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Scientist Fighting Overdose Crisis Through Data and Community Partnership Receives MacArthur Award

October 27, 2025

Epidemiologist Nabarun Dasgupta combines molecular analysis with grassroots collaboration to reduce drug overdose deaths, making naloxone accessible and street drug data transparent to save thousands of lives.

Categories Angel Sightings Tags Awards, Drug abuse, MacArthur Foundation, North Carolina, Overdose

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