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Jonathan Wosen
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West Coast Biotech & Life Sciences Reporter for Stat News. Stanford Immunology PhD & UCSC SciCom alum. Tips? [email protected]. Signal: jwosen.27
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Expedition Therapeutics, a company scouring China’s booming biotech industry for the most enticing drug candidates, has raised $165 million for its first drug trial.
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Expedition Therapeutics, a biotech company scouring China for drug candidates, raises $165 million
Expedition Therapeutics, a company seeking to scour China’s booming biotech industry for enticing drug candidates, has raised $165 million for its first drug trial.
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Daniel Payne @danielpayne.bsky.social · 2d
New: Pharma companies are scrambling to make deals with Trump after Pfizer's agreement

Announcements could be coming as soon as this week, lobbyists hope — though a host of variables could change that

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Pharma companies scramble to make deals with Trump after Pfizer scored White House praise
Pharma companies are hoping to announce deals of their own with President Trump as soon as this week, sources told STAT.
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Jonathan Wosen @jonathanwosen.bsky.social · 2d
They advised federal health agencies on the ethics and impact of scientific research. They’re no longer wanted. Great story by @mmolteni.bsky.social and @aniloza.bsky.social for @statnews.com www.statnews.com/2025/10/07/h...
They advised federal health agencies on the ethics and impact of scientific research. They’re no longer wanted
The Trump administration has been shedding scientific expertise and patient perspectives in the name of slimming down the federal government.
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Megan Molteni @mmolteni.bsky.social · 3d
The 2025 Nobel in medicine has gone to three scientists whose work helps explain a marvel of our immune system — that it is able to, with exquisite precision, differentiate what should be fended off and what should be left as is.

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2025 Nobel Prize in medicine goes to Mary Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell, and Shimon Sakaguchi for immune system discoveries
Three scientists who uncovered how our body keeps our immune system in check — enabling it to fight off dangerous invaders while recognizing our own tissues as a friend — won the Nobel Prize in physio...
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Nicole Kleinstreuer, who is leading an NIH effort to reduce the use of animals in research, began thinking about the issue as a toxicologist at the EPA www.statnews.com/2025/10/03/a...
She’s leading NIH’s push to reduce the use of animals in biomedical research
Nicole Kleinstreuer, who is leading an NIH effort to reduce the use of animals in research, began thinking about the issue as a toxicologist at the EPA
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Jonathan Wosen @jonathanwosen.bsky.social · 8d
Scientists have found that patients with ALS have autoimmune responses, a finding that could reshape how researchers view the devastating neurologic disorder. My latest for @statnews.com on a new study in @nature.com from @settelab.bsky.social @lji.org
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Autoimmune responses found in ALS, pointing to a new way to view the deadly disease
Researchers have found that ALS patients have autoimmune responses, a finding with the potential to reshape how scientists think of the devastating and complex neurologic disorder.
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Matthew Herper @matthewherper.bsky.social · 9d
Trump, Pfizer, and the art of a drug pricing deal www.statnews.com/2025/09/30/w... via @statnews.com
Trump, Pfizer, and the art of a drug pricing deal
The Trump administration’s posture toward the pharma industry has largely been driven by threats, and a tense negotiation over prices. On Tuesday, in the Oval Office, there was talk of friendship.
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AAAS Mass Media Fellowship @aaasmassmedia.bsky.social · 8d
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Jonathan Wosen @jonathanwosen.bsky.social · 9d
I had a chance to catch up with Daniel Skovronsky, Eli Lilly’s head scientist, about the company's experimental GLP-1 pill, its Alzheimer’s strategy, and finding promising ideas and startups. A Q&A for @statnews.com www.statnews.com/2025/09/30/e...
Lilly’s head scientist discusses its GLP-1 pill, Alzheimer’s strategy, and finding promising ideas and startups
In San Diego for the opening of Lilly's latest Gateway Labs biotech incubator, CSO Daniel Skovronsky spoke broadly about the company’s R&D plans
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Jonathan Wosen @jonathanwosen.bsky.social · 13d
There are growing signs federal funding for research overhead is headed for a major shake-up. To understand what may change (and how things currently work), I spoke with former HHS & OMB staffer Gil Tran. A Q&A for @statnews.com
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How the government establishes research grant overhead rates: ‘It’s not like buying a widget’
How the government establishes research grant overhead rates, according to an expert: ‘It’s not like buying a widget’
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Jonathan Wosen @jonathanwosen.bsky.social · 14d
Crinetics $CRNX wins FDA approval for an acromegaly drug market analysts think could become a blockbuster, though the therapy faces competition with Novartis and Ipsen. My latest for @statnews.com statnews.com/2025/09/25/n...
Crinetics wins FDA approval for acromegaly drug, faces competition with Novartis and Ipsen
Crinetics Pharmaceuticals won FDA approval for a drug to treat acromegaly, a rare and debilitating hormonal disorder.
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Jonathan Wosen @jonathanwosen.bsky.social · 14d
From an elixir for ‘little hotheads’ to deadly overdoses, how Tylenol became a medicinal scapegoat. @mmolteni.bsky.social dives into the ubiquitous drug's fascinating history for @statnews.com
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From an elixir for ‘little hotheads’ to deadly overdoses, how Tylenol became a medicinal scapegoat
Over its 70-year history, Tylenol has become one of the world’s most ubiquitous drugs, but also one whose safety has periodically been challenged
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Jonathan Wosen @jonathanwosen.bsky.social · 15d
Anthony Letai of Dana-Farber is the front-runner to lead National Cancer Institute, NIH's largest institute. Nice exclusive via @matthewherper.bsky.social and @angusrohan.bsky.social for @statnews.com www.statnews.com/2025/09/24/n...
Anthony Letai of Dana-Farber is front-runner to lead National Cancer Institute
A popular and respected scientist is reported to be in line to lead the nation's most important cancer research office.
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Jonathan Wosen @jonathanwosen.bsky.social · 16d
Trump’s Tylenol warning cited a Harvard dean’s research. But a judge called his shifting conclusions ‘unreliable’ www.statnews.com/2025/09/23/r... via @rosebroderick.bsky.social for @statnews.com
Trump’s Tylenol warning cited a Harvard dean’s research. But a judge called his shifting conclusions ‘unreliable’
A Harvard dean whose work was cited as justification for curtailing Tylenol use provided what a judge called 'unreliable' expert testimony against the drug’s maker
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Jonathan Wosen @jonathanwosen.bsky.social · 16d
In dispensing advice on Tylenol and autism, Trump takes on a new role: doctor in chief. Story via me and @angusrohan.bsky.social for @statnews.com
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In dispensing advice on Tylenol and autism, Trump takes on a new role: doctor in chief
Trump repeatedly and forcefully issued direct medical advice during his autism announcement, in ways that went beyond presidential precedent.
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Jonathan Wosen @jonathanwosen.bsky.social · 17d
Hospitals get dinged for reporting too many infections. In some cases, the solution is not to test. Excellent reporting by @tarabannow.bsky.social on what one experts calls "health care’s dirty little secret" in this @statnews.com investigation www.statnews.com/2025/09/22/h...
Hospitals get dinged for reporting too many infections. In some cases, the solution is not to test
A STAT Investigation: To avoid fines for reporting excessive hospital-acquired infections, some facilities are discouraging testing.
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Jonathan Wosen @jonathanwosen.bsky.social · 18d
Drew Weissman, winner of Nobel Prize for work on mRNA, says ACIP member’s claim that Covid vaccines persist is “absolutely impossible.” A Q&A via @matthewherper.bsky.social for @statnews.com www.statnews.com/2025/09/20/d...
Winner of mRNA Nobel Prize says ACIP member’s claim that Covid vaccines persist is “absolutely impossible”
In a Q&A with STAT, Nobel winner Drew Weissman addressed concerns raised about Covid shots at a recent meeting of federal vaccine advisers.
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In a Q&A with STAT, Nobel winner Drew Weissman addressed concerns raised about Covid shots at a recent meeting of federal vaccine advisers. www.statnews.com/2025/09/20/d...
Winner of mRNA Nobel Prize says ACIP member’s claim that Covid vaccines persist is “absolutely impossible”
In a Q&A with STAT, Nobel winner Drew Weissman addressed concerns raised about Covid shots at a recent meeting of federal vaccine advisers.
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anil oza @aniloza.bsky.social · 21d
CDC's ACIP is about to discuss a potential delay in administering the hep B shot to newborns — here's what's at stake (we're tuning in and will be updating)

