Drawing inspiration from a very old autobiography to tell the ‘superbug’ Story
Really good writers who can explain complex scientific or medical topics are rare. Scientists and/or physicians who are really good writers are even rarer. Ever since Columbia University physician, biologist and oncologist Siddhartha Mukherjee crafted the Pulitzer Prize-winning “The Emperor of All Maladies: A Biography of Cancer,” I’ve been on the lookout for the next breakout scientist/physician who could help us learn more about the science of our world. Thanks to the New York State Writers Institute and the University at Albany’s RNA Institute, I recently discovered another gem. Meet Matt McCarthy, MD. He’s a…