For the Media

“Uncertainty should not be confused with evidence of a major outbreak. It is reasonable to ask questions and monitor developments, but current information does not support conclusions that this represents the beginning of a pandemic. Pneumonic plague is a serious disease that requires immediate public health attention, but it spreads very differently from highly airborne infections such as measles or SARS-CoV-2, requiring close contact with a symptomatic individual.” — Jodie Guest, PhD 

“Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest cancers, and there are still very few good treatment options, so this new pill is a really amazing step forward. Still, at nearly $40,000 a month, the cost could put it out of reach for many people, especially those who are uninsured or underinsured. This is an issue we see with a lot of newer oral cancer drugs.” — Ilana Graetz, PhD

"When people lose coverage, they don't stop getting sick. They show up in the emergency rooms instead, and those costs are shared. A health system works better when the people in it can get care."  — Kathleen Adams, PhD