Rebecca Skloot
Rebecca Skloot is an American science writer specializing in science and medicine. Her first book, 'The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks,' became a New York Times bestseller and was adapted into an HBO film. She founded The Henrietta Lacks Foundation to provide financial assistance for scholarships and health insurance for Lacks's descendants. Skloot's work often explores themes of science, ethics, race, and the human-animal bond.
Awards
['National Academies Communication Award for best creative work that helps the public understanding of topics in science, engineering or medicine (2011)', 'Wellcome Trust Book Prize', 'Chicago Tribune Heartland Prize for Nonfiction', 'Goodreads Awards - Best Nonfiction (2010)', 'Goodreads Awards - Best Debut Author (2010)', 'BookBrowse Awards - Best Book (2010)', "American Association for the Advancement of Science's Award for Excellence in Science Writing"]
Notable Works
['The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks']
