Clifton Leaf

Former Editor-in-Chief of FORTUNE, Cancer Advocate, Brooklynite. Author of The Truth in Small Doses: Why We're Losing the War on Cancer and How to Win It

[Clifton Leaf @CliftonLeaf]

The @AACR is accepting submissions for the 2025 June L. Biedler Prize for Cancer Journalism. This $5,000 prize recognizes professional journalists who have enhanced the public's understanding of cancer. Submit by Dec. 9: https://t.co/N8Othr31ix

[Mark Zandi @Markzandi]

I’ve hesitated to say this at the risk of sounding hyperbolic, but with last week’s big GDP revisions, there is no denying it: This is among the best performing economies in my 35+ years as an economist. Economic growth is rip-roaring, with real GDP up 3% over the past year. Unemployment is low at near 4%, consistent with full employment. Inflation is fast closing in on Fed’s 2% target - grocery prices, rents and gas prices are flat to down over the past more than a year. Households’ financial obligations are light, and set to get lighter with the Fed cutting rates. House prices have never been higher, and most homeowners have more equity in their homes than ever. Corporate profits are robust, and the stock market is hitting a record high on a seemingly daily basis. Of course there are blemishes, as lower-income households are struggling financially, there is a severe shortage of affordable homes, and the government is running large budget deficits. And things could change quickly. There are plenty of threats. But in my time as an economist, the economy has rarely looked better.

[Clifton Leaf @CliftonLeaf]

@editorialiste @FortuneMagazine WhooHOOO! So glad I get to read you again @editorialiste

[Clifton Leaf @CliftonLeaf]

Important>> A new model of drug discovery could change the game on superbugs @gatesfoundation @PublicHealthMag @PublicHealth

https://t.co/yXE1RjFGbY

[Andrew Nusca @editorialiste]

The biggest bottleneck to A.I. adoption? "The meatbags operating the magic machines."

My return to @FortuneMagazine's Data Sheet tech newsletter is all about, well, humans:
https://t.co/zOZNWpib3a

[Clifton Leaf @CliftonLeaf]

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[Raj Panjabi M.D. @rajpanjabi]

Now more than ever, addressing our most pressing challenges requires bipartisan leadership. While serving in the White House, I saw how @BioCommission played an indispensable role in protecting the country from pandemics and biological threats. I'm honored to join the commission.

[Clifton Leaf @CliftonLeaf]

@Rndubois Congratulations, Ray! @Rndubois

[Stephanie Graff, MD, FACP, FASCO @DrSGraff]

Save the Date! 🗓️ November 3
I will be in 🦞Boston w/ @DrLoveResearch to celebrate the Fully Updated & Revised, 7️⃣ Edition of Dr. Susan Love’s Breast Book 📖
@HachetteUS #drsusanlove #thebreastbook #breastcancerawareness #bcsm

And don’t miss Chicago Oct 19 w/Dr. Lauren Green!

[Last Mile Health @lastmilehealth]

Liberia's Ministry of Health has launched a new community health policy that will improve #proCHW training, expand services, update data systems, & address the gender gap. Read more: https://t.co/kWDDMc7tKa

[Harvard Chan Dean @HarvardChanDean]

It was a privilege to celebrate the newest graduates of @HarvardChanSPH earlier this week. I know that their courage, commitment, and capacity will make a much-needed mark on our world. Read my full remarks to the Class of 2023 here: https://t.co/HIrlkrFglh

[Last Mile Health @lastmilehealth]

Nurses like Pillar Nufepolu are a key link in the community health system, serving as supervisors who ensure #proCHWS get training, supplies, & support. “I want to work to bring more attention to community health because it’s really changing the lives of our people,” says Pillar.

[Harvard Public Health magazine @PublicHealthMag]

A 2020 survey found that more than a third of U.S. health-care workers reported having serious #anxiety or #depression. Could the #psychedelic drug #psilocybin help them beat #burnout? https://t.co/IdEOAK9nYv

[Harvard Public Health magazine @PublicHealthMag]

#Nonprofit #hospitals, representing 49 percent of America’s hospitals, pay no #taxes. In exchange for this, they’re supposed to improve #communityhealth. @tati_c_santos of @TulaneSPHTM asks: Why aren’t they doing more? https://t.co/nxGQur2t7P

[Harvard Public Health magazine @PublicHealthMag]

“We are witnessing a moment of extraordinary vulnerability in global health as new plagues, far from supplanting old ones, are making them worse.” In a new essay, @VidyaKrishnan shows us how treating #COVID19 led the world to fall behind on #tuberculosis. https://t.co/MdJ244VqYc

[Harvard Public Health magazine @PublicHealthMag]

Today is the last day of #AQAW2023! When the #GasStove debate caught fire in early 2023, we broke down why exactly #AirQuality and #ClimateChange concerns were raised in the first place. https://t.co/O9e18QQBxV

[Harvard Public Health magazine @PublicHealthMag]

Attention #freelance health #writers: we’re looking for fresh perspectives and rigorous analysis on #publichealth issues! Read our guidelines on how to pitch us, then send us your best ideas. We’re looking forward to hearing from you. https://t.co/0Jd59SlzBG

[Clifton Leaf @CliftonLeaf]

Thank you @rparloff for covering this trial so expertly and comprehensively. It has been a huge public service.

[Roger Parloff @rparloff]

And here's @lawfareblog's tentative partial jury verdict chart. My only hesitance is I'm not 100% positive if the convictions for cts 7, 9, & 10 were for felonies or a for lesser included misdemeanors. When they post the verdict form I'll know for sure.
/10-end

[Clifton Leaf @CliftonLeaf]

Thank you @weldeiry. I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to speak with you and your colleagues at @BrownMedicine and @BrownUniversity in June.

[Wafik S. El-Deiry, MD, PhD, FACP @weldeiry]

It’s Friday, I’m wearing the Osler tie and looking forward to @CliftonLeaf’s visit in a few weeks to @BrownUCancer @BrownMedicine @BrownUniversity @BrownHemOnc @HopkinsMedicine
Also looking forward to our summer program supported by the @AmericanCancer Fostering Innovation Award

[Emma @emmajfong]

Doing science with some awesome people from work @ellisoninst. Congrats to @AnnaBarker20 for celebrating 25 years with the AACR Scientist-surivior program. Our own @jleePSOC joins her own stage to celebrate!