Sarah Karlin-Smith
@sarahkarlin-smith.bsky.social
Journalist covering intersection of pharma, health policy & politics for the Pink Sheet.
On Signal at SarahKarlinSmith.34
KFF Health News’ ‘What The Health?’ panelist.
Co-created Prescription PULSE at Politico.
GWU alum, dabbled in SMPA adjunct-ness.
On Signal at SarahKarlinSmith.34
KFF Health News’ ‘What The Health?’ panelist.
Co-created Prescription PULSE at Politico.
GWU alum, dabbled in SMPA adjunct-ness.
DC area folks, please be on lookout for this young girl.
November 11, 2025 at 5:53 PM
DC area folks, please be on lookout for this young girl.
Went on a walk to find the ginkgo trees this morning and it did not disappoint.
November 8, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Went on a walk to find the ginkgo trees this morning and it did not disappoint.
In a few weeks the leaves will be gone and my eyebrows will be frozen but until then there’s nothing like a bike bus to school through an urban park.
October 31, 2025 at 1:06 PM
In a few weeks the leaves will be gone and my eyebrows will be frozen but until then there’s nothing like a bike bus to school through an urban park.
So these are the recommendations Levi seems to want them to vote on I think
September 19, 2025 at 5:55 PM
So these are the recommendations Levi seems to want them to vote on I think
This graph on COVID-associated hospitalizations shows the burden of the disease on infants.
September 19, 2025 at 1:47 PM
This graph on COVID-associated hospitalizations shows the burden of the disease on infants.
on saturday’s we clown unicorn.
September 6, 2025 at 7:25 PM
on saturday’s we clown unicorn.
How Kennedy and Vance are reacting to this morning....
September 4, 2025 at 7:46 PM
How Kennedy and Vance are reacting to this morning....
I stopped and took this picture of van parked in middle of piney branch bike and walking/running trail under 16th street bridge on way home from biking kiddos to school. Community believes it is likely a van left post ICE activity which has been frequently occurring in this area.
September 3, 2025 at 1:36 PM
I stopped and took this picture of van parked in middle of piney branch bike and walking/running trail under 16th street bridge on way home from biking kiddos to school. Community believes it is likely a van left post ICE activity which has been frequently occurring in this area.
For just a minute the view from my kitchen for the day almost made me forget everything else…
August 19, 2025 at 3:29 AM
For just a minute the view from my kitchen for the day almost made me forget everything else…
The complete disregard for that amount of lives unnecessarily lost post-Dobbs ...
June 25, 2025 at 7:52 PM
The complete disregard for that amount of lives unnecessarily lost post-Dobbs ...
my hour and a half flight is now 7.5 hours delayed and all I have to show for it is this partially colored page.
June 16, 2025 at 4:08 AM
my hour and a half flight is now 7.5 hours delayed and all I have to show for it is this partially colored page.
he is certified through June 2026 By California Medical Board.
May 7, 2025 at 3:08 PM
he is certified through June 2026 By California Medical Board.
New CBER Director Vinay Prasad has let his medical board certifications lapse. Not sure if there is much significance to this if he hasn't been practicing medicine. Lasped is a non-disciplinary loss of certification. But if anyone has any thoughts, let me know.....
May 7, 2025 at 2:54 PM
New CBER Director Vinay Prasad has let his medical board certifications lapse. Not sure if there is much significance to this if he hasn't been practicing medicine. Lasped is a non-disciplinary loss of certification. But if anyone has any thoughts, let me know.....
At FDA HQ to interview Commissioner Makary today... Megyn Kelly.
Interview doesn't appear to be available yet.
#healthpolicy
Interview doesn't appear to be available yet.
#healthpolicy
April 17, 2025 at 3:57 PM
At FDA HQ to interview Commissioner Makary today... Megyn Kelly.
Interview doesn't appear to be available yet.
#healthpolicy
Interview doesn't appear to be available yet.
#healthpolicy
Some much needed beauty and peace on the walk back from daycare drop off this am.
March 27, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Some much needed beauty and peace on the walk back from daycare drop off this am.
Lilly kicking off an announcement to invest $27B more in US manufacturing this am.
February 26, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Lilly kicking off an announcement to invest $27B more in US manufacturing this am.
Mark Cuban now up at PhRMA event being interviewed by Merck CEO. Been looking forward to this interview since @mcuban.bsky.social has been outspoken about this administration in way mainstream pharma has not.
February 18, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Mark Cuban now up at PhRMA event being interviewed by Merck CEO. Been looking forward to this interview since @mcuban.bsky.social has been outspoken about this administration in way mainstream pharma has not.
Reposting with alt text. Waiting for Phrma event to start. Lots of ceos plus Mark Cuban
February 18, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Reposting with alt text. Waiting for Phrma event to start. Lots of ceos plus Mark Cuban
If I was cooler the first time I’ve been to the Anthem would not be for a PhRMA event but here we are. Note the vaccine’s content.
February 18, 2025 at 6:57 PM
If I was cooler the first time I’ve been to the Anthem would not be for a PhRMA event but here we are. Note the vaccine’s content.
I'll be moderating a panel on the pharma supply chain at noon at Milken's Future of Health Summit, Wed. Nov. 13 in DC.
November 11, 2024 at 2:56 PM
I'll be moderating a panel on the pharma supply chain at noon at Milken's Future of Health Summit, Wed. Nov. 13 in DC.
When you left your friend of 18 plus years plan the trip with no supervision… little house dreams come true.
October 5, 2024 at 10:13 PM
When you left your friend of 18 plus years plan the trip with no supervision… little house dreams come true.
My brain is full. Time to dissect a very important day at the Supreme Court for #healthpolicy
March 26, 2024 at 4:08 PM
My brain is full. Time to dissect a very important day at the Supreme Court for #healthpolicy
The secret to enjoying the cherry blossoms in DC is to realize there are plenty of beautiful trees throughout the city away from the crowds. Thankful for these on my walk back from daycare drop off.
March 18, 2024 at 4:28 PM
The secret to enjoying the cherry blossoms in DC is to realize there are plenty of beautiful trees throughout the city away from the crowds. Thankful for these on my walk back from daycare drop off.
When you have lunch on Valentine’s Day with the FDA Commissioner who is a cardiologist.
February 14, 2024 at 6:25 PM
When you have lunch on Valentine’s Day with the FDA Commissioner who is a cardiologist.
Imagine if this is how a city left the roads. We should prioritize people who rely on clean modes of transit.
January 18, 2024 at 12:56 AM
Imagine if this is how a city left the roads. We should prioritize people who rely on clean modes of transit.