Trump Nominee Faces Senate Hearing for Top Health Post

President Donald Trump's nominee for assistant secretary for health at HHS, Dr. Brian Christine, is currently undergoing a Senate confirmation hearing. Christine, a urologic surgeon and GOP donor known for his opposition to transgender health care and critical views on the federal Covid-19 response, would oversee public health initiatives under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. if confirmed. Meanwhile, in healthcare leadership recognition, Eric Carey, Vice President and CIO of Valley Health System, was named to NJBIZ's 2025 People to Watch in Health Care list for his role in advancing health technology, including the development of a new smart hospital. The NJBIZ list also highlights innovators like Shlomi Madar and Vincent Mileto, who are pioneering early cancer detection using AI and an improved oral medicine delivery method, respectively. These recognitions reflect ongoing efforts to spotlight impactful yet often under-recognized contributions within the healthcare industry. Separately, Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia celebrated its 2025 graduating class, emphasizing the importance of graduates' roles in healthcare innovation and societal benefit.