Behind the Scenes at RIPL: Protecting the UK from deadly diseases

In this blog post we take a behind-the-scenes look at the Rare and Imported Pathogens Laboratory (RIPL), where our scientists work to safeguard public health from rare and deadly diseases. Our laboratories RIPL is the UK’s frontline clinical diagnostic laboratory for unusual, rare, and hazardous infections, particularly those imported from abroad. Every day, our scientists … Read more

What to Know About Marty Makary, Trump’s Pick to Lead the FDA

President Donald Trump nominated Dr. Marty Makary to lead the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the federal agency tasked with ensuring the safety and efficacy of drugs, medical devices, food, and cosmetics. Makary, a surgical oncologist at Johns Hopkins University, will appear before the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions on Thursday, … Read more