Natasha Loder

Natasha Loder is the Health Editor at The Economist, a position she has held since January 2023, after serving as the Health Policy Editor since November 2018. She is based in London and has been with The Economist for over 20 years, covering a wide array of topics in science, technology, and health.123

Professional Background

• Previous Roles: Loder has extensive experience in journalism, having worked as a foreign correspondent in Chicago from 2011 to 2015, where she reported on politics, education, and American life. Before joining The Economist, she worked at Nature and The Times Higher Education Supplement .23
• Podcasting: Alongside Alok Jha, she co-hosts The Jab, a podcast that focuses on global vaccination efforts and related health issues.24

Awards and Recognition

Loder has received numerous accolades for her journalism, including:

• Best Feature from the Medical Journalism Association (2021) for her coverage of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine.
• Outstanding Journalism Award from CGIAR (2004) for her article on fish farming.
• The June L. Biedler Prize for Cancer Journalism (2018) for her work on cancer treatment advancements.123

Contributions and Impact

Loder's work often intersects with critical global health issues, including the COVID-19 pandemic and advancements in medical technology. She is recognized not only for her reporting but also for her contributions to public understanding of complex health topics through various media platforms.56