Robert F. Kennedy Jr has been confirmed as President Trump's secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services. 

This is despite his contentious views on things like vaccination and anti-depressants.

President Trump has already overseen major cuts to America's research sector, with concerns labs could close without appropriate funding. 

References

• 'Devastating' cuts to NIH grants by Trump's team put on hold by US judge - Nature
• Supplemental Guidance to the 2024 NIH Grants Policy Statement: Indirect Cost Rates