Marc‐André Gagnon

Marc-André Gagnon

@m-a-gagnon.bsky.social

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Professor in public policy at Carleton University.
Focus on the political economy of the pharmaceutical sector.
Current research project: https://carleton.ca/ghostmanagement/
Also a big fan of craft beers, slap bass, and Japanese death metal.
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Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics 16%

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Marc-André Gagnon @m-a-gagnon.bsky.social · 15d

www.statnews.com/2026/01/25/w...

Public health giant William Foege, who helped eradicate smallpox, has died at 89

‘I wish we could have spared him from seeing that’: Friends of Bill Foege on his legacy, and his anger over anti-vaccination.

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RareKids-CAN @rarekidscan.bsky.social · 20d

Join us on Feb 4 for From Evidence to Access: Advancing Pediatric Rare Disease Drug Availability in Canada.

Matthew McDonald & Douglas Clark will discuss the evolving role of HTA and reimbursement policy in #pediatric #raredisease care.

Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Marc-André Gagnon @m-a-gagnon.bsky.social · 22d

Should Canada approve new drugs based on decisions in other countries? Especially in the context of politicization of drug approvals at the FDA?

www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...

Health Canada considering using decisions of foreign regulators for some drug approvals

Neither Health Minister’s office nor federal regulator ruled out including U.S. FDA on forthcoming list

www.theglobeandmail.com

Marc-André Gagnon @m-a-gagnon.bsky.social · 22d

This looks very interesting!
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Seminar | The Role of Litigation in Exposing Challenges in Medical Research and Healthcare

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Reposted by Jamie Morgan, Rosemary A. Joyce, Marc‐André Gagnon , and 1 more Jamie Morgan, Rosemary A. Joyce, Marc‐André Gagnon, Olúfẹ́mi Táíwò

Consequence @consequence.bsky.social · 26d

Dropkick Murphys are releasing a new song called "Citizen I.C.E."

The lyrics go: "Too scared to join the military/ Too dumb to be a cop."
consequence.net/2026/01/drop...

Dropkick Murphys' Unveil Anti-ICE Song: "Too Scared to Join the Military, Too Dumb to Be a Cop"

Dropkick Murphys are releasing an anti-I.C.E. song, "Citizen I.C.E.," as part of their tour-only split LP with Haywire. Learn more.

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Marc-André Gagnon @m-a-gagnon.bsky.social · Jan 9

www.nytimes.com/2026/01/09/w...

Kennedy Said His Dietary Advisers Would Have ‘No Conflicts of Interest.’ Some Did.

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Matthew Herper @matthewherper.bsky.social · Jan 5

I was very sad to learn of the passing of David Mitchell,
a cancer patient who turned his own battle into a fight to make medicines more affordable. Here, @pharmalot.bsky.social gets at why Mitchell was so special.

www.statnews.com/2026/01/05/d...

With political savvy and outrage over drug prices, advocate David Mitchell was ahead of his time

David Mitchell, who helped launch Patients for Affordable Drugs to raise awareness of high drug prices and seek to bring them down, died at age 75.

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Marc-André Gagnon @m-a-gagnon.bsky.social · Jan 2

www.nytimes.com/2026/01/02/c...

A Study Is Retracted, Renewing Concerns About the Weedkiller Roundup

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Marc-André Gagnon @m-a-gagnon.bsky.social · Dec 22

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Opinion | In Appalachia, Children Inherited the Opioid Crisis

The pain of drug addiction continues to course through towns like Clarksburg, W.Va., where many babies are born withdrawing and have to be taken from their parents.

www.nytimes.com

Marc-André Gagnon @m-a-gagnon.bsky.social · Dec 18

Pesticides : la fin des évaluations régulières inquiète

Des chercheurs et des organisations non gouvernementales s'inquiètent de l'intention du gouvernement fédéral d'arrêter la réévaluation régulière des pesticides.

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Pesticides : la fin des évaluations régulières inquiète

Des chercheurs et des organisations non gouvernementales s'inquiètent de l'intention du gouvernement fédéral d'arrêter la réévaluation régulière des pesticides.

ici.radio-canada.ca

Marc-André Gagnon @m-a-gagnon.bsky.social · Dec 15

www.bmj.com/content/391/...

Reclaiming human care from surveillance capitalism

We must end the commodification of health data by big tech companies, centre healthcare on care, and put people back in control, argue Victor, J P, and Victor M Montori Big tech companies are drivin...

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Marc-André Gagnon @m-a-gagnon.bsky.social · Dec 13

www.nytimes.com/2025/12/13/c...

MAHA Moms Are Angry at the E.P.A. Lee Zeldin Is Trying to Win Them Back.

www.nytimes.com

Marc-André Gagnon @m-a-gagnon.bsky.social · Dec 11

Number of people starting ADHD meds is up 157% in Ontario: study | Health News | thecanadianpressnews.ca share.google/PR4Be8RKfd9d...

