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Irish chemist becomes first woman to lead EU drugs agency

Irish chemist becomes first woman to lead EU drugs agency — Lorraine Nolan said: “It is a great honour to take on the leadership of the EUDA at this exciting stage of its development. File picture: Stephen Collins/Collins

Mon, 05 Jan, 2026 - 18:07

Liz Dunphy

An Irish chemist has become the first woman to lead the EU Drugs Agency (EUDA).

Lorraine Nolan began her five-year term as the new executive director of the EUDA this month.

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