Terra Sigillata
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Profile
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.
Please read the DISCLAIMER for details on the blog's intended audience, advertising and comment policy, and how not to use the information presented herein.
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.
Recent Posts
- Terra Sigillata announces new home at CENtral Science
- Terra Sigillata relocates after 4-year run at ScienceBlogs
- It's time to move on, time to get goin'
- Bora leaves ScienceBlogs with superb history and analysis of science blogging
- Take it to the Bridge: new blog from Sb commenter, namnezia
- The Cancer Letter reveals Rhodes Scholar falsification by Duke cancer researcher
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