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Rebecca Skloot

Author of The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks

Includes the names: Rbcce Skluut, by Rebecca Skloot, 1972- Rebecca Skloot, ByRebecca Skloot (Author)

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The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks [2017 film] (Original book) 23 copies, 1 review
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Skloot, Rebecca
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Date of birth
1972-09-19
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Gender
female
Nationality
USA
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Birthplace
Springfield, Illinois
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Places of residence
Memphis, Tennessee, USA
New York, New York, USA
Portland, Oregon, USA
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Education
University of Pittsburgh (MFA | 2008)
Colorado State University (BS - Biological Sciences)
Occupations
professor
science writer
journalist
Relationships
Skloot, Floyd (father)
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Organizations
University of Memphis
National Book Critics Circle (vice president)
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Rebecca Skloot runs Culture Dish, her blog on science, life, and writing, which is hosted by Seed Magazine.
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