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musings on medicines from the Earth
Abel Pharmboy is the nom de plume of David J Kroll, a US state university educator and cancer researcher who holds a PhD in Pharmacology and Therapeutics and BS in Toxicology. He writes on natural product drugs and dietary supplements, issues of under-represented groups in the STEMM disciplines, science and medical journalism, the science and culture of North Carolina, Florida, and Colorado, making and listening to music and, with the help of his colleague, Erleichda, wine appreciation.
"Why Terra Sigillata?" will tell you more about the origin of the blog name.
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For the record, this is a personal blog and any content or opinions expressed are solely the author's and do not reflect those of his university employer or funding agencies. He does get a bit ornery from time to time.
September 30, 2009
Category: Academia
A great position in a great department at a great school in a great place to live. IMHO, of course.
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September 29, 2009
Category: Academia
If you're in the NC Research Triangle area, join us for an informative, free-wheeling backgrounder about the seasonal flu, H1N1, the history of pandemics and what you should (and should not) be doing about all of it.
Posted by Abel Pharmboy at 7:15 AM • 3 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
September 28, 2009
Category: Academia
Celebrate the scientific and medical contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.
Posted by Abel Pharmboy at 12:02 PM • 3 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
September 26, 2009
Category: Academia
How do I love thee, blogging? Let me count the ways.
Posted by Abel Pharmboy at 9:02 AM • 4 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
September 24, 2009
Category: Academia
Looking for a little lecture help on a method I haven't used for about 10 years.
Posted by Abel Pharmboy at 7:02 AM • 9 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
September 22, 2009
Category: Academia
State university budget cuts despite burgeoning enrollments brings out good will from local retired profs. What's not to like?
Posted by Abel Pharmboy at 6:27 AM • 8 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
September 20, 2009
Category: Religion
In Bar-land, it may be the Devil or it may be the Lord, but you're gonna have to serve somebody.
Posted by Abel Pharmboy at 9:02 AM • 3 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
September 18, 2009
Category: Blogging community
Prof Tara Smith thought it important enough to come back from her hiatus to explain why she's doing the same for her kids. That's why.
Posted by Abel Pharmboy at 2:02 PM • 3 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
September 17, 2009
Category: Medicine
Remove the entire lung? Uh, no, I won't be doing that.
Posted by Abel Pharmboy at 9:02 AM • 1 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
September 16, 2009
Category: Academia
A chance to get the skinny on "Why We Get Fat: Adiposity 101 and the Alternative Hypothesis of Obesity"
Posted by Abel Pharmboy at 6:33 AM • 1 Comments • 0 TrackBacks