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The Canadian Press News Home

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Marc-André Gagnon @m-a-gagnon.bsky.social · Dec 4

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Landmark glyphosate safety study retracted for Monsanto ghostwriting, other ethics problems

A scientific study that regulators around the world relied on for decades to justify continued approval of glyphosate was quietly retracted last Friday.

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Marc-André Gagnon @m-a-gagnon.bsky.social · Dec 4

www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...

Prescription drug prices are very likely to increase in Canada - CCPA

Canada has a drug price problem, and it risks getting a lot worse in the near future. Canadian prices for patented drugs are already the 4th highest amongst 31 countries in the Organization for Econom...

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Vincent Granier @vincentgranier.bsky.social · Dec 3

Un contentieux entre un laboratoire pharmaceutique et une ex-employée dévoile les dessous peu reluisants du métier des "visiteurs médicaux" (la VM dans le jargon pharma, qui flirte -pour ne pas dire plus- avec les limites de la loi anti-cadeaux) : justice.pappers.fr/decision/955...

Cour d'appel de Lyon, 19 novembre 2025, 22/02377

Décision complète CA Lyon, 19 nov. 2025, n° 22/02377 : résumé, parties en présence, historique du contentieux et portée juridique.

justice.pappers.fr

Marc-André Gagnon @m-a-gagnon.bsky.social · Dec 2

www.nytimes.com/2025/12/01/b...

To Avoid Tariffs, U.K. Agrees to Trump’s Demand to Pay More for Drugs

www.nytimes.com

Marc-André Gagnon @m-a-gagnon.bsky.social · Nov 28

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Marc-André Gagnon @m-a-gagnon.bsky.social · Nov 28

New from the Trump administration to make America great again: Nursing is no longer a profession.

This is not a joke.

Linda A. White @lindawhite.bsky.social · Nov 28

“It has also been reported that engineering, a business master's, counseling or therapy, and speech pathology will not be considered "professional" either.” www.newsweek.com/full-list-de...

Full list of degrees not classed as ‘professional’ by Trump admin

Certain students may no longer receive the same loan for their studies as what counts as "professional" will determine how much they get.

www.newsweek.com

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Linda A. White @lindawhite.bsky.social · Nov 28

“It has also been reported that engineering, a business master's, counseling or therapy, and speech pathology will not be considered "professional" either.” www.newsweek.com/full-list-de...

Full list of degrees not classed as ‘professional’ by Trump admin

Certain students may no longer receive the same loan for their studies as what counts as "professional" will determine how much they get.

www.newsweek.com

Marc-André Gagnon @m-a-gagnon.bsky.social · Nov 26

J'ai un commentaire sur cet article quant aux marques maison pour les génériques.
Mais ça fait tout drôle qu'ils aient utilisé une photo d'il y a 16 ans alors que j'étais encore étudiant su doctorat...
www.journaldemontreal.com/2025/11/19/f...

Familiprix lance sa marque maison de médicaments génériques... mais refuse d’en parler publiquement

La chaîne Familiprix s’est récemment lancée dans le lucratif marché des médicaments génériques de marque maison, mais refuse d’en parler publiquement.

www.journaldemontreal.com

Marc-André Gagnon @m-a-gagnon.bsky.social · Nov 24

What to Know About Teen Sexual Development and S.S.R.I.s www.nytimes.com/2025/11/12/m...

What to Know About Teen Sexual Development and S.S.R.I.s

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Marc-André Gagnon @m-a-gagnon.bsky.social · Nov 24

More Teens Are Taking Antidepressants. It Could Disrupt Their Sex Lives for Years. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/12/m...

More Teens Are Taking Antidepressants. It Could Disrupt Their Sex Lives for Years.

www.nytimes.com

Marc-André Gagnon @m-a-gagnon.bsky.social · Nov 23

www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...

Here’s one thing Mark Carney could do that would improve the welfare of more Canadians than any pipeline or mine

Canada spends about $10 billion more on medicines each year than countries with universal pharmacare because our system doesn't provide access to medications through government-issued health cards.

www.thestar.com

Marc-André Gagnon @m-a-gagnon.bsky.social · Nov 22

www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...

Mind-altering ‘brain weapons’ no longer only science fiction, say researchers

UK academics say latest chemicals are ‘wake-up call’ and urge global action to stop weaponisation of neuroscience

www.theguardian.com

Marc-André Gagnon @m-a-gagnon.bsky.social · Nov 19

www.nytimes.com/2025/11/14/h...

Judge to Approve Purdue Pharma Bankruptcy, Releasing Billions for Opioid Plaintiffs

www.nytimes.com

Marc-André Gagnon @m-a-gagnon.bsky.social · Nov 17

Addyi (Pink Viagra) is making a comeback with the rebirth of Sprout pharmaceuticals, the PR company dressing up as a pharmaceutical company.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/16/s...