Trump, Chinese biotech, and an industry career reshaped by illness

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In the latest episode of 'The Readout LOUD,' hosts discuss a personal essay by pharma consultant Mike Rea on how illness reshaped his career. They also explore President Trump's consideration of a crackdown on drugs developed in China, highlighting mixed industry support for such measures amid concerns over sourcing innovative drugs.
Trump, Chinese biotech, and an industry career reshaped by illness
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In the latest episode of 'The Readout LOUD,' hosts discuss a personal essay by pharma consultant Mike Rea on how illness reshaped his career. They also explore President Trump's consideration of a crackdown on drugs developed in China, highlighting mixed industry support for such measures amid concerns over sourcing innovative drugs.

Key insights

  • 1

    Personal Impact on Career

    Mike Rea shares how medical setbacks influenced his professional journey.

  • 2

    Political Implications

    Trump's potential drug crackdown could reshape U.S.-China biotech relations.

  • 3

    Industry Reactions

    Mixed responses from the biopharma industry regarding sourcing drugs from China.

Takeaways

The discussions reflect significant intersections between health policy and international relations.

Topics

Pharma & Biotech

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