Emer Cooke

Emer Cooke is the Executive Director of the European Medicines Agency (EMA), an organization responsible for the scientific evaluation, supervision, and safety monitoring of medicines in the European Union. With a strong background in pharmaceutical regulation and policy, she has played a significant role in advancing the EMA's objectives, particularly in ensuring the safety and effectiveness of medical products. Recently, she has been in the news due to calls from European lawmakers for the EMA to take a more proactive stance in the development and approval of male contraceptives, highlighting the need for more equitable access to reproductive health options.