David Wild

David Wild

Senior Reporter

Toronto, Canada

David’s reporting since 2001 has focused on the clinical aspects of medicine, particularly in the American health system. He’s covered everything from novel drugs for inflammatory bowel disease (think back to the advent of biologics!) to protocols for fine-tuning use of anticoagulants post-operatively, and from the fallout of medication compounding disasters to regulatory concerns about the 340B drug pricing program. He has covered dozens of medical conferences and profiled numerous clinicians and institutions. David is a native of Israel and lives in Toronto, Canada. His hobbies include playing music, gardening, camping and spending time with his wife, son and mini-Bernedoodle, Moishe.  

Latest from David Wild

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Digital Transformation At The FDA: Generative AI Set To Transform Drug Review Process

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Protagonist’s Patel: Building A Differentiated Peptide Platform With Strategic Patience

After revolutionizing the peptide therapeutic landscape, CEO Dinesh Patel reflects on the journey from surviving the 2008 financial crisis to developing a platform now poised to deliver back-to-back blockbuster approvals.

With 75 Pipeline Candidates, TIL Therapies Gain Momentum in Solid Tumor Space

Tumor infiltrating lymphocyte therapies show promise for solid tumors, with a first FDA approval, but face manufacturing and access challenges as development continues.