cientists are looking to Newt Gingrich, and his influence with President-elect Donald Trump, as one reason to be optimistic about medical science under the new administration.
Gingrich has long advocated for increased National Institutes of Health funding, and he has a history with NIH Director Dr. Francis Collins.
In a phone interview Friday, Gingrich told STAT that Trump and his team are actively considering keeping Collins. He spoke about that and what else to expect from Trump.