Emma Yasinski
Science and Medical Journalist
Emma is an award-winning science and medical journalist. She holds a master’s degree from Boston University in science and medical journalism as well as bachelor’s degree in neuroscience from Lafayette College. She’ll write about anything from basic science to the way healthcare is delivered but is especially passionate about neuroscience and substance use. She regularly contributes investigative work on drug and supplement safety to MedShadow.org and maintains a substack regarding medications for opioid use disorders (MOUD) and harm reduction. Her work has also appeared in Undark, National Geographic, The New York Times, Discover, and more. She’s also been featured on numerous podcasts.
Top Articles:
Tejocote Root and the Tainted Supplement Problem the FDA Can’t Contain
MedShadow.org
An investigation into unregulated weight-loss products found widespread contamination with a toxic plant and a regulatory system struggling to keep them off the market
One of the Best Tools to Manage the Opioid Crisis Already Exists
Undark.org
Methadone helps maintain sobriety and reduce the risk of overdose. The pandemic showed us it should be easier to access.
For Many Disabled Patients, the Doctor Is Often Not In
Undark.org
Some doctors avoid patients with disabilities, advocates say. And even when they don’t, barriers to routine care abound.
INVESTIGATING GENERICS: Decades of Recalls Reveal Flaws in the U.S. Opioid Supply Chain
MedShadow.org
An investigation by MedShadow found that certain types of opioid medications are more likely to be recalled, and many are produced in facilities repeatedly cited for poor quality control.
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