Stefanie Ilgenfritz

LIVE Q&A Replay | February 15, 2023 Amy Dockser Marcus on Her New Book, ‘We the Scientists’ Pulitzer Prize-winning WSJ reporter and author Amy Dockser Marcus chronicles the story of a group of activist parents and scientists who join forces to develop a drug to treat a rare disease. The author sits down with Stefanie Ilgenfritz, the Journal’s coverage chief for health and science, to discuss the story and the rise of research led by patients and citizen scientists.

By Stefanie Ilgenfritz Mar 27, 2012 8:18 am ET Here's what's making health news this morning: Boost for Surgery in Treating Diabetes (WSJ): Weight-loss surgery proved far more effective than medication in controlling blood sugar among obese patients in two new studies, strengthening the case that the stomach-shrinking procedures should be considered an important treatment option for Type 2 diabetes. Some Komen Races Miss Their Goals (WSJ): The breast-cancer charity Susan G.

Anthony S. Fauci, M.D. is a physician-scientist who directs the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases at the National Institutes of Health. He oversees an extensive research program on infectious diseases such as HIV/AIDS, influenza, tuberculosis, Ebola and Zika, as well as diseases of the immune system. Dr. Fauci serves as one of the key advisers to the White House and Department of Health and Human Services on global infectious disease issues.