The Biotech Tea
Annicka Evans, PhDWhat’s brewing in biotech this week. A balanced look through the lens of an industry scientist.
| Platform |  | Pricing | Freemium | Publishes | Weekly |
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annickaevans.substack.comLatest Issues
Priority voucher tension, blood-based Alzheimer's detection, & FDA mini-inspections
No. 10 | May 14, 2026
☕ We crossed 500 readers (just in time for the 10th issue!) and I am very humbled. Thank you for spending a few minutes here each week.
"Jumping genes" for weight-loss, real-time trials, & the cost of misunderstood genetics
No. 9 | May 7, 2026
Let’s get into this week’s cup of biotech tea. ☕ If you only have time for one this week, I’d start with #4!
$0 for restored hearing, the $100 genome, and the reimbursement gap
No. 8 | April 30, 2026
Happy nearly May! I hope the weather is starting to warm up for you, like it is for me. I’m training to walk the 96-mile West Highland Way in August, so the better weather is perfect.
Biology's rule bends, Rosalind meets AI, & a reset at CDC
No. 7 | April 23, 2026
💸Quick resource: A few people asked about expensing The Biotech Tea through work, so I put together a short email template you can send to your manager.
Peptide tug-of-war, theranostic contacts, & redefining "expert"
No. 6 | April 16, 2026
Thank you so much to the 300+ of you reading and contributing to this community.
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I write for science-curious readers & biotech professionals who want to stay informed without feeling overwhelmed. PhD bioengineer and industry scientist simplifying complex topics, often with a helpful visual or two. ☕️
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