Deborah Blum
Journalist and author of science books
Born
October 19th, 1954
70 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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A journalist and author with a focus on science communication. Blum wrote extensively on various topics in science and health, contributing to major publications. As a professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, she shared expertise in journalism. Blum authored several acclaimed books, including 'The Poisoner's Handbook', which explores the history of forensic science. The work received critical praise and won numerous awards.
Authored 'The Poisoner's Handbook'
Won the Pulitzer Prize for Beat Reporting
Served as a professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison
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