Rebecca Skloot

Rebecca Skloot is an award-winning science journalist focused on medical ethics, research culture, and the human consequences of scientific advancement. She spent more than ten years investigating the life of Henrietta Lacks, traveling extensively, interviewing researchers and family members, and forming close relationships with the Lacks family. Her writing blends rigorous scientific explanation with deep empathy, making complex ethical issues accessible to general audiences and transforming Henrietta’s story from obscurity into global recognition.