I report on the Swiss pharmaceutical industry and healthcare topics such as access to medicine, biomedical innovation, and the impact of diseases like cancer.
I grew up just outside San Francisco and studied international affairs with a focus on development economics and healthcare policy. Prior to joining SWI swissinfo.ch in 2018, I was a freelance journalist and a researcher on business and human rights.
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In episode 6 of this season's Swiss Connection science podcast, we look at the role of relationships and perceptions in longevity.
Science podcast: the story behind the ‘longevity pill’ rapamycin
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In episode 5 of this season's Swiss Connection science podcast, we talk about the discovery of TOR and its potential for longevity.
From London to Lausanne: how Isomorphic Labs is rewriting drug discovery
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Google DeepMind spin-off Isomorphic Labs is expanding in Switzerland to achieve its ambitious goal to "solve all diseases" with AI.
Science podcast: Can gender diversity create better medicine?
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In episode 3 of this season's Swiss Connection science podcast we look at the role of sex and gender in drug development.
What lies ahead for Switzerland: an economic outlook for 2026
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in 2026, the Swiss economy will face downward pressure from weaker domestic demand and ongoing uncertainty related to US import tariffs.
US trade deal forces reckoning for Swiss pharma powerhouse
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Swiss pharma made massive investment promises to the US that are fueling anxiety about the industry's future in Switzerland.
How a clash with Roche exposed cracks in Swiss drug pricing system
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Switzerland’s new process to speed up patient access to the latest drugs hit its first major hurdle in a clash with Roche.
Living longer: What do you think about the longevity trend?
The longevity market is booming thanks in part to advances in the science of ageing. What do you think of the idea of significantly extending human lifespan?
