer.\u200c Her appointment as the NIH \u2062director allows her to \u200bbuild \u200bupon her work at the NCI and expand her impact on a\u2063 broader scale.<\/p>\n<h3>Challenges and Opportunities<\/h3>\n<p>Bertagnolli faces several challenges as the director of the NIH. One of the most\u200c pressing issues is the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The NIH has played a crucial role in leading the scientific\u2064 efforts to combat the virus, and Bertagnolli will have to \u2064continue these \u2062efforts and guide the agency in its response to emerging variants\u200b and future pandemics.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, the \u2064NIH faces the challenge\u2064 of addressing health disparities that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/abortions-spike-around-states-with-restrictions-after-supreme-court-reverses-roe-v-wade\/\" title=\"Abortion rates surge in states with restrictions post Roe v. Wade reversal.\">disproportionately affect marginalized communities<\/a>. Bertagnolli&#8217;s commitment\u2064 to improving healthcare access for \u200bunderserved \u200bpopulations\u2064 aligns with the NIH&#8217;s mission \u2062to ensure that every individual\u200c has the opportunity \u2062to live a healthy life.<\/p>\n<p>A key opportunity for \u2063Bertagnolli is the potential for increased funding for \u2063scientific research. \u200cWith\u200c growing recognition of the \u200cimportance of scientific\u200d advancements \u2062in tackling \u2062global health challenges, there is an opportunity for the NIH to receive increased funding to\u200d support its research endeavors. Bertagnolli\u200b will have to \u200bwork closely\u200d with Congress\u200c to advocate for and \u2062secure the necessary resources\u200b to further the\u200b NIH&#8217;s mission.<\/p>\n<h3>The First Woman Director<\/h3>\n<p>Bertagnolli&#8217;s historic \u2063appointment as the\u2064 first woman\u2063 director of the NIH\u200d is a significant milestone in the agency&#8217;s\u200b history. It sends \u2064a powerful message about the importance of gender diversity \u200dand representation in leadership roles. This appointment not only recognizes Bertagnolli&#8217;s exceptional qualifications but \u200calso paves \u2064the \u2063way for more women to pursue leadership positions in \u200cthe field of \u200bbiomedical research.<\/p>\n<p>Bertagnolli&#8217;s experience and\u200c expertise will bring a fresh perspective to\u2064 the\u2064 NIH \u200dand contribute to its continued success\u200d as a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/gov-newsom-junket-appeases-communist-china\/\" title=\"Newsom's trip to China pleases communist regime.\">premier research institution<\/a>. Her dedication to scientific rigor, healthcare\u2062 equity, and inclusion will guide\u200c the agency in addressing the most pressing health challenges of\u2063 our time.<\/p>\n<h3>Conclusion<\/h3>\n<p>The confirmation of Monica Bertagnolli as the 17th director of\u2064 the NIH \u200cmarks an important moment \u200din the agency&#8217;s history.\u200d As the first woman to hold this prestigious position, Bertagnolli brings a unique perspective and a commitment to advancing scientific research and healthcare access for \u200dall.\u200c Her \u200dpriorities align with the agency&#8217;s mission to improve human health \u2064through\u200d scientific discovery, and her\u200b leadership will guide the NIH in addressing the challenges and opportunities that \u200dlie ahead.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Senate confirmed Monica Bertagnolli as the 17th permanent director of the National Institutes of Health, with a 62-36 vote. She is the first woman to hold this position. Despite opposition from Sen. 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