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Mr Matthew Herper

Matthew Herper has covered medical innovation both its promise and its perils for two decades, chronicling the rise of genetic medicine and the ballooning cost of new drugs. Along the way he’s profiled major figures from Martin Shkreli to Bill Gates. From 2000 to 2018, he covered science and medicine for Forbes, writing 17 covers and building the Forbes Healthcare Summit into an industry-leading event.

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Upcoming Healthed Webcast

Peanut Allergy

Tuesday 17th March, 7pm - 9pm AEDT

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Dr Sam Mehr

Paediatric Allergist, Immunologist & Immunopathologist; Royal Children’s Hospital; Epworth Hospital, Melbourne

Peanut allergy incidence among children is increasing, but there's more to managing it than just avoidance and adrenalin. Join Dr Sam Mehr as he covers the full spectrum of peanut allergy management options.