Nicholas Florko covers trust in science for STAT, aiming to help readers understand the lived experiences of people distrustful of science, to challenge preconceived notions about why that distrust exists, and to examine its consequences and efforts to restore confidence in science and public health. He previously was a Washington correspondent, writing about health policy and the FDA, and created the commercial determinants of health beat at STAT, reporting on how business decisions impact public health. He has written stories on the unsubstantiated medical claims surrounding marijuana, ultra-processed foods, and undisclosed conflicts of interest in scientific research. Nick was a finalist for a National Magazine Award in the public interest category and a national reporting finalist for the Livingston Awards for his investigation into the lack of care for incarcerated people with hepatitis C.
Nick has also worked at The Atlantic and Inside Health Policy. He lives in Chicago. You can reach him by email or via Signal at nickflorko.44.
Journalistic ethics: Nick adheres to the standards outlined in the STAT ethics policy. STAT is committed to truth, accuracy, impartiality, and transparency in our reporting.
