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Public health expert Nina Schwalbe runs for Congress to boost science in government

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Nina Schwalbe, a public health professional, is running for Congress to represent Manhattan's 12th Congressional District. She aims to bring a science-based perspective to government, motivated by perceived governmental inaction and funding cuts during the Trump administration, particularly concerning public health and global health organizations like the WHO. Schwalbe also cited issues in identifying an infectious outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo as a catalyst for her decision to run, highlighting a perceived lack of attention from current congressional representatives. AI

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Public health expert Nina Schwalbe runs for Congress to boost science in government

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 Deutsch(DE) · Bruce Y. Lee, Senior Contributor ·

    Nina Schwalbe In Run For Congress Finds These Barriers To Scientists

    Longtime public health professional and leader Nina Schwalbe, MPH, is running to succeed retiring U.S. Rep Jerry Nadler (D) in Manhattan’s 12th Congressional District.

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