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Biotech’s new chief lobbyist says she’s a social justice advocate. Will the industry walk the walk?

  • Nicholas Florko
  • Matthew Herper

By Nicholas Florko and Matthew Herper May 14, 2020

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Dr. Michelle McMurry-Heath
Michelle McMurry-Heath has been named the new CEO of BIO. Melissa Lyttle for STAT

WASHINGTON — Michelle McMurry-Heath doesn’t talk about biotech the way her peers do.

Where other executives and experts might bring up “access,” and “reimbursement,” McMurry-Heath talks about fairness and ethics.

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Nicholas Florko

Nicholas Florko

Commercial Determinants of Health Reporter

Nicholas Florko reports on the commercial determinants of health. He is the author the newsletter "D.C. Diagnosis."

Matthew Herper

Matthew Herper

Senior Writer, Medicine, Editorial Director of Events

Matthew covers medical innovation — both its promise and its perils.

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