Helen Branswell, Infectious Disease Journalist, Dies at 69
Helen Branswell, a pioneering infectious disease reporter who joined STAT in 2015, died Tuesday at age 69 from cancer complications. Known for her prescient coverage of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic and other outbreaks, she earned global respect for translating complex science into clear public information. Her career began by chance during the 2003 SARS outbreak, leading to decades of influential reporting that earned multiple major journalism awards.