Genome-sequencing pioneer Eric Lander to lead science policy for Biden

WASHINGTON — President-elect Biden on Thursday nominated Broad Institute president Eric Lander to serve as his science adviser and the director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy, along with a slate of other top science adviser nominations.

Biden also announced that he will elevate his science adviser to a Cabinet-level post, marking the first time in history that the OSTP head has served alongside the heads of federal agencies.

“Science will always be at the forefront of my administration,” Biden said in a statement, “and these world-renowned scientists will ensure everything we do is grounded in science, facts, and the truth.”

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