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Breast Cancer Recurrence & Advanced Disease breaks Amazon top 100 breast cancer books

By David Kroll
Posted: 23 May 2011
Category: Books, Shameless Self-Promotion | Tagged Alternative Medicine, Barbara Gordon, Breast Cancer, Brooke Daniel, David Kroll, Dr. Susan Love, Duke University, Elon University, Heather Shaw, Metastasis, Oncology, The People's Pharmacy | 2 Comments

23andMe gift idea together with “Here Is A Human Being”

By David Kroll
Posted: 25 November 2010
Category: Blogging community, Books, GoodPeople, Journalists, Awesome, Personal, Public Benefit of Basic Science Research | 9 Comments

Superbug in the Research Triangle

By David Kroll
Posted: 7 October 2010
Category: Books, Science Journalism, Women in Science and Medicine | 5 Comments

Can scientists really learn from Get-It-Done-Guy?

By David Kroll
Posted: 15 September 2010
Category: Books, The Working Scientist | 5 Comments

Blair L.M. Kelley wins the 2010 Letitia Woods Book Award for Right To Ride

By David Kroll
Posted: 10 September 2010
Category: Books, History, Underrepresented Groups in Science and Medicine, Women in Science and Medicine | 1 Comment
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    David Kroll, the writer also still known as Abel Pharmboy, is a university professor in the southern United States specializing in science and health writing, public understanding of science and medicine, and the identification of drugs from natural sources. David earned his PhD in pharmacology and therapeutics and a BS in toxicology. He speaks here on general issues of pharmacology, toxicology, and therapeutics, and is especially dedicated to the professional development of scientists from underrepresented groups, including first-generation college students and low-wealth students from all backgrounds.

    Contact: You can contact David by gmail to abelpharmboy.

    Disclaimer: The opinions expressed here are solely those of the author and do not represent those of his affiliated academic institutions, funding agencies, or professional organizations.

    The reader should note that his writing is provided only for information and discussion. With regard to your own health and medication regimens, you should consult with your physician and other appropriately-credentialed and licensed healthcare professionals. David's Mom wanted him to be a "real" doctor but, alas, he is not.

    David will also hold forth here on many issues peripheral to pharmacology and the history of science, including music, food, and the natural splendor and culture of Colorado, Florida, and North Carolina. And on rare occasions, he will uphold the ancient blogger tradition of sharing with you what he had for breakfast.

    If you already find this sidebar too lengthy, David can be found in 140-character brevity on Twitter: @davidkroll.

    More detailed background can be found here.

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