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Key federal vaccine panel considers delay to newborn hepatitis B shot, risking virus’ resurgence
Experts fear that delaying the newborn hepatitis B shot will lead to more people with chronic liver infections and complications.
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Jonathan Wosen @jonathanwosen.bsky.social · 21d
"We took an oath. You did too. Will you uphold yours?” Nearly 900 federal workers, including CDC and NIH staff, signed a letter to Congress urging it to protect medicine and science. Story via @angusrohan.bsky.social and @aniloza.bsky.social for @statnews.com
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Despite fear of retaliation, hundreds of federal workers urge Congress to protect medicine and science
Federal workers send Congress a letter pleading for help, but their trouble attracting signatures reflects fear of retaliation.
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Jonathan Wosen @jonathanwosen.bsky.social · 22d
"The nation’s top health agency is not well, according to a portrait that emerged in testimony Wednesday by two of its former leaders," writes Liz Cooney for @statnews.com
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Fear and politics pervade Kennedy’s CDC, former leaders testify
In a climate of fear, CDC scientists are withdrawing names from papers, and local and global health agencies are losing confidence.
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Jonathan Wosen @jonathanwosen.bsky.social · 22d
Ousted CDC Director Susan Monarez told lawmakers that her former boss, health secretary RFK Jr., told her he plans to change the childhood vaccine schedule this month. Story via @isabellacueto.bsky.social and @danielpayne.bsky.social for @statnews.com www.statnews.com/2025/09/17/m...
Ousted CDC director says Kennedy plans to change pediatric vaccine schedule
Ousted CDC director Susan Monarez told lawmakers that her boss, health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., told her he plans to change the childhood vaccine schedule this month.
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Jonathan Wosen @jonathanwosen.bsky.social · 23d
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Jonathan Wosen @jonathanwosen.bsky.social · 24d
RFK Jr. adds five members to ACIP, a key vaccine panel, days ahead of a crucial meeting, my colleagues report for @statnews.com www.statnews.com/2025/09/15/k...
RFK Jr. adds five members to ACIP, key vaccine panel, days ahead of meeting
Federal health officials announced the appointment of five new members to the ACIP, a key CDC advisory panel on vaccine issues.
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Jonathan Wosen @jonathanwosen.bsky.social · 27d
Thanks to a frenzy of grantmaking activity, the NIH looks, for the first time this year, like it might spend its entire $47 billion budget this fiscal year. Story via @mmolteni.bsky.social, @aniloza.bsky.social, and @jaspar.bsky.social for @statnews.com www.statnews.com/2025/09/12/n...
After lagging far behind, NIH now seems on pace to spend its entire $47 billion budget by Sept. 30
A frenzy of grantmaking in August has the NIH seemingly on pace to spend its entire $47 billion budget by the end of the fiscal year on Sept. 30
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