Simar Bajaj is a journalist and reporting fellow at The New York Times, where he works on national and investigative coverage. His reporting focuses on health, science, and public policy, with particular attention to how institutions affect everyday life. Bajaj has written about medical research, public health systems, and regulatory oversight, often examining gaps between policy, evidence, and practice. His work emphasizes document analysis, expert interviews, and clear explanation of complex scientific and legal issues. As part of the Times fellowship program, he contributes to long-form investigations and enterprise reporting while developing expertise in accountability journalism and explanatory reporting for a broad readership.