Deborah Blum

Journalist and author of science books

Deborah Blum - Journalist and author of science books
Born

October 19th, 1954
71 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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