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John Stanford

John Stanford is the executive director of Incubate, a Washington-based coalition of life sciences venture capitalists, and Incubate Coalition Japan, an organization focused on strengthening Japan’s life sciences ecosystem.

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Opinion
Japan’s Drug Prices Are Creating Problems for Washington and Tokyo Alike
If the U.S. can help Japan reform its drug pricing controls, both countries stand to benefit.
March 24, 2026
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John Stanford
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Opinion
2026 Could Mark a Turning Point for American Innovation
The current state of political affairs in the U.S. does not bode well for the direction of that turn. The country is at real risk of losing its long-held lead in biotech innovation.
February 16, 2026
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John Stanford
Opinion
Washington’s Policy Shifts Are Driving Capital Away From Life-Saving Research
Drug pricing, budget cuts, tariffs and other shifts under the Trump administration undermine the biopharma and healthcare ecosystem.
June 24, 2025
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Drug Delivery
The IRA Is Already Curtailing Small Molecule Drug Development. Here’s How to Reverse That.
Many promising small molecules have lost significant investment appeal as a result of lopsided incentives favoring biologics in 2022’s Inflation Reduction Act.
April 9, 2024
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