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Nsikan Akpan
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Managing Editor, Think Global Health, The Council on Foreign Relations
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Biography
Nsikan Akpan is the managing editor for Think Global Health at the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR). He previously worked for New York Public Radio as the health and science editor for the WNYC/Gothamist newsroom. Before NYPR, he worked at National Geographic as a science editor overseeing its COVID-19 coverage, and as a science producer for PBS NewsHour, where he co-created an award-winning video series named ScienceScope. He shared a 2020 Emmy for the PBS NewsHour series “Stopping a Killer Pandemic” and in 2019 received a George Foster Peabody Award for the PBS NewsHour series “The Plastic Problem.” Nsikan has also worked for NPR, Science News Magazine, Science Magazine, KUSP Central Coast Public Radio, the Santa Cruz Sentinel and as a writer at the Center for Infection and Immunity at Columbia University. He holds a doctorate in pathobiology from Columbia University and is an alum of the science communication program at the University of California, Santa Cruz.
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The Council on Foreign Relations
The Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) is a nonpartisan, independent organization founded in 1921. It serves as a think tank, educator, and publisher, focusing on international relations and foreign policy. CFR aims to enhance understanding of global issues through discussions that involve experts from various fields, including statecraft, finance, and science. CFR offers a variety of services, including membership opportunities that connect individuals and corporations with leading experts. The organization conducts extensive research and analysis, providing valuable insights to policymakers and business leaders. It publishes *Foreign Affairs*, a prominent journal on international relations, along with books, reports, and digital content such as videos and podcasts. CFR also hosts events and educational programs designed to engage the public and foster dialogue on pressing international topics.
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