Robert N. Proctor

Robert N. Proctor is a historian at Stanford University known for his work on the history of science and medicine, particularly in relation to the politics of knowledge and the role of ideology in scientific discourse. In recent news, he commented on the perceived threats to academic careers in American universities posed by the Trump administration, describing it as a 'libertarian right-wing attack on scientific activity' and warning of a potential brain drain as researchers seek more supportive environments for their work.