Brian Deer

Brian Deer is a British investigative journalist known for uncovering important issues in public health. He gained prominence for exposing fraudulent medical practices, notably revealing that vaccine safety claims made by Andrew Wakefield, who suggested a link between the MMR vaccine and autism, were based on falsified data. His detailed reporting has helped protect public health by ensuring medical research and practices are transparent and trustworthy. Deer’s work emphasizes the importance of accountability in healthcare and has influenced changes in medical regulation and research standards.