Chelsea Cirruzzo

Chelsea Cirruzzo, Washington correspondent at STAT, joins the conversation to dissect the abrupt ouster of CDC Director Susan Monarez and the wave of resignations among senior officials amid vaccine policy tensions. They discuss the impact on public trust in health institutions and the shifting landscape of health policies. The dialogue also covers STAT's VC rankings report, highlighting the challenges and successes within biotech venture capital, including intriguing insights about fund performance relative to size.

Helen Branswell, a senior writer for infectious diseases at STAT, and Chelsea Cirruzzo, a Washington correspondent for STAT, dive into the latest CDC happenings, including a heated confirmation hearing for its new nominee. They discuss significant findings from the American Diabetes Association meeting, highlighting challenges with obesity drug side effects. The duo also laments the summer movie season's disappointments while reminiscing about classic blockbusters like 'Jaws.' It’s a mix of health insights and cinematic nostalgia worth a listen!