Paul Thacker

Awarded the 2021 British Journalism Award for Specialist Journalism for his articles in The BMJ investigating undisclosed financial interests among medical experts, Paul Thacker has cultivated a career of impactful investigative journalism, informed by a unique background in high-performance sports and public service. Thacker’s early career included achieving medalist status at the X Games and setting a world record for snowmobile distance jumping with a ramp-to-ramp flight of 301 feet. Following his service in the US Army during the Gulf War, he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in biology, specializing in ecology and evolution, from the University of California, Davis in 1997. His professional journey also involved stunt work for the 2008 film ‘Babylon A.D.’ and working as a laboratory technician at Emory University.

His ongoing work continues to shape public discourse on environmental science and medical research, solidifying his reputation as a tenacious and influential investigative journalist, consistently uncovering critical information.