Top biotech writers named

FierceBiotech, a web site that covers the biotechnology industry, has named its top biotech beat reporters.

They are:

1. Adam Feuerstein, TheStreet.com

Writes John Carroll of FierceBiotech: “While he doesn’t always get it right — and no one can — his analysis of these companies cannot be ignored. Few biotech writers have his grasp of the issues and his understanding of the key players. Feuerstein also has excellent sources on Wall Street to tip him off on key events. And woe unto the CEO that incurs his scorn, which is seemingly endless. No one delights more in calling out a CEO with feet of clay, which is why TheStreet is both respected and feared.

2. Matthew Herper, Forbes

Writes Carroll: “Knowledgeable, opinionated and a careful student of drug science, when Herper has something to say, he has an uncanny knack at zeroing in on the crux of every issue. “

3. Ben Hirschler, Reuters

Writes Carroll: “Hirschler can spot a trend better than virtually anyone else in this business, and he’s not the least bit reluctant to tell readers the bottom line on the news regarding critical data or a pending M&A move.”

4. Robert Langreth, Forbes

5. Derek Lowe, In the Pipeline

6. Andrew Pollack, New York Times

7. Ed Silverman, Pharmalot

8. Luke Timmerman, Xconomy