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Emer Cooke

b. 1961

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About Emer Cooke

Born 1961. Emer Cooke is an Irish researcher and pharmazeut.

Emer Cooke is an Irish pharmacist and Executive Director of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) since November 2020. She is also the chairperson at the International Coalition of Medicines Regulatory Authorities (ICMRA).

Education Cooke obtained a pharmacy degree at Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland in 1982, following which she remained at Trinity to complete Master's degrees in Science and in Business Administration

Career Starting in 1985, she held various positions in the pharmaceutical sector. She was Principal Administrator in the Pharmaceuticals Unit of the European Commission between 1998 and 2002, with responsibility for inspections, international activities and legislative initiatives. Ms Cooke joined EMA on 1 July 2002 where she worked first as Head of Inspections and then as Head of International Affairs.

Cooke's appointment was criticized in a session of the Austrian Parliament on 1 April 2021 when member of parliament Gerald Hauser claimed a potential conflict of interest between her allowing the vaccine in her regulatory function, while having worked for the very same industry as a lobbyist in the past.

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Important facts

Birth century
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Education
Trinity College, Dublin, Trinity College Dublin
Positions held
Chief executive officer

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Emer Cooke?

researcher

When was Emer Cooke born?

Emer Cooke was born on 9 April 1961.

What is Emer Cooke's occupation?

Emer Cooke is a researcher and pharmazeut.

What nationality is Emer Cooke?

Emer Cooke is Irish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Emer Cooke

· Wikidata: Q98390188

· DBpedia: Emer Cooke

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