Dr. Ricki Lewis’s career in communicating science began with earning a Ph.D. in Genetics from Indiana University in 1980. It quickly blossomed into writing for magazines and newspapers and writing the introductory textbook Life. Since then, Rickie has taught a variety of life science courses and has authored the textbook Human Genetics: Concepts and Applications and books about stem cells, gene therapy, and scientific discovery. She is a genetic counselor for a large medical practice, teaches a graduate online course in “Genethics” at Albany Medical College, and writes for Genetic Literacy Project, Medscape Medical News, Rare Disease Report, and medical journals. Ricki also writes the popular DNA Science blog at the Public Library of Science and is a frequent public speaker.