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Dr. Leana Wen: How US budget cuts are hurting medical research, and AI's new role in public health

Dr. Leana Wen is a Washington Post columnist, professor at George Washington University's Milken Institute School of Public Health, author of the book Lifelines: A Doctor's Journey in the Fight for Public Health, and former Baltimore City Health Commissioner.
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Dr. Leana Wen is a Washington Post columnist, professor at George Washington University's Milken Institute School of Public Health, author of the book Lifelines: A Doctor's Journey in the Fight for Public Health, and former Baltimore City Health Commissioner.

And now, it’s the Midday Healthwatch with former Baltimore City Health Commissioner and Washington Post columnist, Dr. Leana Wen.

Dr. Wen joins Midday on the first Monday of every month to discuss important developments in the field of public health, and to answer your questions about medicine, health and wellness. Her latest book is Lifelines: A Doctor's Journey in the Fight for Public Health.

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