Matthew Herper

Matthew Herper is a Senior Writer in Medicine and Editorial Director for Events at STAT, where they continue to explore the intersection of biology and journalism. With two decades of experience chronicling the pharmaceutical industry, Matthew previously served as a Senior Editor at Forbes Magazine, where they wrote extensively on science and medicine and directed the Forbes Healthcare Summit. They hold a Master of Science in Journalism from Columbia University and a Bachelor of Science from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Throughout their career, Matthew has profiled influential figures like Bill Gates and Paul Allen, emphasizing the human aspect of medical data.