Lauren Weber

Lauren Weber is an experienced journalist specializing in health and science reporting. Currently serving as a health and science accountability reporter for The Washington Post since January 2023, Lauren focuses on exposing scientific and medical disinformation related to vaccines, drugs, and health-care treatments. Previously, as Midwest correspondent for Kaiser Health News from March 2019 to December 2022, Lauren reported on public health issues during the COVID-19 pandemic and was part of an award-winning team that highlighted critical public health system challenges. Lauren's career includes roles at HuffPost, where as a public health policy reporter and the creator of The Morning Email, accomplishments included a Webby honor and a Digiday Publishing Awards finalist recognition. Additional experience encompasses strategic communications consulting at Booz Allen Hamilton and internships at prestigious organizations including Goldman Sachs and The Washington Post. Lauren holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Government from Georgetown University.