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

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.