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IN THE NEWS
The Playbook Used to ‘Prove’ Vaccines Cause Autism
A guest essay authored by Jess Steier exposing how flawed science has sustained the false link between vaccines and autism.
US states and medical societies chart new paths amid turmoil at CDC and ACIP
Amid unprecedented turmoil at the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and its Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, some state governments and medical societies are parting ways with federal immunisation schedules.
RFK Jr’s pick to review Covid vaccines authored misleading research, experts say
The MIT professor who has been appointed by Robert F Kennedy Jr to review the safety of Covid-19 vaccines has failed to meet basic scientific standards in his own research on the topic, according to more than a dozen scientists and public health experts.
Online health trends: fact versus fiction
Why are so many Americans turning to influencers for medical advice? And which online health trends are truly backed by science? Listen to Studio 2 talking to Dr. Jess Steier about why people are turning to Instagram and TikTok for health advice and tackling some of the biggest online health and wellness trends: How much protein should you consume? What about creatine? And what the heck are “peptides” and “parasite cleanses?” From the wacky to the banal.
Do health influencers actually know what they’re talking about?
Most health influencers don’t have real credentials — but they are more influential than ever. It's not an information deficit problem; it's a trust problem,” says Jessica Steier, a public health scientist and co-host of the Unbiased Science
Anti-Polyester Messaging Is All Over Social Media. Here's What It Gets Right — And Wrong.
If you’ve been on social media lately, you’ve likely seen posts from folks about their desire to only buy clothing made from “natural fibers.” “In some ways, there are these benefits to these fibers, and when we think about sustainability and environmental cases for different materials, I think it’s really less driven by whether a fiber is natural or synthetic, but there’s all these other concerns that go into it,” said Kelly Dobos, a cosmetic chemist with Unbiased Science.
Is Glyphosate in Our Food Supply Causing Cancer? Here’s What The Latest Science Says
Jessica Steier would like to set the record straight. “The reality is that without glyphosate and other pesticides, our food supply would be decimated," says Steier. "We would see lower crop yields, more soil erosion from aggressive tilling, higher food prices and increased food insecurity. While it’s always prudent to assess risks, it’s equally important to recognize the benefits these tools provide in modern agriculture.”
1 in 3 adults now turn to AI for health advice
At an American Public Health Association event held April 6 during National Public Health Week, Jessica Steier delivered a keynote address arguing that the larger misinformation challenge in American health care is fundamentally about trust rather than data.
Anti-vax push from inside of the government
Recently, the Texas Attorney General launched a formal investigation into what he called “unlawful financial incentives” for childhood vaccines, saying that he would “ensure that Big Pharma and Big Insurance don’t bribe medical providers to pressure parents to jab their kids.” Jess Steier was part of a six-month investigation into this exact question: Do pediatricians get rich from vaccines?
Fast spreading measles outbreak in London
Dr. Jessica Steier, public health scientist, joins BBC News to comment on the rise of measles and in particular the outbreak in north London and to address a critical issue: misinformation remains one of the biggest contributors to declining vaccination rates — not just in the US, but worldwide.
Public access’s next frontier
In the past two decades, the scientific world has waged an extraordinary campaign for openness. As paywalls fell and repositories surged, what had once been locked away could now be read by most anyone with an internet connection.
Do pediatricians make large profits from vaccines?
Recently, the Texas Attorney General launched a formal investigation into what he called “unlawful financial incentives” for childhood vaccines, saying that he would “ensure that Big Pharma and Big Insurance don’t bribe medical providers to pressure parents to jab their kids.” Jess Steier was part of a six-month investigation into this exact question: Do pediatricians get rich from vaccines?
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ON THE ROAD
Jess delivering the keynote address at DIA’s Medical Affairs and Scientific Comms Forum in Boston, March 2025
Michelle presenting on stage at Google's AI IRL summit
Jess receiving the American Medical Writers Association Award
Dr. Jessica Steier at a recent visit to the WHITE HOUSE, convening with public health partners
Michelle as a guest interviewee with Don Davis on the Life Science Success podcast
Doing what she loves most - Jess hosting an Unbiased Science podcast episode
Jess presenting at the Crop Life America Annual Meeting, Sept 23
Michelle on stage at the Veeva conference
Jess on stage at the FFAA conference
The story of Michelle Bridenbaker on the Leadership Lab
Michelle delivering Day 2 Keynote at ArisGlobal Breakthrough 2025
Jess delivering the keynote at the APIC Spring Conference
Jess' interview with ABC news
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May 12 2026
NYU School of Global Public Health
Dr Jessica Steier will be Commencement Speaker at the NYU School of Global Public Health graduation ceremony
NYU School of Public Health graduation ceremony
Dr Jessica Steier will be the Commencement Speaker at the school’s graduation ceremony
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