Ivan Oransky

Ivan Oransky serves as the Editor in Chief of The Transmitter since its relaunch in 2023 after its initial establishment as Spectrum. Oransky holds the position of Distinguished Journalist In Residence at New York University’s Arthur Carter Journalism Institute, where medical reporting is taught to graduate and undergraduate students. As a co-founder of Retraction Watch, Oransky has influenced the field of scientific integrity and publishing. Additional roles include Special Advisor for Scientific Publishing at the Simons Foundation, where advisory responsibilities involve policy and strategy, and founding member of the Editorial Advisory Board at MedCentral. Other notable contributions include leadership positions at the Association of Health Care Journalists and significant editorial roles at Medscape and MedPage Today. Oransky's academic credentials include an MD from New York University and a BA in Biology from Harvard University, alongside an honorary Doctor of Civil Laws from The University of the South.