Richard Horton (editor)

Richard Horton is a British physician and the editor-in-chief of The Lancet, one of the world's oldest and most respected medical journals. In this role, he oversees the publication of important medical research, ensuring the work is accurate, relevant, and ethically sound. Horton also shapes discussions on global health issues, advocating for evidence-based policies and practices. With a background in medicine and public health, he influences healthcare priorities and promotes advancements across the medical community through his leadership in scientific publishing.