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.

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