Helen Branswell covers infectious diseases for STAT, focusing on the evolving science of this field, outbreaks as they occur, and the implications of policy decisions on their control. Helen won the 2020 George Polk Award for Public Service for her Covid-19 coverage; she and colleagues were also Pulitzer finalists in 2021 for their pandemic reporting.
Prior to joining STAT at its 2015 launch, Helen worked at The Canadian Press, where she got hooked on infectious disease reporting covering the 2003 SARS-1 outbreak in Toronto. The best way to reach her is by email. Confidential tips can be sent via Signal at hbranswell.01.
Journalistic ethics: Helen adheres to the standards outlined in the STAT ethics policy. STAT is committed to truth, accuracy, impartiality, and transparency in our reporting.
